Foreign Office issues Brits with fresh Cyprus travel advice | Travel News | Travel

Today (Thursday, 5 March), the FCDO has cautioned that « terrorist attacks in Cyprus cannot be ruled out ». In the revised guidance, the Foreign Office said: « Terrorist attacks in Cyprus cannot be ruled out. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals. There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times. »

The update also noted that the UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack.

Whilst there is currently no advice against travel to Cyprus, the Foreign Office warns that the « regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption ».

Minutes after midnight on Monday, a Shahed drone managed to evade the Royal Air Force’s state-of-the-art radar installations at its base in Akrotiri. Typhoon fighters and six of the world’s preeminent warplane — the F-35 — were deployed to take out the drone, which officials said ultimately did limited damage to an aircraft hangar near the base’s runway.

No one was injured, but the attack signaled a troubling expansion of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran into European territory. It also signified the first time a third country mounted any type of attack on Cypriot soil since Turkey’s 1974 invasion that cleaved the island along ethnic lines.

Warplanes intercepted a pair of drones in a second attempted strike on the base shortly after midday Monday, driving home the point that the initial strike was no accident.

« On 2 March 2026, the Sovereign Base Areas Administration confirmed a suspected drone impact at RAF Akrotiri. British nationals in the Sovereign Base Areas should follow instructions from the Sovereign Base Areas Administration British Bases Cyprus Facebook. British nationals in the Republic of Cyprus should follow any instructions from Cypriot local authorities, » the guidance reads, » the FCDO has said.

On Wednesday (March 4) it was additionally confirmed that several airlines had scrapped flights from the UK to certain areas of Cyprus amidst Middle Eastern tensions, including easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and TUI. In light of the Foreign Office update, carriers may release further announcements regarding Cyprus travel, though this remains unconfirmed at the time of writing.

If you have a forthcoming holiday, it’s advisable to maintain contact with your holiday provider – although their immediate focus is on those travelling in the near future. Given the fluid nature of the situation, travel guidance can alter rapidly, so it’s recommended to consult the most recent Foreign Office travel advice for a destination prior to finalising any travel arrangements.

For further details on travel advice for Cyprus, or other regions in the Middle East, the Foreign Office website can be visited. Additional information on how to reduce your risk in the event of a terrorist attack whilst abroad can also be found on the government website.

According to the FCDO advice, British nationals in Cyprus should: