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Passenger and flight traffic rises 8% at Tymbou illegal airport

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The illegal airport in Tymbou saw significant growth in passenger numbers during the first half of 2026.
A total of 2,804,138 passengers traveled through the airport, marking an increase of approximately 8.24% compared to the previous period.
The highest volume was recorded in May, with 514,151 passengers and 3,422 flights.
The increase reflects a rise in both passenger and flight activity at the facility.
Data on these trends was released on July 6, 2026, by various news sources.

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In the first half of 2026, passenger traffic at the illegal airport in Tymbou in the Turkish-controlled part of Cyprus increased significantly, reaching a total of 2,804,138 arrivals. This figure represents an increase of approximately 8.24% compared to the previous period. The uptick in activity has been attributed to a rise in both the number of flights and the number of passengers traveling through the airport.

May 2026 recorded the highest volume, with 514,151 passengers and a total of 3,422 flights occurring during that month. This surge in air traffic has sparked interest and concern, as the airport operates outside the regulations of the Republic of Cyprus and international aviation standards. The continued growth of passenger and flight numbers highlights a notable trend in the illegal operations at the Tymbou airport, raising questions about the implications for local and regional air travel.

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