The decline in demand from Russia for travel to Cyprus became more pronounced in 2025, when Russian tourists accounted for just 1% of all visitors to the country. A few years earlier, their share had exceeded 27%.
Tourism data showed that Russian tourists accounted for more than 27% of foreign visitors to Cyprus through 2022.
European markets made up for the decline from Russia
Following the contraction in the Russian market, Cyprus turned to alternative sources in Europe. The share of Polish tourists among total visitors rose from 2% to 9% over the same period.
More effectively tapping demand from Central and Northern European countries helped offset the loss of tourists from Russia.
Tourist arrivals reached a record in 2024
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached a record level in 2024, surpassing the pre-pandemic level.