# Drone no-fly zones in Cyprus

Cyprus publishes **141 official drone (UAS) geographical zones**, maintained by Department of Civil Aviation (Cyprus) under Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15. canfly? ingests that dataset directly and normalises it to the EASA ED-269 model.

## Key facts
- Zones tracked: **141**
  - Prohibited: 29
  - Requires authorisation: 112
- Publishing authority: Department of Civil Aviation (Cyprus)
- Official source: https://drones.gov.cy/geo-zones-map/
- Dataset: Cyprus DCA - UAS geographical zones (ED-269)
- Last refreshed by canfly?: 2026-07-31
- Legal basis: Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15
- Cost: free, no account required

## Zones by restriction type

| Restriction | Zones | What it means |
|---|---:|---|
| Prohibited | 29 | Drone flight is not permitted. |
| Requires authorisation | 112 | Authorisation from the responsible authority is required before flying. |

## Downloads
Zones for any area of Cyprus can be exported as KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, CSV, ED-269, or a QGroundControl `.plan` geofence - ready for DJI Pilot, Autel, QGroundControl, Google Earth or Avenza Maps. See https://canfly.io/download?country=CYP.

## Cities in Cyprus

- **Nicosia** - 31 restricted zones within 10 km of the centre, 1 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/cyprus/nicosia
- **Limassol** - 12 restricted zones within 10 km of the centre, none over the centre. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/cyprus/limassol
- **Larnaca** - 13 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, 1 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/cyprus/larnaca
- **Paphos** - 8 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, none over the centre. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/cyprus/paphos
- **Protaras** - 5 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, none over the centre. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/cyprus/protaras

Also checked, but with too few published zones nearby to warrant a page: Famagusta, Kyrenia, Mórfou.

## Frequently asked questions

### Where can I fly a drone in Cyprus?
You can fly a drone in Cyprus outside the official UAS geographical zones published by Department of Civil Aviation (Cyprus). canfly? currently tracks 141 such zones in Cyprus, colour-coded by restriction, so you can check any location before you fly. Always confirm against the official source before a flight.

### How many drone no-fly zones are there in Cyprus?
Cyprus currently has 141 published UAS geographical zones: 29 prohibited, 112 requires authorisation. These are published by Department of Civil Aviation (Cyprus) and refreshed automatically.

### Who publishes the drone zones for Cyprus?
Department of Civil Aviation (Cyprus) publishes Cyprus's UAS geographical zones under EU Regulation 2019/947, Article 15. canfly? ingests that official data and normalises it to the EASA ED-269 model.

### Can I download Cyprus's drone zones for my controller?
Yes. You can download Cyprus's zones - or just the area you're flying - as KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, CSV, ED-269, or a QGroundControl .plan geofence, ready to load into apps like DJI Pilot, Autel, QGroundControl, Google Earth or Avenza Maps.

## Related
- EU/EEA coverage matrix: https://canfly.io/coverage
- Interactive map: https://canfly.io/map?country=CYP
- Loading zones onto a controller: https://canfly.io/guide

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**Citing this page:** canfly?, “Drone no-fly zones in Cyprus”, https://canfly.io/drone-zones/cyprus (data as of 2026-07-31).
canfly? aggregates the official UAS geographical zones that EU and EEA states publish under
Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15. It is not an air-traffic or flight-authorisation service;
critical flights must be confirmed against the national authority.