Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached nearly 3.73 million in the January–October 2024 period, reflecting an annual increase of 4.6% and a marginal rise of 0.81% compared to the same period in 2019, which was a record year for Cypriot tourism.

According to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat), October 2024 saw an all-time high for the month, with 459,106 arrivals, surpassing October 2023 by 7.7% and October 2019 by 5.2%. This marks the second month of 2024 to achieve a monthly record, following August.

From January to October 2024, total tourist arrivals amounted to 3,727,196, up from 3,562,417 during the same period in 2023, representing a 4.6% increase.

Key Markets for October 2024

• United Kingdom: 36.3% of arrivals (166,588 tourists)

• Poland: 8.1% (37,010 tourists)

• Germany: 7.6% (34,822 tourists)

• Israel: 5.2% (24,088 tourists)

• Sweden: 4.1% (18,713 tourists)

n October 2024, 137,095 Cypriot residents returned from trips abroad, marking a 4.4% increase compared to October 2023, when the figure was 131,327.

Top destinations for Cypriot travelers:

• Greece: 35% (47,990 residents)

• United Kingdom: 8.3% (11,415 residents)

• Italy: 7.3% (10,048 residents)