New Flights from Cyprus This Winter: 13 New Routes and 4 New Markets

Cyprus Adds 13 Winter Routes and Four New Markets

Cyprus is heading into the winter 2025–26 season with a noticeably wider flight network, according to Hermes Airports, the operator of both Larnaca and Paphos. The company's schedule adds 13 new routes and four new markets — that is, four countries the island did not previously connect to directly this season — as reported by Cyprus Mail and the industry outlet Routes.

Scenic view of the historic Paphos Castle on the Cyprus seafront. — photo by Bob Jenkin / Pexels

What the Winter Schedule Covers

Across its two airports, Hermes Airports said the winter programme spans 37 countries, 34 airlines and 101 routes. That breadth is the headline figure for the season, and it reflects a network that is running at full strength.

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The new connections include direct flights to Albania, to Skopje in North Macedonia, to Slovakia and to Spain. For travellers used to routing through a hub to reach these places, the addition of direct options is the practical change worth noting.

Wizz Air Arrives in Paphos

One of the more significant moves this season is Wizz Air beginning operations from Paphos for the first time. According to the reporting, the airline has launched flights to Yerevan and Warsaw, and is adding destinations including Barcelona, Venice, Tirana and Skopje.

That gives Paphos passengers a set of new city links they did not have before, spread across western Europe, central Europe and the Caucasus. It also brings another low-cost operator into the Paphos mix, widening the choice of carriers at that airport specifically rather than only at Larnaca.

The Network Is Fully Running Again

The winter expansion follows a period earlier in 2026 when several major carriers briefly suspended their Cyprus routes as a precaution. Cyprus Mail reported that Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss, Eurowings, British Airways, easyJet and Transavia all resumed their Cyprus services after that short spell of cancellations. The upshot is that the network is fully operational again, and the new winter routes sit on top of a restored base of established connections.

Capture of the iconic Sagrada Familia in Barcelona at sunset with reflections on a nearby pond. — photo by Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz / Pexels

What This Means if You Fly from Larnaca or Paphos

If you are planning winter travel out of Cyprus, the main takeaway is that you have more direct options than in recent seasons — and, in some cases, more than one airport to consider for the same trip.

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Here is how to make use of it in practice:

Check both airports. With Wizz Air now flying from Paphos and the wider network split across Larnaca and Paphos, the cheapest or most convenient route to a given city may not be from your usual airport. Compare both before you settle on one.
Look at the new markets first. If your destination is in Albania, North Macedonia, Slovakia or Spain, a direct flight may now exist where you previously had to connect. That can cut journey time and remove the risk of a missed connection.
Don't assume frequency. The sources gave the routes and markets but not exact flight frequencies. A new route might operate only on certain days, which matters for weekend breaks or tight work trips. Confirm the days of operation before you commit to dates.
Treat fares as unknown. No prices were published in the reporting, and new routes do not automatically mean cheap seats. Set fare alerts and compare across the carriers now serving your route rather than assuming the newest entrant is always the cheapest.

At a glance, here is what changed for this winter season:

Feature	Detail
New routes	13
New markets	Albania, North Macedonia, Slovakia, Spain
Total routes	101
Total airlines	34
Total countries	37
New in Paphos	Wizz Air (Yerevan, Warsaw, plus Barcelona, Venice, Tirana, Skopje)

Wherever you end up going, it pays to sort the basics early: book somewhere to stay while the good-value places are still free, and hire a car if you are heading somewhere the trains do not reach.

A Note on Timing and Confirming Details

This reflects the situation as reported for the winter 2025–26 season in 2026. Airlines change routes, add and drop destinations, and adjust schedules regularly, sometimes at short notice — as the earlier round of precautionary cancellations and resumptions this year shows.

Before you book, confirm the route, the operating days and the airport directly on the airline's own website or on the Larnaca or Paphos airport site. That is the only way to be sure a route is still running on the dates you want, and it protects you from planning around a service that has since been changed. With 101 routes across 34 airlines this winter, the choice is there — it just pays to verify the specifics before you pay.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many new routes and markets is Cyprus adding this winter?

Hermes Airports, which operates both Larnaca and Paphos, is adding 13 new routes and four new markets for the winter 2025–26 season. The four new markets are Albania, North Macedonia (via Skopje), Slovakia and Spain — countries the island did not previously connect to directly this season.

What is Wizz Air doing at Paphos?

Wizz Air is beginning operations from Paphos for the first time this season. It has launched flights to Yerevan and Warsaw and is adding destinations including Barcelona, Venice, Tirana and Skopje, bringing another low-cost carrier and a set of new city links to Paphos passengers specifically.

Should I check both airports before booking?

Yes. With Wizz Air now flying from Paphos and the wider network split across Larnaca and Paphos, the cheapest or most convenient route to a given city may not be from your usual airport. Compare both before you settle on one.

Do the new routes mean cheaper fares?

Not necessarily. No prices were published in the reporting, and new routes do not automatically mean cheap seats. Set fare alerts and compare across the carriers now serving your route rather than assuming the newest entrant is always the cheapest.

Are these routes definitely running on my travel dates?

The schedule reflects the winter 2025–26 season as reported, but airlines change routes and adjust schedules regularly, sometimes at short notice — as the earlier round of precautionary cancellations and resumptions this year shows. Confirm the route, the operating days and the airport directly on the airline's own website or on the Larnaca or Paphos airport site before you book.