Flights from Israel to Paphos airport resumed partially on Thursday following a 12-day conflict with Iran.
The first flights from Tel Aviv began landing again at Paphos, though flight frequency and visitor numbers remain below pre-conflict levels compared to previous years’ tourist traffic.
Services are operating through Cypriot airlines and smaller Israeli carriers, whilst major operators remain absent from the route. Budget airline Ryanair, a key player in the Israel-Cyprus connection, has not yet resumed flights on the route.
Israeli flag carrier EL AL is also not participating in the resumed services, though the airline had effectively withdrawn from these routes well before the 12-day conflict began.
Paphos airport serves as a gateway for Israelis visiting the island, with the route traditionally representing a significant component of the destination’s tourism traffic.
The gradual restoration of air connectivity follows the conclusion of the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, which had disrupted regional aviation networks and tourism flows.
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