Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
Athens and Nicosia are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Give yourself enough time to make your ATH to ECN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Athens International Airport to Ercan Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ATH and ECN:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Ercan Airport flight is Rs26,606. A return fare is currently Rs52,892. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from ATH to ECN, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Athens International Airport to Ercan Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ATH to ECN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Athens International Airport to Ercan Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights leaving from Athens International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Athens International Airport from central Athens, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near ATH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Ercan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Consider a stay at Central 2 Bedroom Flat after arriving from your Athens International Airport to Ercan Airport flight. It's a quick drive from ECN and a great option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
Grab a Ercan Airport rental car and explore Nicosia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Gri rent, Nissa Car Rental and Oscar Rent A Car are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Ercan Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
From Ercan Airport, Nicosia is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Ercan Airport. May is the most popular month to visit Nicosia. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Athens International 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.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ATH 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 corners of Cyprus you should also see. About 64 kilometres south-west of Nicosia, a trip to Limassol will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Limassol Marina, Adventure Park and Molos Seaside Park.
Larnaca is another must-experience destination in Cyprus and is around 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia. No trip is complete without seeing Sunset point, Mackenzie Beach and Larnaca Marina.