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Cyprus's flag carrier connecting the island to Europe.
Founded
1947
Headquarters
Larnaca, Cyprus
Cyprus Airways is the flag carrier airline of Cyprus, originally founded in 1947 as a joint venture between the Cyprus government and British European Airways. The original airline operated for decades before facing severe financial difficulties, ultimately ceasing operations in January 2015 after the European Commission ruled that state aid it had received was illegal.
A new Cyprus Airways was relaunched in 2016 under private ownership, operating as a smaller regional carrier focused on connecting Larnaca to European destinations. The revived airline aimed to fill the gap left by the original carrier's collapse and restore the historic brand to the skies.
The current incarnation of Cyprus Airways operates a modest fleet serving leisure and business travelers across Europe, with Larnaca International Airport serving as its primary base of operations.
Hubs & network
Cyprus Airways operates primarily from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) as its main hub.
Fleet
The relaunched Cyprus Airways operates a small fleet of Airbus A319 aircraft on its European routes.
Notable facts
- ›The original Cyprus Airways was founded in 1947 as a partnership with British European Airways.
- ›The original airline ceased operations in January 2015 following an EU ruling on illegal state aid.
- ›A new private-owned Cyprus Airways relaunched operations in 2016.
- ›The airline uses the historic IATA code CY, preserving the original brand identity.
- ›Cyprus Airways focuses on short-haul European routes from its Larnaca base.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
