Gonna have to cancel our holiday to Cyprus aren’t we

If it's a package could you change it to somewhere else, you mentioned Majorca

I live in Cyprus and I’m 8 miles from Akrotiri RAF base and a similar distance from Episkopi Army Garrison.
I can say categorically that no missiles have hit here.

It would be helpful to post the link to the whole article as in the text of the image you posted specifically mentions flights to/from Israel and the Middle East are cancelled, not to/from the UK.

in-cyprus.philenews.com/local/cyprus-airports-cancel-flights-as-us-and-israel-strike-iran/#:~:text=Flights%20to%20and%20from%20Cyprus's,have%20been%20affected%20so%20far.

I would absolutely not go to Cyprus now. It’s a very fast changing situation, but I understand your worry OP and think you are being sensible.

It’s probably good good job you’re not in charge of anything…….

I wouldn't be going anywhere near a US base.

Any sympathy for the people in Israel and the Gulf states who are currently being bombed by Iran intentionally sending missiles to civilian targets?

It has been blabbed and of course to the media to this morning - and The Cypriot government have denied it "In relation to statements and publications referring to the launch of missiles in the direction of Cyprus, it is clarified that this is not the case” -
so they are saying they weren’t fired in that direction at all. Which just isn’t true and now the statements in quick succession - I just find it interesting. I’m sure they have a good reason though.

But AFAIK Gov isn't denying two missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus...

And TBH unless there's been a very recent announcement I've missed anyone claiming for certain at this stage that the missles were fired at a specific target or targets must have access to some very interesting sources who shouldn't be blabbing.

2 missiles were indeed fired towards Cyprus I know 100 percent - what I want to know is why are the Cyprus government and Keir trying so hard to deny it ? What’s their game 🧐 any one got any theories …

No. I travelled to Cyprus last year when it was kicking off and no flights to Tel Aviv. You could see the rockets over Israel, but in Cyprus it was life as usual. Apart from a lot of Israelis who couldn't get home.

Granted, the US wasn't involved that time but I would still base decisions on FCDO advice.

Hardly ridiculous when missiles can reach much further than that and Iran have just fired 2 in the direction of Cyprus. I'd personally be staying away from the whole region at the moment.

You do realise that Iran have bombed multiple different countries in the last 48 hours?

And that Cyprus is one of those countries that has been fired on???

There over 1000 miles between Cyprus and Iran.

you are being ridiculous

I'm just looking at the news reports and I agree with PP the wording is important and politicians know this which is why I don't believe the UK government can or will stay out of it. News reports lead with the headline "missiles fired towards UK military bases in Cyprus" before the article clarifies that the government doesn't believe Cyprus was the target. I don't believe the media or government are stupid, they know exactly how those headlines will be read.

no need to panic but this is a lesson for everyone to ensure they buy decent travel insurance as soon as they book (it’s too late if there’s an ongoing crisis) and if you are risk averse book abta bonded package because if the foreign office puts a warning out they will let you move the destination, the date, potentially cancel and most of all if problems occur whilst you are traveling will help you get home. Failing that always book with a British or European airline as they have strict rules on getting people home (and funding accommodation until they can) unlike other countries

US base hit was the report.

If taking direct quotes from the UK defence secretary no UK base has been hit.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey reported that two missiles from Iran were fired towards Cyprus, where British military bases are located.
At the same time, he noted that these missiles were not aimed at the UK bases.
Healey also clarified: Iran's actions show "how indiscriminate Tehran's retaliation is" in response to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

I’m not sure it matters if they were deliberately fired there or if they accidentally strayed into Cyprus, but I think it’s probably legitimate concern from the OP.

No FCO warning for a lot of places, but they are coming because this has really escalated in the last 48 hours.

@NeverDropYourMooncup you’re incredibly ignorant. Your examples are silly. There is heightened geopolitical tension in the region, and Cyprus (because of proximity and foreign bases) is watching that situation closely. So the OP is wise to be cognizant of the situation. OP I would wait and see. Got a few months to go yet.

I’m not sure if intentional. Interventional or accidental would matter if your holiday destination was under fire……..

Degrees of concern though.

This is absolutely NOT correct!!! You are scaremongering now. Missiles were sent ‘in the direction of Cyprus’. Could have been off the original target of Israel, could have been sent from Iran and intended to land somewhere in between Iran and Cyprus.

Currently no FCO warning for Cyprus so clearly not enough of an issue for people to worry about at this specific point in time.

And that is what can happen overnight these things move quickly. I’m frankly astounded how far the Iranians have gone already. The UAE hit surprised me the most.

@notabingthingif you call holiday company to change they will charge a small fee to change holiday. When I changed Cyprus to turkey last year they charged £60 per person fee to change plus any difference in hotel.

you are being sensible and looking out for your family. All the people who have come after you on here would be sorry if something happens and air space is closed and they’re stuck somewhere being attacked.

I travel extensively including some places others considered dangerous but this is an actual war zone. Hope you find somewhere lovely for your holiday. We do enough worrying day in day out at home, you don’t need to be scared to go on your hard earned holiday.

I prefer blunt.

And I've yet to see a report that the UK bases were "hit".