Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
Nicosia is one hour behind Riyadh and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your RUH to ECN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to check out a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Ercan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a sought-after stop between RUH and ECN.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
$169 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Ercan Airport flight. A return flight starts from $346. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from RUH to ECN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Ercan Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RUH land at their destination as scheduled 86.76% of the time.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near RUH. Whether you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Ercan Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Once your King Khaled International Airport to Ercan Airport flight has landed, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Immaculate 2-bed Penthouse in Kyrenia is a comfortable option that's not too far from ECN.
Travel at your own speed with an Ercan Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from gri rent, Nissa Car Hire or Oscar Rent A Car and experience more of Nicosia and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Ercan Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
Ercan Airport to central Nicosia has a drive time of about 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 King Khaled International Airport to Ercan Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Nicosia in April.
Before locking in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Ercan Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Nicosia, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RUH to ECN around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cyprus
Nicosia has loads to offer, 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 fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni.
If you want to check out another great destination in Cyprus, head for Larnaca, roughly 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia. Larnaca Salt Lake, Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi and Saint Lazarus Church are key reasons to visit.