Passengers at airports up 7.14% in October with 2024 set to be a record year, Ministry says

08:01 - 07 November 2024

Economy Reporter

Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports increased by 7.14% in October 2024 compared to 2023 with forecasts that 2024 will be a new record year for the airports with over 12 million passengers passing through.

"Despite the adversities from the escalation of geopolitical tensions, the January-October period continues to show the largest passenger traffic, with an increase of 5.3% compared to the corresponding period of 2023," a Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works press release said.

According to the Ministry's data, passenger traffic at Larnaca airport in October exceeded last year's figures by 8.8%, and at Paphos airport last year's figures were exceeded by 3.2%.

The volume of passengers at Larnaca airport approached 1 million passengers (957,625), while at Paphos airport it reached 380,440 passengers, recording the highest passenger traffic during the month of October.

The main markets were the United Kingdom, Greece, Israel, Poland and Germany. Aircraft traffic increased by 10.54% compared to 2023, reaching 10,390 flights. Passenger traffic forecasts for 2024 have been revised upwards for the overall course of the year, the Ministry noted, adding that 2024 will be a new record year for Larnaca and Paphos airports, surpassing 12 million passengers.

(Source: CNA)

Passengers at airports up 7.14% in October with 2024 set to be a record year, Ministry says

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