Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
Cairo and Nicosia are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Your CAI to ECN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Ercan Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CAI and ECN:
Antalya Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
Right now, ر.ق. 386 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Ercan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 844. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CAI to ECN if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport to Ercan Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CAI to ECN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Ercan Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
63.38% of flights leaving from Cairo International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Cairo to Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near CAI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Ercan Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Get off your Cairo International Airport to Ercan Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfy option that's not too far from ECN, check out Immaculate 2-bed Penthouse in Kyrenia.
Grab an Ercan Airport rental car and explore Nicosia and beyond with your own wheels. Gri rent, Nissa Car Hire and Oscar Rent A Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Ercan Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
Ercan Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Nicosia. The drive time takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo International Airport to Ercan Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Nicosia based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Ercan Airport for July if you want to explore Nicosia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CAI to ECN in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Cyprus
Nicosia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Cyprus waiting to be explored. Around 64 kilometres south-west of Nicosia, a visit to Limassol will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Cyprus, head for Larnaca, roughly 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia. Larnaca Salt Lake, Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi and Saint Lazarus Church are highlights.