As the conflict in the Middle East continues, travellers have raised concerns over holidays to Cyprus.
A British military base in Cyprus, RAF Akrotiri, was hit by an unmanned drone strike overnight on 1 March.
Although the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) considers Cyprus generally safe for travel, here is everything you need to know.
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Is it safe to travel to Cyprus?
The Foreign Office issued new advice following a suspected drone impact at RAF Akrotiri last month.
“On 2 March 2026, the Sovereign Base Areas Administration confirmed a suspected drone impact at RAF Akrotiri. British nationals in the Sovereign Base Areas should follow instructions from the Sovereign Base Areas Administration British Bases Cyprus Facebook. British nationals in the Republic of Cyprus should follow any instructions from Cypriot local authorities”, it said.
Although the FCDO does not warn against travel to Cyprus, it adds: “Regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption”.
It advises people to read its “crisis abroad” advice, sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts, monitor local and international media for the latest information. Departure plans should be kept under review and travel documents should be up to date.
Are flights going to Cyprus?
Departures to and from Paphos International and Larnaca airports are currently operating as scheduled.
However, flag carrier Cyprus Airways said: “Due to ongoing security risks in the Middle East, all Cyprus Airways flights to and from Beirut and Dubai are cancelled until April 7, 2026. Flights to and from Tel Aviv are cancelled until April 16, 2026.”
Can I cancel my holiday to Cyprus?
As the FCDO has not warned against non-essential travel to Cyprus, there will be no special circumstances in place to be able to cancel a trip for a full refund. The conditions for cancelling your trip will be dependent on your holiday provider, so it’s best to contact them if you’re looking to postpone. There is no obligation for companies to refund bookings if you want to cancel, and you will not be able to claim on your travel insurance due to safety concerns unless government advice changes.
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