AIRLINE firm Jet 2 will resume flights to Cyprus later this month.

UK holidaymakers will be able to escape to the Cypriot sunshine for the first time since March on August 17.

Flights and holidays will depart from Glasgow Airport to Larnaca. The company will also resume flights and holidays to Paphos from Glasgow Airport on August 18.

The UK’s second largest tour operator said they had reported increased demand to Cyprus, showing how much holidaymakers want to get away for their much needed and well-deserved holidays. Anyone travelling to Cyprus is to provide a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival, obtained within 72 hours of travel.

Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “We are delighted to be recommencing our flights and holidays programme to Cyprus from August 17 and looking at the demand it’s very clear just how much our customers are looking forward to their well-deserved holidays in the Cypriot sunshine.

“With a great choice of flights and holidays to Cyprus from eight UK bases, not to mention fantastic deals and free child places available, there’s plenty of choice and value for those looking to get away for a much-needed break in the sunshine this summer.

“These have been incredibly uncertain and difficult times for everyone, and we have been busy looking after our customers and doing the right thing for them. As a result of this, customers know they can trust us to deliver and that’s our absolute focus for anyone travelling with us - delivering award winning customer service and package holidays you can trust.”

Savvas Perdios, Deputy Minister of Tourism Cyprus, added: “Jet 2 and Jet2holidays is one of our most loyal and trusted partners and we are more than eager to once again, welcome its customers to Cyprus. We would like to wish Jet2.com and Jet2holidays every success and extend a warm welcome to all its customers.”