Is Cyprus safe to travel to? Foreign Office’s latest advice

It comes as Sir Keir Starmer confirmed yesterday (March 3) that the UK will send helicopters with counter-drone capabilities to the country, as well as warship HMS Dragon, after RAF Akrotiri was hit by a drone.

The decision was made to protect British military personnel in Cyprus, as the Middle East war between Iran and US-Israeli forces continues to spiral.

Is it safe to travel to Cyprus from the UK? Government advice in new update

Following this, as of Wednesday (March 4), the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office ( FCDO ) has not advised against travelling to all or parts of Cyprus.

But it warns that regional escalation poses “significant security risks” and has led to travel disruption.

However, the UK government shares due to the drone attack at RAF Akrotiri, British nationals in the Sovereign Base Areas should follow instructions from the Sovereign Base Areas Administration British Bases Cyprus Facebook page.

Meanwhile, British nationals in the Republic of Cyprus should follow any instructions from Cypriot local authorities.

For British nationals currently in Cyprus, the FCDO recommends:

• Reading guidance on “ how to prepare for a crisis ” with suggestions on what you might include in your emergency supplies and “what to do in a crisis”
• Sign up to FCDO Travel Advice email alerts
• Monitor local and international media for the latest information
• Sign up to local information alerts/resources and follow the instructions of the local authorities
• Keep your departure plans under review, and ensure your travel documents are up to date

Is TUI still flying to Cyprus today? Full list of cancelled flights

TUI has made the decision to cancel four flights due to travel to Cyprus on Wednesday as the “safety of our customers and crew is our highest priority”.

The cancelled flights on March 4 are:

• TOM7318 from East Midlands Airport to Paphos
• TOM6312 from Cardiff Airport to Paphos
• TOM6354 from Bournemouth to Paphos
• TOM2336 from Manchester to Paphos

TUI adds: “Impacted customers will be contacted directly and offered a fee free amend with a rebooking incentive or a full refund.”

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For TUI customers currently in Cyprus, the airline says that teams are working with airline partners “to monitor the situation and make arrangements to bring you back to the UK once it is safe to do so”.

For all latest travel updates regarding the Middle East and surrounding areas, keep up to date on the FCDO website (a link to which can be found above).

Are you due to fly to Cyprus from the UK in the coming days, or are you already there? Let us know in the comments below.