Overview
- Cyprus remains open to UK travellers, with Cyprus Airways canceling flights to Dubai, Beirut and Tel Aviv until March 31, 2026, while departures at Paphos and Larnaca continue as scheduled.
- The latest advice follows a suspected drone impact at RAF Akrotiri on March 2, 2026, and tells British nationals to follow instructions from UK base officials and Cypriot authorities.
- Officials warn that protests are likely across Cyprus and say the risk of terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out, urging visitors to avoid gatherings, follow local advice and sign up for FCDO alerts.
- For key regional hubs, the FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the UAE and Qatar, and it has paused its UAE flight registration service as some commercial flights to the UK resume.
- Because Cyprus is not under a formal travel ban, refunds and insurance claims are usually not available for voluntary cancellations unless government advice changes, so travellers should check terms with their providers.