Cyprus is experiencing one of its busiest tourism seasons in history. Summer 2025 brought record arrivals through the island’s airports and strong growth in tourism revenues. These developments are not only important for the travel industry, they also highlight long-term trends that affect the real estate market, from rental demand to interest in holiday homes.
Record-Breaking Passenger Traffic
In July 2025, 1.65 million passengers passed through Larnaca and Pafos airports. It’s the highest monthly figure ever recorded.
Between January and July 2025, total passenger traffic reached 7.3 million, up 11.4% compared with the same period in 2024.
Growth in Tourist Arrivals
From January to July 2025, Cyprus welcomed 2.43 million tourists, an increase of 10.4% compared with 2024.
The UK remains the leading source market, followed by Israel, Poland, Germany, and Romania. Notably, arrivals from the Netherlands, Romania, and Poland saw double-digit growth.
Tourism Revenues on the Rise
Tourism revenues for January–May 2025 reached €955.8 million, a 27.2% increase year-on-year.
In May alone, revenues were €373.3 million, up 20.2% compared to May.
On average, tourists spent €95 per day and stayed for 9.4 nights.
What This Means for Cyprus Real Estate
The steady growth in visitor numbers and spending has a direct effect on the property market:
High demand for short-term rentals in coastal areas and major cities.
Sustained interest in holiday homes from international buyers.
Broader market diversification, as new groups of visitors from Central and Eastern Europe begin to explore Cyprus more actively.
Tourism in Cyprus is not just bouncing back, it is setting new records. This growth strengthens the local economy and supports steady demand in the property market, particularly in the rental segment.
The data used comes from the Statistical Service of Cyprus (CyStat, Gov.cy), Hermes Airports, and publications from Cyprus Mail and Ekathimerini.
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