Press Release
A highly successful celebration event was held on June 12 at Larnaca International Airport by SkyUp Airlines™, marking the official launch of direct flights connecting Cyprus with Moldova, Romania and Poland. The event was a great success, gathering guests and media representatives.
Flights from Larnaca to Chisinau (Moldova) are operated every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, with an additional flight added every Friday starting July 4th. At the same time, as of June 1st 2025, SkyUp Airlines began operating direct flights from Warsaw and Katowice to Larnaca every Sunday, significantly enhancing Cyprus's connectivity with Central Europe. Also, SkyUp™ flights start from Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca to Larnaca on June 20,2025.
The event featured a cake-cutting ceremony, speeches, and a festive atmosphere, while the importance of the new air routes was highlighted for strengthening tourism and business ties between Cyprus, Moldova, Romania and Poland.
Orthodoxou Aviation is proud to be the General Sales Agent (GSA) of SkyUp Airlines™ in Cyprus. The company is responsible for representing, selling, marketing, and overseeing the flights from Larnaca Airport.
Regarding this occasion, Daria Alieksieienko, Director of Regular at SkyUp Airlines™, stated:
“This season, we are excited to launch regular flights to Larnaca from five different cities – Chișinău, Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Warsaw and Katowice. We’re seeing strong demand from travelers and valuable interest from our partners and we truly appreciate the support we receive from Orthodoxou Aviation and Hermes Airports. We believe in the potential of this route and are happy to open the season together.”
Mr. Antonis Orthodoxou, CEO of Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd, commented on the cooperation:
“The launch of the Larnaca – Chisinau, Larnaca – Romania (Bucharest & Cluj-Napoca) and Larnaca – Poland (Warsaw & Katowice) routes represents a significant opportunity for growth and strengthening of Cyprus's relations with Moldova, Romania and Poland. We are proud to support this partnership and are committed to providing high-quality services that meet market needs.”
Ms. Maria Kouroupi, Director of Aviation Development, Marketing, and Communication at Hermes Airports, noted:
“We are very pleased to see SkyUp Airlines™ not only returning to Cyprus but also growing and adding new routes from countries like Moldova, Romania, and Poland. This operation has a significant contribution to our ongoing efforts to enhance Cyprus’s connectivity and the tourism development overall, and we look forward to establishing these routes on a year round basis.”
SkyUp Airlines™ and its partners remain committed to delivering quality services and enhancing Cyprus’s air connectivity with major international destinations.
For information regarding SkyUp’s services and operations, you can contact Orthodoxou Aviation at +357 24 841 051 or via email at skyup@orthodoxou.com.cy.
About SkyUp Airlines™
SkyUp Airlines™ is an international carrier with Ukrainian roots and a successful presence for over seven years. It has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing airline brands in Europe. In 2023, it obtained an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from Malta, allowing it to operate regular flights within European airspace. Since April 2025, SkyUp (U5) has been operating routes from Chisinau to major European destinations such as France, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Germany, Czech Republic, and Sweden. With the start of direct flights between Cyprus and Poland (Warsaw & Katowice) and Romania (Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca), the company further strengthens its presence in the European market, offering new travel options for passengers from Central Europe and western regions of Ukraine.
About Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd
Orthodoxou Aviation is a member of the parent company Orthodoxou Group of Companies, which has been active since 1995. Headquartered in Cyprus, it specializes in providing services to air carriers, travel agents, tour operators, airlines, and the general public.
Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd boasts a highly trained, specialized, and multilingual staff with extensive experience and knowledge, ready to offer their services at the highest quality standards. For more information about Orthodoxou Aviation Ltd and its services, visit orthodoxouaviation.com.
