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Tourists were warned to expect an increased police presence in Cyprus than the tensions in the Middle East rise.
On Friday, June 13th, Israel started a rocket offensive that aimed at the nuclear institutions and military generations of Iran. Iran was recipient with a wave of ballistic rockets. On June 22, the USA dropped a number of bombs on the nuclear facilities of Iran.
After the escalation of military activities in the region, Israel closed its airspace. As a result, some flights were redirected to the Cyprus airports due to land in Israel, and some citizens who evacuated Israel did so by increasing cruise ships to Cyprus where they asked flights home.
While Cyprus is not politically involved in the Israel/Iran conflict, the eastern Mediterranean island is simply through geography on a higher willingness to alert than other popular holiday islands.
On June 21, a British man was arrested for the suspicion of spying on Raf Akrotiri on behalf of Iran. The man is currently being held in custody for terrorism.
Here you will find everything you need to know, whether it is safe to visit Cyprus.
How did the conflict of the Middle East affect life in Cyprus?
Since the outbreak of Israel/Iran conflict, thousands of people have stranded in Cyprus.
On Friday, June 13th, 32 flights were diverted from Israel to Larnaca and Paphos, which brought about 2,400 passengers to the island. The Israelis already on the island who were supposed to travel home but were exposed to indefinite flight cancellations were also forced to find a place to stay.
“What I can confirm is that the hotel occupancy is extremely high” Philenews.
According to the Cyprus Hotel Association, some hotels in Larnaca have worked with more than 90 percent in capacity, and the occupancy is shown in Paphos and Ayia Napa.
In Paphos and Larnaca, tourists can expect an increased police presence, including at the airports and in hotels Israeli nationals who are stranded in the country.
Other popular tourist places on the whole island, including Fino Loudes and Mackenzie beaches as well as synagogues, are exposed to increased police presence, according to local reports.
On June 22, Israel briefly opened his airspace so that stranded travelers could travel home.
How far is Cyprus away from the conflict zone?
Cyprus is the easternmost Mediterranean island and is about 200 miles from Tel Aviv in Israel. To put this in the right light, this is equivalent removal like London to Blackpool or Paris to Nantes.
Cyprus is even closer to Lebanon: Ayia Napa is only 110 miles from Beirut.
Tourists and residents in the eastern Cyprus posted videos that show specifications to show rockets in the distance, to drive towards Israel and to float over the Levantine Sea. The Telegraph Try to check these videos.
Cyprus could be a goal?
Cyprus is politically neutral in the conflict in the Middle East. The island was never aligned by rockets from eastern neighbors, although a rocket in 2019 comes from Syrian air defendants that accidentally plunged into a mountain in the north of Cyprus. There were no victims.
Cyprus is the location of the main military base in Great Britain in the region in RAF Akrotiri, where a number of fighter planes are stationed. On Saturday, Iran said that it would have an impact on the US, British and French military base if they entered to offer Israel military support.
The British man arrested in Cyprus had supposedly monitored Raf Akrotiri.
What is the FCDO council when traveling to Cyprus?
The foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has no travel advice against dealing with Cyprus. This means that your travel insurance remains valid if you travel to Cyprus and continue the tour operators as usual.
On June 13, the FCDO updated Cyprus advice to warn of regional risks. It wrote: “The ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Iran could quickly escalate and represent security risks for the broader region. They should monitor local and international media for the latest information, be vigilant and follow the instructions of the local authorities.”
The FCDO published similar warnings for Morocco and Tunisia.
Is there a risk of terrorist attacks in Cyprus?
The FCDO advises that there is no recent history of terrorism in Cyprus, attacks cannot be excluded. It says: “Attacks could be indiscriminately, even in places that are visited by foreigners.”
Are flights and holidays still running to Cyprus?
Yes, flights from Great Britain to Cyprus run as usual. At the weekend, however, a number of flights from Cyprus to Tel Aviv and Haifi in Israel were canceled. As usual, tour operators continue with their travel routes.
While Cyprus has experienced some knocking effects of the Middle East crisis-and the conversation between rockets in the distance and the threats to British military bases are worrying, it should remember that there are currently tens of thousands of vacationers who enjoy peaceful and uninterrupted holidays on the island.
What if I want to cancel my vacation?
If you have booked a package vacation for Cyprus and want to cancel your trip for some reason, contact your tour operator and you may offer flexibility with alternative data. However, note that there is no guarantee that you will not receive a refund because the Federal Foreign Office has not published any advice against trips to Cyprus, and you cannot be able to return money with your travel insurance company.
If you have booked flights and accommodations independently of each other and want to cancel your vacation, contact your travel providers as soon as possible to determine whether you can reorganize your plans. However, note that due to the circumstances, it is unlikely that you will receive a complete or even partial refund.
