Traveling from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
The timezone in Nicosia is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Erbil.
To ensure you get on your EBL to ECN flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Erbil International Airport to Ercan Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EBL and ECN:
Esenboga International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
$119 is the lowest price for a one-way Erbil International Airport to Ercan Airport flight. Return flights start from $387. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from EBL to ECN, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Erbil International Airport to Ercan Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Erbil International Airport (EBL)
80.68% of flights departing from Erbil International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from EBL.
Erbil International Airport is about 11 kilometers from central Erbil. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Erbil International Airport to Ercan Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to EBL:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Once your Erbil International Airport to Ercan Airport flight has landed, kick back at a hotel close by. Immaculate 2-bed Penthouse in Kyrenia is a comfortable option that's not too far from ECN.
Pick up an 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 popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ercan Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
From Ercan Airport, Nicosia is approximately 48 kilometers away. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Erbil International Airport to Ercan Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Nicosia in April.
The warmest month in Nicosia is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Erbil International Airport to Ercan Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EBL to ECN in February. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Cyprus
Limassol is just one of the many cities in Cyprus waiting to be discovered once you've seen Nicosia. Around 64 kilometers away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Cyprus, head for Larnaca, about 40 kilometers south-east of Nicosia. Larnaca Salt Lake, Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi and Saint Lazarus Church are key highlights.
