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Taking your drone on holiday? Pick your destination – Hoverpoint puts together from the country rules what you need to know and do before you travel.

Cyprus

EASA area

Last checked: October 5, 2026

Am I allowed to fly there?

Basic rule

Currently suspended

Drone operations are currently suspended. The details below only apply again once the suspension is lifted.

Since 4 March 2026, a decree by the Minister of Transport has banned all civil drone flights over Cyprus and its territorial waters – for any reason, until further notice. No lifting has been published so far.

Operator registration

Required

Required from 250 g or with a camera or sensor; registration in your country of residence is valid throughout the EASA area – with a German operator ID you do not need a second one.

Your registration from your EASA state of residence is valid here – you don't need a second one.

Competency certificate
Your EU competency certificate (e.g. A1/A3 or A2) is recognised here.
Insurance

Not required

Not required for normal recreational flights in the open category; mandatory in airport zones B and for special authorisations.

Remote ID & marking
EU rule: your operator ID must be visible on every drone; drones with a C1, C2 or C3 label broadcast it via Remote ID.
Maximum altitude
120 m
Special rules

For tourists

You currently may not fly in Cyprus – best leave the drone at home. Check gov.cy and drones.gov.cy to see whether the ban has been lifted.

Authority & sources

Open country rules →

Does my drone fit?

Pick a drone from your hangar above to check its weight and class against the country's limits.

Batteries on the plane

  • Spare batteries in hand luggage only – each one protected against short circuits (terminal caps, original packaging or its own bag).
  • Up to 100 Wh: no approval needed.
  • Over 100 up to 160 Wh: only with the airline's approval, at most 2 spare batteries.
  • Over 160 Wh: not allowed on passenger aircraft.

Enter your battery's Wh – they are printed on the battery.

Pick your airline to see its rules for drones, batteries and power banks.

Airlines may be stricter – pick your airline below to see its rules.

Source: IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations / Lithium Battery Guidance

To do before you leave

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The travel check is not legal advice and not official information – laws change and we cannot guarantee that everything is fully up to date. The aviation authority of your destination is authoritative. Please also check the official source before you travel.