Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Tourist arrivals in Cyprus have been on the rise, as the latest data from February 2025 revealed a 7% increase in year-on-year numbers. An additional 32,865 visitors arrived in Cyprus during the first two months of the year. This substantial growth represents a 15.
4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, signaling a positive trend for the country’s tourism sector. Year-on-Year Growth in February 2025 In February 2025, Cyprus welcomed 133,760 visitors, an increase from 125,034 arrivals recorded in the same month of 2024. This marked a rise of 7% in just one year, indicating a robust recovery and continued interest in the island as a travel destination.
Over the course of the first two months of the year, the number of tourists arriving reached a total of 245,860 , up from 212,995 in early 2024. Leading Source Markets The United Kingdom remained the leading source of tourism for Cyprus in February 2025, contributing 24.8% of the total arrivals, amounting to 33,115 visitors.
Following the UK, Poland made up 15.1% of the arrivals with 20,165 visitors, while Israel accounted for 14.3% with 19,194 tourists.
Greece followed closely behind with 8.2% of the total share, contributing 10,978 visitors. These figures demonstrate the continuing influence of the UK , Poland , Israel , and Greece as key markets for Cyprus tourism, which plays a vital role in shaping the island’s tourism strategy moving forward.
Purpose of Travel: Leisure, Family, and Busin.