Traveling from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
1 hour 40 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ercan Airport. Nicosia is 1 hour behind Istanbul and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from 131 weekly flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ercan Airport. The 00:20 departure with Turkish Airlines is the earliest available between IST and ECN. Turkish Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:50 if you're not into early starts.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Turkish Airlines is your gateway to discovering Nicosia (and maybe even some other great parts of Cyprus!). Look through the direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ercan Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ercan Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the IST - ECN route include:
Antalya Airport
Adana Sakirpasa Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Remember, you might need a visa to enter Cyprus. Visa regulations can vary and travel documentation requirements frequently change. Before booking your cheap ticket from IST to ECN, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ercan Airport is C$44. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$110. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from IST to ECN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ercan Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near IST. Whether you've booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ercan Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
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Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
Ercan Airport to central Nicosia takes around 1 hour and 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 48 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ercan Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Nicosia in April.
Lock in your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Ercan Airport for July if you'd like to go to Nicosia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from IST to ECN around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nicosia
Start your Nicosia trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from IST to ECN, browse our range of hotel options including:
Ledra Street Crossing Point and Selimiye Mosque are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Nicosia must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Venetian walls of Nicosia.
Complete your Nicosia trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Ercan Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Nicosia.
