Flying from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
The timezone in Nicosia is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Antalya.
You can choose from 22 weekly Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport flights. The 06:05 departure with SunExpress is the earliest you can take. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your AYT to ECN flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Nicosia (and then other destinations in Cyprus) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Pegasus.
SunExpress is the most punctual carrier offering AYT to ECN flights. An impressive 92.06% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AYT and ECN:
Esenboga International Airport
Adana Sakirpasa Airport
Oguzeli International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
R 368 is the lowest price for a one-way Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 730. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from AYT to ECN by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AYT to ECN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport.
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
Of the flights that depart from Antalya Airport, 79.67% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Antalya to Antalya Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to AYT? If you're boarding an early flight from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Get off your Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a convenient option a short journey from ECN, stay at Immaculate 2-bed Penthouse in Kyrenia.
Travel at your own pace with an Ercan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from gri rent, Nissa Car Hire or Oscar Rent A Car and venture far and wide through Nicosia and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Ercan Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
Ercan Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Nicosia. Driving there takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Nicosia in April.
Book your flight from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport for July if you'd like to visit Nicosia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AYT to ECN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cyprus
Limassol is just one of the many places in Cyprus waiting to be explored once you've seen Nicosia. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni.
Larnaca is another favourite destination in Cyprus and is around 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia. No trip is complete without visiting Larnaca Salt Lake, Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi and Saint Lazarus Church.
