How to fly to the Republic of Cyprus from the Russian Federation by Arab Airlines?

In light of sanctions against the Russian Federation by almost all European airlines, flying to Cyprus has become more challenging. However, Arab carriers are still ready to help.

• Flights by Arab airlines to Cyprus
• Gulf airlines flying to Cyprus
• Frequent questions about flights to Cyprus

Flights by Arab airlines to Cyprus

It can be said that airlines from the countries of the Persian Gulf have benefited from the sanctions. This is because flights from Russia to Cyprus now mainly go through this region. There is an alternative route through Yerevan, which we detailed earlier. It is also possible to arrive via Serbia and Georgia, which we will discuss below.

There are more options through the Persian Gulf, and the countries of the region are located quite close together, so the flight will not be tiring, even taking into account transfers. Arab airlines fly exclusively to Larnaca, while Paphos Airport is focused on routes to European countries.

Gulf airlines flying to Cyprus

Jazeera Airways

The national carrier of Kuwait operates twice a week from the capital city, with a flight time of 2 hours and 50 minutes.

• Airline website: jazeeraairways.com
• Jazeera Airways tickets on Aviasales

Qatar Airways

Consistently one of the best airlines in the world, Qatar Airways operates daily flights from Doha. The flight time is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

• Airline website: qatarairways.com
• Qatar Airways tickets on Aviasales

Gulf Air

The main airline of Bahrain, with the most affordable ticket prices in the region. It operates three flights a week from the capital city, with a flight time of 3 hours and 5 minutes.

• Airline website: gulfair.com
• Gulf Air tickets on Aviasales

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

The Middle Eastern branch of one of the leading European low-cost carriers, often offering truly low prices, especially when booked early.

• Airline website: wizzair.com
• Wizz Air Abu Dhabi tickets on Aviasales

Emirates

One of the largest airlines in the world with one of the best onboard services. It operates daily flights from Dubai, with a flight time of 3 hours and 40 minutes.

• Airline website: emirates.com
• Emirates tickets on Aviasales

Also, Cyprus's national carrier Cyprus Airways operates three times a week between Larnaca and Dubai. The flight time is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

• Airline website: cyprusairways.com
• Cyprus Airways tickets on Aviasales

Frequent questions about flights to Cyprus

What other routes are there from Russia to Cyprus?

This previously mentioned Yerevan route is operated by FlyONE Armenia. It is also possible to fly via Belgrade (Air Serbia and Wizz Air). Additionally, there is the option to fly with a transfer in Georgia — through Tbilisi (Georgian Airways) and Kutaisi (Wizz Air).

How to buy a ticket if my card is issued in Russia?

Due to sanctions, Russian cards are not accepted for payment, but with the help of the Aviasales search aggregator, you can purchase tickets with Russian cards in rubles. This option is not much more expensive, considering the currency conversion at the current rate — confirmed by the Cyprus-FAQ editorial team. You can visit the website Aviasales.ru and check it out for yourself.

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