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:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
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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