Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Photo: Shutterstock Israeli tourism to Cyprus rose significantly in August 2026, with 135,628 entries by tourists from Israel, up from 105,597 in the previous August. This represents an annual growth of 28.4%, according to data published by the Cyprus Statistical Office.
Israel became the second-largest source market for tourism in Cyprus, with 23.3% of all entries. The UK remained in first place with 177,603 tourists and a share of 30.5%, though the number of British tourists decreased by 8% compared to last year.
The Israeli figure is particularly striking against the weakening overall market: in August, Cyprus saw 581,880 tourists, a drop of 3.3%. From the start of the year to the end of August, 2.82 million tourist entries were recorded, 7% less than the same period in 2025.<\/p>
President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, recently addressed the expansion of air connectivity, noting that during the summer, more than 200 weekly flights from Israel were recorded, compared to a previous average of about 140 flights.
President Herzog and President Christodoulides. Photo: PIOEconomically, Israelis are also a significant audience: according to the latest available revenue data, in June, an Israeli tourist in Cyprus spent an average of 174.27 Euros per day, compared to 103.98 Euros among tourists from the UK.
The implication for the sector is clear: despite the overall decline in tourism to Cyprus, the demand from Israel continues to strengthen, establishing the country as one of the most important source markets for the island.