All Checkpoints of Northern Cyprus on the Map

To enter the Republic of Cyprus, you need to pass through one of these checkpoints. We decided to display them on one map for clarity.

• Map of Northern Cyprus Checkpoints
• Frequently Asked Questions about Checkpoints in Cyprus

Map of Northern Cyprus Checkpoints

There are 9 checkpoints through which you can cross from the northern part of the island to the southern part. Authorities promise to open another checkpoint near Nicosia soon because the only car checkpoint — Metehan — is overloaded, but no final decision has been made yet.

This map shows the checkpoints in Northern Cyprus. On the southern side, they are the same but on the other side of the buffer zone.

Frequently Asked Questions about Checkpoints in Cyprus

Where in Nicosia can I cross the border by car?

This is the only crossing — Metehan (Metehan — Ayios Dometios), the leftmost on the map of city crossings. The other two allow only pedestrians.

Which crossings are open 24 hours?

All crossings are open 24 hours, except for Yeşilyurt — Pyrgos, Lefke, Pila — Pergamos, and Strovilia — Famagusta.

What should be considered when crossing the border?

Of course, you must have a valid visa to visit the Republic of Cyprus. Also, if you arrived on the island via the northern part (the ports of Famagusta and Kyrenia or Ercan Airport), you may be asked uncomfortable questions: this route is not considered legal by the Republic of Cyprus. There have been cases of being denied border crossing.

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