Cyprus Airways
Flag carrier of Cyprus
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Cyprus Airways (Greek: Κυπριακές Αερογραμμές) is the flag carrier of Cyprus, based at Larnaca International Airport.[3] Its legally registred name is Charlie Airlines Ltd.. It is the largest airline company in Cyprus, based in Larnaca and has a regional network of flights between Europe and Middle East. The airline's logo incorporates an olive branch, the main symbol of Cyprus.
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| Founded | 29 January 2016[1] | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 1 June 2017 | ||||||
| AOC # | CY-012 | ||||||
| Hubs | Larnaca International Airport | ||||||
| Fleet size | 6 | ||||||
| Destinations | 15 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Larnaca, Cyprus | ||||||
| Key people | Thanos Pascalis (CEO) [2] | ||||||
| Employees | 210 | ||||||
| Website | cyprusairways.com | ||||||
History
After start-up Cypriot air carrier Charlie Airlines, estabilished in early 2016, won the rights to use Cyprus Airways trademark, in March 2017 it obtained the air operator certificate (AOC) from the Cypriot Department of Civil Aviation.[4] Scheduled operations were launched in June 2017.
In 2024, the airline applied for subsidies to launch flights from Ljubljana, but cancelled the plans following a change in management and issues surrounding its Pratt & Whitney engines.[5]
Destinations
As of September 2025, Cyprus Airways is operating flights to the following airports:[6]
Interline agreements
Cyprus Airways maintain interline agreements with the following airlines:
Fleet
Current fleet
As of August 2025[update], Cyprus Airways operates an all-Airbus fleet composed of the following aircraft:[16]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | ||
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| J | Y | Total | |||
| Airbus A220-300 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 110 | 122 |
| 8 | 130 | 138 | |||
| Airbus A320-200 | 2 | 2 | — | 180 | 180 |
| Total | 6 | 4 | |||
Fleet development
The airline began operations with two Airbus A319-100 aircraft, seating 144 economy passengers.
Cyprus Airways undertook a significant fleet expansion by placing orders for two Airbus A320-200 aircraft. The first of these jets was inducted into service in May 2022, followed by a second in July 2022.
The first two A220-300 aircraft arrived in June 2023, a third unit in 2024 and the latest in April 2025.
Livery
Cyprus Airways' first livery was introduced in 2016 on its Airbus A319 aircraft and featured the old Cyprus Airways logo, the mouflon, by the front doors of the aircraft. In October 2022, a new livery was introduced on its Airbus A320 aircraft and this was further revised in November 2022.
