Foreign travel advice

Cyprus

Warnings and insurance

Wildfires in Cyprus

There are active wildfires in Cyprus, including in the Paphos and Limassol districts, which have resulted in some evacuations from affected areas. Transport and infrastructure (electricity, water) links in locations close to the fires may be affected whilst the authorities respond to the situation. 

Both Paphos and Larnaca airports are operating as normal.

Get more information on wildfires from the Department of Forests website.

If you are travelling to an area affected by wildfires 

If you are due to travel to an area that might be affected by wildfires, contact your travel operator or accommodation provider before you travel to check that it is not currently impacted. Make sure you have appropriate insurance. 

If you are in or near areas affected by wildfires 

  • be cautious if you are in or near an area affected by wildfires. You should follow the guidance of the emergency services
  • call the Cypriot Emergency services on 112 if you are in immediate danger
  • contact  your airline or travel operator, who can assist you with information relating travel back to the UK

If you need consular assistance 

If you are a British national and need consular assistance, call our 24-hour helpline on +44 20 7008 5000

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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