Flying from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport is 1 hour.
Nicosia is one hour behind Antalya and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from AYT to ECN start at 06:05 — the first with SunExpress. The last departure is at 21:00 with SunExpress. In total, you can choose from 24 weekly Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AYT to ECN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Nicosia adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Cyprus:
Pegasus Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a dependable 92.59% of services arriving as planned, SunExpress is the most punctual carrier offering AYT to ECN flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between AYT and ECN include:
Adana Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Ankara Esenboga Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport flight is $40. A return ticket is currently $90. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AYT to ECN if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from AYT to ECN.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport.
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
75% of flights that leave from Antalya Airport make it to their destination on time.
Antalya Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Antalya. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near AYT? If you're catching an early flight from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
After your Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport flight has touched down, kick back at a hotel close by. Central 2 Bedroom Flat is a good option that's not too far from ECN.
Travel at your own speed with a Ercan Airport rental car. Book your wheels from gri rent, Nissa Car Rental or Oscar Rent A Car and find adventure across Nicosia and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Ercan Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport. May is the busiest month to head to Nicosia. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Antalya Airport to Ercan Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Nicosia, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AYT to ECN in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Cyprus
Nicosia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Cyprus you'll want to see. Around 64 kilometres south-west of Nicosia, a visit to Limassol will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Limassol Marina, Adventure Park and Molos Seaside Park.
If there's time to check out another side of Cyprus, head for Larnaca, roughly 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia. Sunset point, Mackenzie Beach and Larnaca Marina are highlights.