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Greece and the UK Top Destinations for Cypriot Travelers in 2024

Published January 13, 2026, 14:01
Greece and the UK Top Destinations for Cypriot Travelers in 2024

According to Eurostat data for 2024, Greece and the United Kingdom were the primary destinations for Cypriot travelers. Cypriot residents made a total of 3.3 million trips, with a total expenditure of €2.4 billion and 18 million overnight stays. Greece accounted for 34.7% of the trips, 26.2% of the overnight stays, and 26% of the total expenditure, while the United Kingdom ranked second with 10.5% of the trips, 15.3% of the overnight stays, and 11.6% of the expenditure. At the European level, in 2024, the average duration of a trip was 5 overnight stays, with domestic trips lasting an average of 4 nights and trips abroad 8 nights. The majority of trips (3 out of 4) were made within the country of residence. EU residents spent a total of €618 billion on tourism trips, with an average of €518 per person and per trip. 29% of trips were made abroad, with 21% to other EU countries and 8% to non-EU countries. Italy and Spain were the most popular destinations for European travelers. Italy was preferred for the number of trips (10.7%), while Spain was preferred for overnight stays (11.7%) and expenditure (11.1%).