Türkiye’s gateway to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus: The new Nicosia Ercan International Airport

As the principal airport for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ercan International Airport serves as a “window to the world” for the TNRC and Nicosia, the country’s capital. If you're planning a trip to Northern Cyprus, keep reading to find out more about Nicosia’s Ercan International Airport, now featuring a new terminal and runway.

A few notes about the new Ercan Airport…

Ercan International Airport, the only airport serving the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, was named for Major Fehmi Ercan, a senior pilot and graduate of the Turkish Air Force Academy. Major Ercan was martyred on the first day of the Cyprus Peace Operation.

Ercan Airport opened for civil air traffic on February 3, 1975.

The airport features a 20,000-square-meter terminal building and a parking area spanning 34,000 square meters. The main runway is 2,755 meters long.

The original Ercan Airport was renovated to international standards and reopened on May 10, 2004.

The airport’s modern new terminal is six times larger than the former terminal; the new runway will be 3,100 meters long and suitable for all types of aircraft. Ercan Airport will offer the highest passenger capacity on the island of Cyprus.

At this time, direct flights are available only between Ercan International Airport and Türkiye. Passengers flying to TNRC from other countries must stop in Türkiye before flying into Ercan Airport.

Terminal services at the new Ercan International Airport

Passengers travelling to and from TRNC have access to a variety of terminal services at Ercan International Airport, including the following:

Lost and Found offices that provide ground services for lost or missing baggage.

Three fast track points are available. One is at the passport control point, before the security point at the main entrance of the Departures Hall; the other is at the Arrivals Hall passport control point.

ATMs for a number of different banks are inside the terminal building.

The airport has a 24-hour first aid station and ambulances available for emergency situations.

There is a free car parking area where you can safely park your vehicle for up to 20 minutes.

The Nicosia new Ercan International Airport terminal building has accessibility features to ensure that passengers can travel in comfort and safety.

Passengers who wish to worship can do so in the Departure lounge’s prayer room.

Duty Free facilities at the new Ercan International Airport

Ercan International Airport offers a selection of Duty Free shops. After going through passport control and the last police checkpoint, you’ll see the Duty Free arcade on the upper floor of the waiting hall. Be sure to pay attention to certain customs restrictions.

Getting from the new Ercan Airport to the Nicosia city center

Your first stop in TRNC if arriving by air, the new Ercan Airport is approximately 23 kilometers from Nicosia’s city center and offers easy access to the cities of Nicosia, Kyrenia and Famagusta.

Airport shuttles and buses operate between the airport and the Nicosia city center, as do taxis and private transfers, which are available 24 hours every day at the entrance to the arrivals hall. The KIBHAS buses are the most cost-effective way to get to the city center. In addition, these buses provide direct transportation to the airport from stations located in five different regions on the island. Airport shuttles have a different pricing structure and provide faster transportation. Car rentals are also available at Ercan Airport.

Transport to Kyrenia

The distance between Ercan Airport and Kyrenia is about 40 kilometers. The drive to Kyrenia via the KIBHAS bus takes around 50 minutes. After arriving in the Kyrenia city center, you can take minibusses to visit smaller districts.

Transport to Famagusta

The distance between Ercan Airport and Famagusta is about 50 kilometers, and the trip via KIBHAS bus takes around 50 minutes. Taxis are also available.

For more information on exploring beautiful Nicosia and some of the other lovely cities in the TRNC, we invite you to read One city, three days: Nicosia!

Flights from Ercan Airport

Flights to the following destinations are available from Ercan International Airport:

İstanbul

Ankara

İzmir

Adana

Trabzon

Bursa

Hatay

Gaziantep

Antalya

Ercan International Airport contact details

Address: Kırklar, Nicosia

Telephone: (0392) 600 50 00

Fax: +90 392 600 50 60