Flying from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Esenboga International Airport to Ercan Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
The timezone in Nicosia is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Ankara.
Flights from ESB to ECN start from 07:45 — the first with Pegasus. The latest departure is at 22:40 with Pegasus. Overall, you can choose from 56 weekly Esenboga International Airport to Ercan Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your ESB to ECN flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Pegasus has direct flights from Esenboga International Airport to Ercan Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Nicosia — and maybe even more of Cyprus if time allows.
Pegasus tops the list for bookings on this route.
Pegasus is the most punctual carrier operating ESB to ECN flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Esenboga International Airport to Ercan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ESB and ECN include:
Antalya Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Esenboga International Airport (ESB) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
At the moment, $23 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Esenboga International Airport to Ercan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $53. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from ESB to ECN by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Esenboga International Airport to Ercan Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ESB to ECN couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Esenboga International Airport to Ercan Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Esenboga International Airport, data shows 78.41% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Esenboga International Airport from central Ankara, it takes about 35 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 17 miles from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to ESB? If you've booked an early flight from Esenboga International Airport to Ercan Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Get off your Esenboga International Airport to Ercan Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a handy option that's not too far from ECN, make your way to 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 Rental or Oscar Rent A Car to explore Nicosia and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Ercan Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
From Ercan Airport, Nicosia is approximately 30 miles away. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
The quietest month for a flight from Esenboga International Airport to Ercan Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Nicosia based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Esenboga International Airport to Ercan Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Nicosia, with the temperature ranging from 73ºF to 100ºF.
February has average temperatures of between 43ºF and 66ºF. Search for cheap tickets from ESB to ECN around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cyprus
Limassol is just one of the many places in Cyprus waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Nicosia. Around 40 miles away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Cyprus, consider Larnaca, roughly 25 miles south-east of Nicosia. Larnaca Salt Lake, Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi and Saint Lazarus Church are among its highlights.
