Founded: 2015
Headquarters: Larnaca, Cyprus
Main bases: Larnaca (LCA) and Tel Aviv (TLV)
Tus Airways is a Cypriot airline that many Israelis know from the short hop to Larnaca. In recent years it has grown well beyond that route, adding more destinations from Tel Aviv and becoming one of the more active foreign airlines at Ben Gurion. Here is a profile of the airline.
History and growth of Tus Airways
Tus Airways was founded in 2015 and began flying in 2016. It started with charter flights and small regional aircraft, then moved into scheduled services. Its close ties to the Israeli market have shaped its network, and the company has also been working on launching an Israeli-registered sister airline.
Fleet
In its early years, Tus Airways flew regional aircraft such as the Fokker 100 and the Saab 2000. It has since moved to Airbus A320-family jets, which allow it to fly larger numbers of passengers on medium-haul routes across Europe.
Routes and onboard service
The airline’s network centres on Cyprus and Israel, with flights between Tel Aviv and Larnaca as well as routes from Tel Aviv to destinations in Greece, Italy and elsewhere in Europe. New routes are added regularly, especially for the summer season, so check the current schedule when booking. Service is friendly and informal, and what your ticket includes – bags, seats and refreshments – depends on the fare.
Safety
Tus Airways operates under European aviation regulations, with trained crews and aircraft that meet international safety standards.
Tips for flying Tus Airways
- Compare the total price: add baggage and seats before comparing with other airlines on the same route.
- Book early for holidays: short flights to Cyprus are popular around Jewish holidays and long weekends.
- Check in online: it saves time at the airport.
Heading to Cyprus?
Larnaca is just a 40-minute flight from Tel Aviv, making Cyprus one of the easiest getaways from Israel. Compare flights to Cyprus: Larnaca or Paphos, see the top things to do in Larnaca, and read our overview of Nicosia and the main cities of Cyprus and our guide to things to do in Paphos.
