Flying from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
The timezone in Doha is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Nicosia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ECN to DOH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ercan Airport to Hamad International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between ECN and DOH:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Esenboga International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
At the moment, R 2,539 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ercan Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,387. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ECN to DOH, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Ercan Airport to Hamad International Airport.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Ercan Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Handy information about Ercan Airport (ECN)
Of all flights leaving Ercan Airport, 75.35% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Nicosia to Ercan Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Ercan Airport to Hamad International Airport? Check out Immaculate 2-bed Penthouse in Kyrenia. Catch some z's here before making your way to ECN.
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ercan Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DOH instead:
Grab a Hamad International Airport rental car and explore Doha and beyond with your own set of wheels. SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Hamad International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport to the centre of Doha has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ercan Airport to Hamad International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Doha in April.
When reserving your flight from Ercan Airport to Hamad International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Doha, with temperatures ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ECN to DOH sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Qatar
Ar Rayyan is just one of the many places in Qatar waiting to be discovered after you've seen Doha. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Green Spine, Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp.
Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is another must-experience destination in Qatar and is around 19 kilometres north-west of Doha. No journey is complete without seeing Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣).