Is Kyrenia safe? Cyprus travel risk
Is Kyrenia safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Kyrenia scores 26/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Cyprus Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 1 Jun 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Kyrenia scores 26/100 (Moderate). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Cyprus (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Kyrenia: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: security (30/100) and natural hazards (42/100).
A score of 26 is higher than the scores of 17% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the Cyprus travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Geographic & Regional Coordinates
Geographically located in Kerýneia (35.3403° N, 33.3192° E), Kyrenia sits 19.1 km SSE from Nicosia at 20 m elevation.
Kerýneia
35.3403° N, 33.3192° E
20 m
Asia/Famagusta
33,207
Emergency & Aviation Access
Nearby Towns & Settlements in Cyprus
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Cyprus travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Cyprus entry requirements.
Evaluated Destinations in this Region
Questions travellers ask about Kyrenia
Is Kyrenia safe?
Kyrenia currently scores 26/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Cyprus (Level 1 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Kyrenia · Methodology
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