Cyprus Gains New Direct Link to Brussels with AEGEAN’s Latest Route
AEGEAN and Hermes Airports marked the start of direct flights between Larnaca and Brussels with a small event at Larnaca’s Glafcos Clerides International Airport. The new service, launched on 1 December, restores a direct connection between Cyprus and the Belgian capital. According to the announcement, the route is particularly important ahead of Cyprus taking over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
In December, AEGEAN will operate the service three times a week, before increasing frequency to five weekly flights between January and June 2026. The airline highlighted that the route fits into its wider growth plan for 2026, which includes an 8% expansion in available seats compared with 2025. AEGEAN expects flights to and from Cyprus to reach 1.5 million seats next year, underlining the island’s strategic importance within its network.
"The launch of the new direct Larnaca-Brussels connection is another important step towards strengthening the connectivity of Cyprus. This specific route will serve the needs of the Cyprus European Presidency, but also a timeless request for a direct connection with the capital of Europe."
AEGEAN representatives described the new connection as a valuable addition for both Cypriot travellers and visitors heading to Cyprus. The airline reaffirmed its long-term commitment to strengthening the island’s access to major European destinations. Hermes Airports also welcomed the launch, noting that a direct link to Brussels has been a long-standing request and will support both political and tourism-related ties with Belgium. The airport operator expressed confidence in the route’s long-term success beyond 2026.
The new schedule gives travellers easier access to Brussels’ historic centre, cultural districts, European institutions, Christmas markets, and nearby cities such as Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp. Travellers from Belgium also gain a direct route to Cyprus’s beaches, archaeological sites, and winter-sun destinations. By reducing travel time and eliminating the need for connections, the route adds a practical option for planning short breaks, business visits, or onward rail journeys across Western Europe.
As airlines prepare their networks for 2026, AEGEAN’s decision to expand its presence in Cyprus signals a clear rise in demand for steady, direct connections. The new Brussels service gives Cyprus a more practical link with the EU’s political centre, making trips easier for officials, business travellers, and visitors heading in either direction. With more flights planned early next year, the route strengthens Cyprus’ place in Europe’s aviation network and offers a simpler way to travel between the island and Belgium.