Cheap Flights to Ercan International Airport
Exploring Northern Cyprus? Discover flights to Ercan International Airport (ECN), the main civilian gateway to this unique corner of the Mediterranean.
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Ercan International Airport, also known as Lefkoşa Airport, is the primary civilian airport of Northern Cyprus, located in Kırklar, about 8 miles east of Nicosia. The airport handled nearly 4 million passengers in 2023, a 30.9% increase from the prior year, and serves as a hub for Fly Kıbrıs Airlines and an operating base for Pegasus Airlines. Because Northern Cyprus is recognized only by Turkey, all flights from other countries must make a stop in mainland Turkey before continuing to Ercan.
Airport code
ECN (ICAO: LCEN)
Location
Kırklar, Northern Cyprus
Airlines serving
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines (including AJet), SunExpress, Fly Kıbrıs Airlines
Popular Routes to and from Ercan
Ercan’s entire route network connects to Turkey, given the restrictions on direct international service.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Turkey
Istanbul, Istanbul (Sabiha), Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Trabzon, Kayseri
Onward Connections
Available via Istanbul or Antalya to European and international destinations
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Ercan. The summer months from June through September are the peak tourist season, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during that period.
About Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus is known for its pristine, less-crowded beaches, the historic harbor town of Kyrenia, and remarkable ancient ruins including Salamis and the medieval Bellapais Abbey. The region offers a distinctly laid-back Mediterranean atmosphere, blending Turkish and Cypriot culture across its coastline and mountainous interior.
Things to Know When Flying Into Ercan
All flights to Ercan originate from or stop in Turkey; there are no direct flights from other countries due to Northern Cyprus’s political status.
Istanbul (both airports combined) accounts for about 43% of all monthly arrivals at Ercan.
Pegasus is the top carrier serving Ercan by number of flights, followed by Turkish Airlines.
Trabzon is the airport’s longest route at about 1 hour and 35 minutes.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines (including AJet), SunExpress, and Fly Kıbrıs Airlines serve Ercan International Airport, connecting Northern Cyprus to 12 destinations, all within Turkey.
Northern Cyprus is a de facto state recognized only by Turkey, so international restrictions require all flights from other countries to stop in mainland Turkey before continuing to Ercan.
Istanbul (both airports combined) is the busiest connection to Ercan, accounting for about 43% of all monthly arrivals.
Ercan International Airport is located in Kırklar, about 8 miles (13 km) east of Nicosia, the capital of Northern Cyprus.
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