A decrease in the number of commercial flights was recorded in Cyprus during the three summer months of 2026 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, according to data published on Monday by Eurostat.
Specifically, in August 2026 the number of commercial flights in Cyprus decreased by 3,0% on an annual basis, while in June and July a decrease of 2,4% was recorded compared to the corresponding months of 2025.
According to Eurostat, Cyprus was among the eight EU member states that recorded a decrease in commercial flights in August. The largest annual decline was recorded in Austria by 4,7%, while Cyprus was followed by Germany, with a decrease of 2,4%.
In contrast, in 19 EU countries the number of commercial flights increased in August compared to the same month in 2025. The largest increases were recorded in Slovakia, by 37,0%, Malta, by 12,4%, and Estonia, by 8,3%.
In the EU as a whole, more than 2 million commercial flights took place between June and August 2026.
In August, 708.980 commercial flights took place in the EU, a number increased by 2,3% compared to August 2025 and by 5,7% compared to the same month in 2024.
July was the month with the highest air traffic among the three summer months, with 709.931 commercial flights. According to Eurostat, this figure was up by 2,8% year-on-year and by 5,7% compared to July 2024.
In June, 662.480 commercial flights took place in the EU, an increase of 2,1% compared to 2025 and 4,9% compared to 2024.
Source: KYPE
