By browsing on our website, you are agreeing to our cookies policy.

Print this page

March Air Traffic for Cyprus Shows Decline

Cyprus aviation traffic has declined by 91,6 percent compared to the same period in 2019, following the March 21 decree by the Ministry of Transport to close airports for 14 days due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Regarding air traffic on March 21, the first day of the flight ban, there was a reduction of 67,4 percent compared to the same day in 2019, while on March 22 the air traffic dropped by 87,1 percent.

According to Eurocontrol data, the largest drop in air traffic at the Nicosia FIR, which includes flights over Cyprus but also arrivals and departures from the two Cyprus airports, was recorded on March 28, reaching a 91,6 reduction compared to the same day in 2019.

The highest daily increase in air traffic this year in Cyprus was recorded on March 12, which grew by 29,2 percent compared to the same day in 2019.