Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
The timezone in Nicosia is UTC+2, which is ten hours ahead of San Francisco.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to ECN 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.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Ercan Airport. Istanbul Airport is a top stopover on the SFO to ECN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
R 12,491 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Ercan Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 16,957. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to ECN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ercan Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SFO to ECN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ercan Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights that leave from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ercan Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Consider staying at Central 2 Bedroom Flat after touching down from your San Francisco International Airport to Ercan Airport flight. It's a quick drive from ECN and a handy option if you want to get some rest right away.
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Ercan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from gri rent, Nissa Car Rental or Oscar Rent A Car and experience the lesser-explored corners of Nicosia and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Ercan Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
Ercan Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Nicosia. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
May is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ercan Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Nicosia in March.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Ercan Airport for July if you'd like to explore Nicosia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to ECN in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Cyprus
You've done Nicosia, now it's time to discover other parts of Cyprus. Travel around 64 kilometres south-west to Limassol to tick off its must-visit sights. From Limassol Marina to Adventure Park and Molos Seaside Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia, Larnaca is another favourite stop in Cyprus. Experience major highlights starting with Sunset point, Mackenzie Beach and Larnaca Marina.
