Special Assistance

Cyprus Airways cares for its customers' special needs, offering special assistance for a safer and more comfortable travel experience.

We want every one of our customers to enjoy flying, therefore do not hesitate to request our assistance and services. If possible, please let us know at least 48 hours before departure and we may provide you with special assistance:

  • At the check-in counter
  • Proceeding to the boarding area on departure
  • Proceeding to the public area on arrival
  • Embarking and Disembarking the aircraft

(Cyprus Airways may provide wheelchair services, or may arrange for the use of your own wheelchair)

Cyprus Aiways may also provide:

  • Appropriate aircraft seating
  • Special discounts for the disabled and their escort *
  • Carriage of wheelchairs
  • Free Carriage of Eye seeing dogs
  • Special meals
  • Oxygen service
  • Passenger lifts
  • Stretcher service

Aircraft seating

Every effort will be made to accommodate passengers with special needs, next to the washrooms and as close as possible to the main exits.To request a particular seat, you may wish to view the aircraft seat maps (seats may not be pre-reserved in the Economy class, but every effort will be made to accommodate the request before departure)

Special Discounts for disabled persons and their escort

Disabled persons and their escort may be entitled to discounted fares

* Discounts apply to members of the Cyprus Paraplegic Assosiation

Carriage of wheelchairs

Cyprus Airways will carry the customers wheelchairs as priority baggage, without charge

Wheelchair Service

Special wheelchair services may be provided by Cyprus Airways upon request

Oxygen service

Oxygen cylinders are available for customers with respiratory problems at an extra charge. For further details please contact Cyprus Airways Reservation Offices

Passenger lifts

A passenger access lift is available at Larnaca, Paphos and most airports.

Free Carriage of Seeing eye / Hearing dogs

Certified, professionally trained seeing eye / Hearing dogs which are assisting people with disabilities are carried free of charge, in the passenger cabin, provided that an extra seat is blocked off. The dog should be fitted with a muzzle and its owner is requested to carry tranquillising drugs.

Special meals

Cyprus Airways offers special meals, available on 48 hours notice.

Stretcher service

Stretchers may be accommodated on 48 hours notice. Please note that extra charges apply.

Flying Whilst Pregnant

If you are not experiencing a related medical condition, you are able to fly until your 28th week of pregnancy.Between your 28th  and  the 36th week of pregnancy ,  a signed certificate from your doctor stating that you are fit to travel and confirming your dates of pregnancy is required.

Please note that this information is provided for guidance purposes only. If you require special assistance, it would be advisable to contact Cyprus Airways Reservation Offices in advance for further details.