Flying from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
Nicosia is one hour ahead of Tirana and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your TIA to ECN flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tirana International Airport to Ercan Airport flight is R 1,042. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 2,651. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from TIA to ECN, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Tirana International Airport to Ercan Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from TIA to ECN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Tirana International Airport to Ercan Airport.
Handy information about Tirana International Airport (TIA)
Of all flights departing from Tirana International Airport, 69.86% land on time at their destination.
Tirana International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Tirana. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near TIA? If you're boarding an early flight from Tirana International Airport to Ercan Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Get off your Tirana International Airport to Ercan Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a comfy option that's not too far from ECN, unpack your bags at Immaculate 2-bed Penthouse in Kyrenia.
Hit the road running by picking up an Ercan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from gri rent, Nissa Car Hire or Oscar Rent A Car and explore beyond Nicosia's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ercan Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
From Ercan Airport, Nicosia is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Tirana International Airport to Ercan Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Nicosia in April.
Lock in your flight from Tirana International Airport to Ercan Airport for July if you'd like to explore Nicosia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from TIA 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
Nicosia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Cyprus you should also see. Around 64 kilometres south-west of Nicosia, a visit to Limassol will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni.
Around 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia, Larnaca is another essential stop in Cyprus. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Larnaca Salt Lake, Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi and Saint Lazarus Church.