Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
The timezone in Nicosia is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Jeddah.
Leave enough time to catch your JED to ECN flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Ercan Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between JED and ECN:
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
C$163 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Ercan Airport flight. Return flights start at C$347. These prices may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from JED to ECN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Ercan Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JED to ECN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Ercan Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from JED touch down on schedule 81.7% of the time.
King Abdulaziz International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near JED. Whether you're catching an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Ercan Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Get off your King Abdulaziz International Airport to Ercan Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfy option within easy reach of ECN, head for Immaculate 2-bed Penthouse in Kyrenia.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Ercan Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from gri rent, Nissa Car Rental or Oscar Rent A Car and explore beyond Nicosia's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Ercan Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
Ercan Airport to central Nicosia has a drive time of around 1 hour 10 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Ercan Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Nicosia. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Nicosia is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Ercan Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from JED to ECN in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cyprus
Limassol is just one of the many cities in Cyprus waiting to be discovered after you've seen Nicosia. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni.
Around 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia, Larnaca is another favourite stop in Cyprus. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Larnaca Salt Lake, Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi and Saint Lazarus Church.