Travelling from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
Nicosia's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Tel Aviv.
Give yourself enough time to make your TLV to ECN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
Right now, ر.ق. 659 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Ercan Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,871. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from TLV to ECN, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Ercan Airport.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Of the departures from Ben Gurion International Airport, 72.9% land on time at their destination.
Ben Gurion International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Ercan Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to TLV:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Get off your Ben Gurion International Airport to Ercan Airport flight and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you need a handy option within easy reach of ECN, stay at 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 providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Ercan Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
Ercan Airport to the centre of Nicosia has a drive time of around 1 hour 10 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Ercan Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Nicosia in April.
The warmest month in Nicosia is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Ercan Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from TLV to ECN in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Cyprus
Nicosia is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Cyprus you'll want to see. Around 64 kilometres south-west of Nicosia, a trip to Limassol will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni.
Around 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia, Larnaca is another essential stop in Cyprus. No visit is complete without checking out Larnaca Salt Lake, Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi and Saint Lazarus Church.
