Which cities can you fly through to reach Ercan Airport?
Northern Cyprus is a unique territory, somewhat isolated from the rest of the world despite its advantages.
Regular flights to this part of the island can only be accessed through Turkey. However, the country is quite large, and fortunately, it is possible to arrive not only through Istanbul or Antalya. We consider all options for reaching the island: airports and airlines.
Airports with flights to Northern Cyprus:
Istanbul
Flights depart daily from both Istanbul New Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport on the Asian side.
Turkish Airlines and the national carrier Fly Kibris fly to Ercan from Istanbul New Airport, as well as Pegasus and Anadolujet from Sabiha Gokcen.
Antalya
Pegasus and Turkish Airlines operate daily flights from Antalya to Ercan, as well as Fly Kibris twice a week.
Ankara
Pegasus, Anadolujet, and Turkish Airlines operate daily flights from the capital's airport, with Fly Kibris flying four times a week.
Izmir
Pegasus operates daily flights from Izmir Airport, while Sun Express and Fly Kibris fly four times a week.
Adana
Pegasus, Anadolujet, and Turkish Airlines operate daily flights from this historic city, with Fly Kibris flying twice a week.
Kayseri
Pegasus is the only airline that operates flights four times a week from the nearest airport to Cappadocia.
Gaziantep
From this city bordering Syria, Pegasus operates daily flights.
Diyarbakir
Pegasus is the only airline that operates flights three times a week from this eastern city of Turkey.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ercan Airport
Where is the new terminal of Ercan Airport located?
After the opening of the new terminal, many have this question. The new terminal is located on the opposite side of the old terminal relative to the runway. To avoid getting lost, we have prepared instructions on how to get to the airfield and how to leave the new terminal.
How can I buy plane tickets to Ercan?
If you have a non-Russian bank card, it will be easiest to purchase tickets on airline websites. If you only have a Russian card, a search aggregator, such as Aviasales, can be helpful.
Are there flights to other countries from Ercan Airport?
Occasionally, charter flights arrive from Germany and the United Kingdom, but there are no regular flights. However, in a recent interview with our publication, the CEO of the airport, Serhat Ozcelik, announced that good news is expected soon regarding direct flights from Europe and Russia.
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Born and raised in Yekaterinburg, visited more than 40 countries, lived in the USA for some time, and in 2022, moved to Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (now Ural Federal University), Faculty of Political Science and Sociology. Professional Experience: Since 2008, worked in the…