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ECN Ercan International Airport

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Ercan International Airport (ECN) serves Nicosia, about 13 km east of Nicosia. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAECN
ICAOLCEN
ServesNicosia
From centre13 km
Non-stop8
Airlines4
TimezoneAsia/Nicosia
Elevation123 m

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The airport in numbers

Ercan International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Ercan International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 4.8M passengers in 2024.

Passengers / year
4.8M
as of 2024
Elevation
123 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1988–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Ercan International Airport to Nicosia

The airport is about 13 km east of Nicosia, about 28 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Cyprus has no railway. From Larnaca (LCA) and Paphos (PFO): buses (Kapnos) to Larnaca, Nicosia, Limassol, Ayia Napa, or a taxi. Renting a car is the common choice.

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi; higher night tariff. No Uber/Bolt. Estimated fare to the centre: €20–€31.

Tipping: Round up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~20 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~28 min€20–€31
Private transfer~28 minfixed upfront
Car rental~28 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From ECN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Kyrenia26 km36 min€36–€57
Larnaca29 km40 min€40–€63
Famagusta41 km57 min€55–€88
Limassol67 km70 min€88–€140
Paphos106 km112 min€138–€219
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Ercan International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€20–€31 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Nicosia ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Ercan International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 8 destinations, operated by 4 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Pegasus Airlines · Atlasjet · Turkish Airlines · Onur Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Ercan International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Ercan International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Nicosia shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Ercan International Airport to the centre of Nicosia?
Cyprus has no railway. From Larnaca (LCA) and Paphos (PFO): buses (Kapnos) to Larnaca, Nicosia, Limassol, Ayia Napa, or a taxi. Renting a car is the common choice. The airport is about 13 km east of Nicosia, about 28 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Ercan International Airport to Nicosia?
Roughly €20–€31 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Ercan International Airport?
Metered taxi; higher night tariff. No Uber/Bolt.
What's the cheapest way from Ercan International Airport to Nicosia?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Cyprus has no railway. From Larnaca (LCA) and Paphos (PFO): buses (Kapnos) to Larnaca, Nicosia, Limassol, Ayia Napa, or a taxi. Renting a car is the common choice.
Can I get from Ercan International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Cyprus has no railway. From Larnaca (LCA) and Paphos (PFO): buses (Kapnos) to Larnaca, Nicosia, Limassol, Ayia Napa, or a taxi. Renting a car is the common choice. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Ercan International Airport?
About 8 destinations, including Istanbul, Adana, Izmir, Istanbul. 4 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Ercan International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Ercan International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Ercan International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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