A total number of 126,583 residents of Cyprus returned from a trip abroad in May 2023 compared to 135,661 in the corresponding month last year, recording a decrease of 6.7%.
The main countries from which residents of Cyprus returned in May 2023 were Greece with a share of 31.4% (39,738), the United Kingdom with 10.1% (12,739), Italy with 5.6% (7,098) and Germany with 4% (5,095).
The purpose of travel for the residents of Cyprus in May 2023 was mainly holidays, with a percentage of 64.8%, while 28.5% of Cypriot residents travelled abroad for business reasons, 3.6% for studies and 3.1% for other reasons 3.1%.