Hundreds of passengers stranded today as flight disruptions escalated across Cyprus, with a combined 61 cancellations and delays at Larnaca International Airport (21 cancellations, 10 delays), Paphos International Airport (8 cancellations, 13 delays), and Ercan International Airport (9 delays).
Among the most impacted airlines were British Airways (5 cancellations, 100%), Emirates (4 cancellations, 100%), easyJet (6 cancellations total across airports, 100% at Larnaca and Paphos), Ryanair (2 cancellations, 13 delays), and Pegasus Airlines (8 delays). Other popular carriers including Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Cyprus Airways, and Aegean Airlines also recorded operational impacts.
Major cities linked to disrupted routes include Larnaca, Paphos, Nicosia (via Ercan), London, Dubai, Athens, and Istanbul.
- Updated today: Cyprus airports recorded 29 cancellations and 32 delays across Larnaca, Paphos, and Ercan.
- Larnaca International Airport had the highest cancellations (21) among all airports.
- Paphos International Airport recorded the highest number of delays (13) outside Larnaca.
- Ercan International Airport experienced 9 delays and zero cancellations.
- British Airways and Emirates each recorded 100% cancellation rates at Larnaca.
- easyJet cancelled all scheduled flights at both Larnaca and Paphos.
- Ryanair accounted for 13 delays at Paphos, the single largest delay contribution by one airline at that airport.
Most Affected Airports
Larnaca International Airport
Larnaca recorded 21 cancellations and 10 delays, making it the most disrupted airport in Cyprus. Airlines such as British Airways, Emirates, BA Euroflyer, and easyJet experienced complete cancellation of scheduled services, while Aegean Airlines and Cyprus Airways reported mixed disruption with both delays and cancellations.
Paphos International Airport
Paphos saw 8 cancellations and 13 delays, with easyJet and KlasJet cancelling all scheduled flights. Ryanair was responsible for the majority of delays, accounting for 13 delayed services and 2 cancellations.
Ercan International Airport
Ercan reported 9 delays, with Pegasus Airlines contributing 8 of those delays and Turkish Airlines accounting for 1 delayed flight. The disruption pattern here was delay-driven rather than cancellation-heavy.
Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays
British Airways
British Airways recorded 5 cancellations at Larnaca, representing a 100% cancellation rate for its scheduled services at that airport.
Emirates
Emirates experienced 4 cancellations at Larnaca, also reflecting a 100% cancellation rate, significantly affecting connectivity to Dubai.
easyJet
easyJet faced 6 total cancellations across Larnaca and Paphos, cancelling all scheduled services at both airports. This made it one of the most heavily impacted carriers in Cyprus during the disruption window.
Ryanair
Ryanair recorded 2 cancellations and 13 delays at Paphos, representing the largest delay volume by a single airline at that airport.
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines accounted for 8 of the 9 delays at Ercan, making it the dominant contributor to disruptions there.
Cyprus Airways
Cyprus Airways reported 2 cancellations and 3 delays at Larnaca, reflecting mixed operational impact on domestic and regional routes.
What Can Affected Passengers Do?
- Check flight status directly with airlines operating from Larnaca, Paphos, or Ercan before heading to the airport.
- Monitor airline apps for rebooking or delay notifications.
- Contact airline customer service for compensation or alternative routing options.
- Arrive early at airports such as Larnaca or Paphos in case of rolling delays.
- Retain boarding passes and receipts for potential reimbursement claims.
- Review passenger rights applicable to flights within the European region where relevant.
Overview of Flight Cancellations And Delays
The disruption pattern across Cyprus was uneven. Larnaca experienced the highest number of cancellations, heavily affecting airlines including British Airways, Emirates, easyJet, Cyprus Airways, and Aegean Airlines. Paphos saw delay-heavy operations, particularly from Ryanair, while Ercan experienced moderate but exclusively delay-related disruptions led by Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines.
Major connectivity points such as London, Dubai, Athens, and Istanbul were indirectly impacted due to cancellations and delays involving British Airways, Emirates, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and easyJet.
Across Larnaca, Paphos, and Ercan, the combined figures of 29 cancellations and 32 delays highlight a significant operational disruption affecting thousands of passengers traveling to and from Cyprus’ primary aviation hubs.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
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