Cheap Flights to Cyprus from the UK

Cyprus has long been a favourite with UK holidaymakers, partly because of historic ties and partly because of its simple appeal: sunshine for most of the year, English widely spoken, driving on the left and a wide range of hotels. OAG counted around 348 scheduled flights from UK airports to Cyprus over the 2025 Christmas fortnight, ahead of Cape Verde and well behind Egypt and Morocco.

The island's strengths are its long season, from April to November for swimming, and its mild winters, with daytime temperatures of around 17 to 19 degrees. It suits couples, families and older travellers, and it has plenty to see away from the beach.

Paphos (PFO) in the west is the main resort airport for the Paphos coast, Coral Bay, Limassol's western areas and the Troodos foothills. Larnaca (LCA) in the east is the biggest airport, serving Ayia Napa, Protaras, Larnaca town and Nicosia, and it is also the better choice for Limassol.

The two airports are around 140 km apart. Check where your hotel is before choosing, since a cheap flight into the wrong airport adds a long transfer. Our wider guide to winter sun destinations compares Cyprus with the Canaries.

A flight from London takes about four hours 30 minutes, and from Manchester or Scotland a little longer. Cyprus is two hours ahead of the UK all year, with both clocks changing on the same dates, so the gap stays constant.

Morning flights land in the afternoon, and evening flights arrive after dark. Many winter flights leave at awkward times, so check the schedule and your transfer before you book.

April to June and September to October are the best months, with warm weather and moderate prices. July and August are very hot, often above 35 degrees, and the busiest and most expensive. Winter is cool and green, with some rain, and cheap, though some resorts shut.

The most expensive weeks are mid-July to the end of August, Easter and the October half-term. The cheapest are January to March and November. Swimming is comfortable from about May, and sea temperatures peak in August and September.

For July and August, book six to nine months ahead. For spring and autumn, three to five months is usually enough, and winter fares can be found closer in.

Turn on a fare alert and glance at the trend a few times a week. Tracking fare drops and the best time to book flights in 2026 cover the how and the when in more detail.

Since 1974, the island has been divided, and the north is run by a government recognised only by Turkey. Visitors can cross the Green Line at several points in Nicosia and elsewhere, usually with a passport check, and day trips to places such as Kyrenia and Famagusta are popular.

Check the UK Foreign Office advice for rules, and the terms of your hire car insurance, which may not cover the north. Spending in the north does not follow the same rules as in the south, so ask your hotel for advice.

Paphos is quiet and elegant, with a harbour, archaeological sites and family hotels. Limassol is a modern city with a long promenade, restaurants and marinas. Larnaca has a town beach, a salt lake and a laid-back feel.

Ayia Napa is the party resort, with clubs and bars, while Protaras next door is calmer and popular with families. Fig Tree Bay is one of the island's best beaches. Pick the area for the atmosphere you want.

Cypriot food is a mix of Greek and Middle Eastern, with meze meals of many small dishes, halloumi, souvlaki, kleftiko lamb and fresh seafood. A meze for two is a good way to try a lot of dishes, and prices are modest.

Cyprus produces wine, including the sweet Commandaria, one of the world's oldest. Wine villages in the Troodos and Limassol hills offer tastings. Tap water is safe, though many prefer bottled.

Package flights include a hold bag, while low-cost flights may not. Check the allowance before you buy. If you plan to bring back wine, check the limits for hold luggage.

Our comparison of basic and standard fares explains what changes between fare types, and the guide to carry-on size rules explains cabin limits.

The UK GHIC gives access to state healthcare in Cyprus on the same terms as residents, but does not cover private treatment or repatriation. Travel insurance is sensible. Use high-factor sun cream, drink water and rest in the heat of the day.

Pharmacies are plentiful, and English is widely spoken by medical staff. Keep your GHIC with your passport.

Cyprus suits families with shallow beaches and kids' clubs, and older travellers with its long season, English-speaking service and easy driving. Winter stays of several weeks are popular with retirees.

Check the 90-day rule if you plan a long stay, and consider the cost of insurance. Our family vacations service and senior travel service can help.

Watch out for visiting in the peak of August without air conditioning, choosing the wrong airport for the resort, forgetting that car hire needs a licence and insurance, and assuming the north has the same rules as the south.

Other slips: underestimating the heat, booking a hotel that is a long walk from the beach, and not checking transfer times.

Let us know which UK airport suits you, your dates and which resort you prefer, and one of our team will compare package and flight-only costs for your week. We are happy to organise the airport transfer and anything you want to do on the ground.

The live search below shows current prices, so try a few dates either side of your first choice. If a fare tempts you, call and we will confirm the baggage terms and what happens if your plans change.