
After a difficult year, the Cyprus Airways resumed flights from Athens to Larnaca. The first flight landed in Athens at four in the afternoon on December 15 with an Airbus A319 aircraft . Two hours later the plane took off for Larnaca.
At the Departure Gate, Athens International Airport had a nice surprise in store for all passengers. The friend Athenian, the mascot of the airport, but also employees of the Athens International Airport , welcomed the passengers offering them sweets.
Cyprus Airways will operate 3 weekly flights from Athens to Larnaca, every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
The Operations Manager of Cyprus Airways, Captain Andreas Georgiou , stated: “We are very happy to be back in Athens, our second home. We recognize the strong link that exists between Greece and Cyprus and the air connection of the two countries is always an important part of our flight program. We thank Eleftherios Venizelos Airport for its support and excellent cooperation. “
On behalf of Athens International Airport, the Director of Communication & Marketing, Ioanna Papadopoulou, stated: “2021 may have been another difficult year for the aviation and tourism industry, but it” closes “with an extremely joyful news for our airport and our city: the return of Cyprus to Athens! We are very happy for this reconnection, as Cyprus always has a special place in our hearts and is one of our most important markets.
With the return of Cyprus to Athens, the options of the travel public are expanded and the interconnection of the two destinations is further strengthened. Welcome to Cyprus! From our side, we reaffirm the solidarity and the continuous support of the development plans of the company in the market of Athens! “
Cyprus offers guests a wonderful holiday destination, full of unforgettable experiences, cultural attractions, beautiful beaches, picturesque villages, nature trails and excellent Mediterranean cuisine. According to its renewed winter flight schedule, Cyprus Airways will fly to Athens, Heraklion , Moscow, Beirut and Tel Aviv.
Passengers can book their tickets through the website cyprusairways.com, the Cyprus Airways call center (from Cyprus toll free 8000 8111 or from abroad at +357 24000053), BBT Air – Aviation Services at +30 210 9793500 or via of their travel agent. The new improved luggage policy offered to basic ticket holders is a 10 kg hand luggage for free.