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Written question asked by Lord Balfe (Conservative) on Monday, 3 February 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 February 2025. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 17 February 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Aviation: Cyprus

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to assess the feasibility of initiating direct flights between the United Kingdom and Northern Cyprus.

Answer

Under the 1944 Chicago Convention, only the Republic of Cyprus may designate Ercan as an international airport and grant permission for flights. It has not done so. This means that no direct air services between the north of Cyprus and the UK can take place as it would be contrary to the UK’s obligations under the Chicago Convention.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4618
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Aviation Cyprus
Link
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