Passenger traffic at Larnaca and Paphos airports increased by 7,14% in October 2024 compared to 2023, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, which states that according to forecasts 2024 will be a new year historical record for Larnaca and Paphos airports, exceeding 12 million passengers.
"Despite the adversities from the escalation of geopolitical tensions, the January-October period continues to show the highest passenger traffic over time, with an increase of 5,3% compared to the corresponding period of 2023," the announcement states.
According to the Ministry's data, passenger traffic at Larnaca airport in October exceeded last year's figures by 8,8%, and correspondingly at Paphos airport last year's figures were exceeded by 3,2%.
Specifically, the volume of passengers at Larnaca airport approached 1 million passengers (957.625), while at Paphos airport it reached 380.440 passengers, presenting the highest passenger traffic during the month of October.
With the main markets being the United Kingdom, Greece, Israel, Poland and Germany, aircraft traffic increased by 10,54% compared to 2023 and reached 10.390 flights.
Passenger traffic forecasts for 2024 have been revised upwards for the overall course of the year, the Ministry notes, adding that 2024 will be a new record year for Larnaca and Paphos airports, surpassing 12 million passengers.
Source: KYPE
