Tourism in Cyprus kicked off 2026 on a high note. According to the Statistical Service, tourist arrivals in January increased by 8.5% compared to the same month in 2025, reaching 121,625, up from 112,100 arrivals in January 2025.
Poland was the leading source market, accounting for 18.6% (22,575) of total arrivals. This was followed by Israel with 18.1% (21,981), the United Kingdom with 15.8% (19,180), Greece with 9.6% (11,650), and Germany with 6.2% (7,504).
In January 2026, the main purpose of travel was holidays for 60.7% of tourists, visiting friends or relatives for 22.8%, and business for 16.2%. In comparison, in January 2025, 56.4% visited Cyprus for holidays, 24.5% for visiting friends or relatives, and 19.0% for business purposes.
Cypriots’ travel abroad
Cypriot residents’ trips abroad in January 2026 totaled 170,045, up 15.0% from 147,858 in January 2025.
The main countries visited by Cypriots in January 2026 were Greece with 27.6% (46,970), the United Kingdom with 8.5% (14,398), and Poland with 5.8% (9,865).
The purpose of travel for Cypriot residents in January 2026 was predominantly holidays, accounting for 82.2% of trips. Business trips accounted for 16.3%, studies for 0.7%, and other purposes for 0.7%.
