The decrease is mainly attributed to the decrease in the arrivals of tourists (83,4 percent) as well as to the decrease in the return of residents of Cyprus (80,3 percent). Concerning the departures of travellers, a decrease of 81,2 percent was recorded in September  as compared to the corresponding month of 2019.

During the period of January – September of this year, arrivals of travelers totalled 981,849 compared to 4,610,502 in the corresponding period of 2019, recording a decrease of 78,7 percent. Concerning the departures of travellers during the specific period, a decrease of 78,8 percent was also recorded.