Russian ATOR Updates: Fun & Sun Partners with Jazeera Airways for Moscow–Cyprus Route via Kuwait

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The Russian Association of Tour Operators (ATOR) has reported that Fun & Sun, a tour operator, participates in regular flights operated by Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways from Moscow to Cyprus. The planned itinerary includes a stopover in Kuwait. This arrangement was made public on the organization’s official site and reflects a collaborative schedule intended to broaden options for travelers between Russia and Cyprus.

Details show that Fun & Sun has secured a block of seats on Jazeera Airways’ Moscow-to-Cyprus service, with the Cyprus leg accessed via a Kuwait stop. The flights originate in Moscow and depart on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, with the en route sequence featuring a layover in Kuwait before continuing to Cyprus. This route structure is designed to connect Moscow with Larnaca, Cyprus, while incorporating a strategic midway pause in Kuwait for timing and operational efficiency.

ATOR stressed that this program was announced for the period spanning 29 April to 23 October 2023, aligning with seasonal demand patterns and the travel market environment of that year. The plan outlines a total flight duration of approximately 11 hours, with a connecting Kuwait-to-Larnaca segment requiring an estimated 2 hours and 40 minutes of layover time. Travelers are advised to account for these transfer timings when planning their itineraries and to verify any schedule changes that may affect connections [Attribution: ATOR].

In a related update, ATOR noted a decline in inbound tourist flow to Russia in 2022, reporting a decrease of 30.2% compared with 2021. This trend reflects broader shifts in travel behavior and demand within the region, influenced by various economic and geopolitical factors. The analysis highlighted Germany, Turkey, and Iran as the leading sources of visitors to Russia during that period, with Germany contributing the largest share at 25.4 thousand visits, followed by Turkey at 22.6 thousand and Iran at 14.6 thousand [Attribution: ATOR].

Within the country-specific context, ATOR observed that tourism from Germany during that interval was predominantly driven by business travel rather than leisure, suggesting that organized tourist groups were less prevalent among German visitors. This insight underscores the importance of distinguishing between business and leisure travel patterns when evaluating market dynamics and planning outbound programs from the German market [Attribution: ATOR].

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