Travelling from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ercan Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Nicosia's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Nicosia one hour behind Ankara.
Take your pick of 39 weekly Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ercan Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with AJet is the earliest available. Pegasus operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ESB to ECN flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
AJet is your gateway to exploring Nicosia (and perhaps some other great parts of Cyprus!). Check out the direct flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ercan Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with AJet on this route.
Pegasus Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates ESB to ECN flights, with 68.59% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ercan Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between ESB and ECN:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Antalya Airport
Izmir Airport
Handy information about Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ankara Esenboga Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Ankara Esenboga Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Ankara. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ESB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ercan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
After your Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ercan Airport flight has touched down, relax and unwind at a nearby hotel. Central 2 Bedroom Flat is a good option that's not too far from ECN.
Hit the road running by picking up a Ercan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from gri rent, Nissa Car Rental or Oscar Rent A Car and explore beyond Nicosia's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ercan Airport about three weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
May is the busiest month for flights from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ercan Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Nicosia in March.
Before locking in your flight from Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ercan Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Nicosia, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ESB to ECN in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cyprus
Nicosia has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Cyprus just waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-west of Nicosia, a trip to Limassol will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Limassol Marina, Adventure Park and Molos Seaside Park.
If you're ready to explore another side of Cyprus, consider Larnaca, about 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia. Sunset point, Mackenzie Beach and Larnaca Marina are the start of reasons to visit.
