Cyprus’s airports have reached 13 million passengers in a single year for the first time in their history, Hermes Airports announced on Monday, as new figures showed tourism revenue climbed 10.1% in September.
The milestone, reached on 1 December, demonstrates strong and consistent growth in the country’s air connectivity resulting from long-standing efforts and close cooperation between Hermes Airports, the tourism sector and the state, the company said.
Tourism revenue reached €499.9 million in September 2025, up from €454.1 million in September 2024, according to the Passenger Survey published on Monday by the Statistical Service.
For the January to September 2025 period, tourism revenue stood at €2.97 billion compared with €2.58 billion for the same period in 2024, marking a 15.4% increase.
The 13 million passengers reflect 160 routes operated by 60 airlines across 41 countries, with continued growth expected, according to Hermes Airports.
The achievement confirms that the strategy to enhance the country’s connectivity is moving in the right direction and encourages pursuit of more ambitious goals, such as securing year-round connectivity and establishing direct flights with key international cities, the company said.
Spending patterns
Per capita tourist spending in September 2025 stood at €876.01, down 1.7% from €891.29 in September 2024.
British tourists, the largest tourist market with 31.4% of total tourists in September 2025, spent an average of €115.12 daily. Israeli tourists, the second-largest market with 14% of the total, spent an average of €158.14. Tourists from Poland, the third-largest market with 7.9%, spent €102.64 daily.
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