Travelling from London to Ercan Airport (ECN): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to fly out of. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Ercan Airport (ECN). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other major bases.
The timezone in Nicosia is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Ercan Airport is located in Nicosia.
Your flight from London to ECN won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During high season, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from London to ECN departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from London to Ercan Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near London Heathrow Airport:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Ercan Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and ECN are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your London to ECN flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Choosing a plane ticket from London to Ercan Airport (ECN) with a stop or two can offer you a bigger choice of departure times along with better fares. When leaving from Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can detour to on your way to ECN:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Ercan Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Ercan Airport (ECN)
Consider checking in to Pentadaktylos Mountain View apt 2 Bedroom after touching down from your flight from London to Ercan Airport. It's a quick drive from ECN and a great option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Pick up an Ercan Airport rental car and explore Nicosia and beyond with your own wheels. Gri rent, Nissa Car Hire and Oscar Rent A Car are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your London to Ercan Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Ercan Airport (ECN)
Right now, 54 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Ercan Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 143 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to ECN. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your London to Ercan Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from London to Ercan Airport. Choose the departure times, carriers and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from London to Ercan Airport (ECN)
July is when most people book flights from London to Ercan Airport (ECN). Visit Nicosia in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Nicosia is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your London to ECN plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
February sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Ercan Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Nicosia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Nicosia right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from London to Ercan Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Nicosia Old City, The Medieval Walls of Nicosia and St John's Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Nicosia.
