Jet2 targets 11% Cyprus capacity expansion in 2027

Jet2 has reinforced its long-term commitment to Cyprus after hosting a major Partnership for Growth conference in Limassol to outline plans for further expansion.

The event at the Four Seasons Hotel brought together more than 200 attendees, including hoteliers, local municipalities, Hermes Airports and representatives from the Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism.

Hosted by Jet2 chief commercial officer Adam Mulroy and corporate affairs and sustainability director David Neill, the conference focused on sustainable growth strategies, extending operating seasons and expanding hotel and villa inventory across the island.

The operator also highlighted recent product launches, including the addition of Larnaca City to its destination portfolio and the rollout of Jet2Weddings across 37 Cypriot hotels.

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Jet2 is currently the UK’s leading airline and tour operator to Cyprus, operating 21 routes and offering 433,000 arriving seats this year.

The company estimates it generated an economic contribution of more than €400 million to the Cypriot economy in 2025.

Looking ahead, Jet2 plans to increase capacity by 11% in 2027 to 480,000 arriving seats, bringing its total capacity growth in Cyprus to more than triple its 2017 levels.

Mulroy said: “Cyprus is an incredibly important destination for us, and this Partnership for Growth event was a fantastic opportunity to bring together our valued partners and discuss how we can continue building on the strong relationships already in place.

“As the UK’s number one airline and tour operator to Cyprus, we are very proud of the contribution we make to the Cypriot economy and tourism industry, and everyone came away with real enthusiasm about the shared opportunities ahead of us.”