IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR BRITISH TOURISTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS
ON RETURN TO THE UK
The Cyprus government is organising repatriation flights from
European hubs. We have told the government of Cyprus we would like British tourists
to be able to travel on any planes they are sending to UK, which they are now
organising at short notice.
We strongly advise British tourists in Cyprus who want to return
to the UK to be ready to leave at short notice (in the next 24 hours). We have
been informed that the first flight will be leaving on Thursday 9 April at
10.20am from Larnaca to London Heathrow.
The British government is not chartering this flight but we are
doing everything we can to assist UK nationals to take it. Seats will be allocated
on a first come, first served basis and will cost a minimum of 120 Euros per
person. To book a seat, you should call 8000 8111 (from a Cypriot mobile) or
+357 24 00 00 53 until 18.00 today, quoting flight number CY1601.
You will need to make your own arrangements to travel to Larnaca
airport.
Please note that this return opportunity is only available to
British tourists currently located in the Republic of Cyprus (south of the
Green Line) as crossing of the Green Line is not currently permitted. We are
aware of the situation of British tourists in the north of the island and
continue to seek solutions.
The flight situation in and out of Cyprus is currently
difficult, and is likely to remain so for at least the next month as carriers
suspend flights. Unless you are prepared for a further lengthy stay on the
island, you are strongly advised to take advantage of this return offer.
For those who might prefer a departure from another Cypriot
airport or to a regional UK destination, please be clear that this is unlikely
to be on offer in the foreseeable future, and your priority should be returning
to the UK and making appropriate arrangements for onward travel.
