Flying from Istanbul to Ercan Airport (ECN): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your trip from in Istanbul. Check out your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) when searching for a flight from Istanbul to Ercan Airport (ECN).
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Istanbul to Ercan Airport flight.
Nicosia is one hour behind Istanbul. Ercan Airport is located in Nicosia, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
The busiest route is from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Ercan Airport (ECN), with 48 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from IST to ECN is the 1:10am Turkish Airlines option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 9:55pm with Turkish Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Istanbul to ECN.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Ercan Airport (ECN) depart from this terminal.
Turkish Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Ercan Airport taking off from IST.
Turkish Airlines ranks first in bookings for flights from IST to ECN.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Istanbul to Ercan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Planning to leave from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? Direct Istanbul to Ercan Airport (ECN) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From SAW, direct flights from Istanbul to ECN are available with AJet.
AJet has the largest share of bookings on the SAW to ECN route.
Choose Pegasus if you prioritize punctuality. Its flights between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Ercan Airport touch down as scheduled 80.9% of the time.
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to ECN flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
76.93% of flights departing Sabiha Gokcen International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Ercan Airport (ECN)
Get off your flight from Istanbul to Ercan Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a convenient option a quick drive from ECN, make your way to Pentadaktylos Mountain View apt 2 Bedroom.
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Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around three weeks before your Istanbul to Ercan Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Ercan Airport (ECN)
Currently, R 343 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Ercan Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 833. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Istanbul to ECN by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
April is when you're most likely to find a good deal on an Istanbul to Ercan Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Find a cheap flight from Istanbul to Ercan Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Ercan Airport (ECN)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Nicosia. July is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Ercan Airport (ECN), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Nicosia is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your Istanbul to ECN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Ercan Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Nicosia
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Ercan Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nicosia:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Nicosia Old City, The Medieval Walls of Nicosia and St John's Cathedral are must-do's during your Nicosia adventure.
