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| Founded | 29 January 2016; 9 years ago (2016-01-29)[1] | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 1 June 2017; 8 years ago (2017-06-01) | ||||||
| AOC # | CY-012 | ||||||
| Hubs | Larnaca International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 6 | ||||||
| Destinations | 15 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Larnaca, Cyprus | ||||||
| Key people | Thanos Pascalis (CEO)[2] | ||||||
| Employees | 210 | ||||||
| Website | cyprusairways.com | ||||||
Cyprus Airways (Greek: Κυπριακές Αερογραμμές) is theflag carrier ofCyprus, based atLarnaca International Airport.[3] It commenced operations on 1 June 2017. It is the largest airline company in Cyprus, based in Larnaca and has a regional network of flights between Europe and Middle East.
Cyprus Airways resumed operations in 2016 after a start-up Cypriot airline company, Charlie Airlines Ltd, won the rights to use the trademark ofCyprus Airways. The airline's logo incorporates anolive branch, the main symbol ofCyprus.
In March 2017, the airline obtained itsair operator certificate from theCypriot Department of Civil Aviation, marking the start of commercial services of the airline.[4]
Currently, over 400,000 travellers are carried every year by Cyprus Airways.
As of September 2025, Cyprus Airways is operating flights to the following airports:[5]
Cyprus Airways maintain interline agreements with the following airlines:
As of August 2025[update], Cyprus Airways operates an all-Airbus fleet composed of the following aircraft::[14]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbus A220-300 | 4 | 2 | 12C110Y/8C130Y |
| Airbus A320-200 | 2 | 2 | 180Y |
| Total | 6 | 4 |
The airline began operations with twoAirbus A319-100 aircraft, seating 144economy passengers.
Cyprus Airways undertook a significant fleet expansion by placing orders for twoAirbus A320-200 aircraft. The first of these jets was inducted into service in May 2022, followed by a second in July 2022.
The first twoA220-300 aircraft arrived in June 2023, a third unit in 2024 and the latest in April 2025.
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Cyprus Airways' first livery was introduced in 2016 on itsAirbus A319 aircraft and featured theold Cyprus Airways logo, themouflon, by the front doors of the aircraft.
In October 2022, a new livery was introduced on its A320 and this was further revised in November 2022.
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