Can you fly direct to Northern Cyprus from the UK?
Can you fly direct to Northern Cyprus from the UK?
Where can you get direct flights to Northern Cyprus from? You can enjoy direct flights to Northern Cyprus when you depart from London Stansted or Luton Airports, which offer several non-stop flights a day. The airlines that service these flights include Wizz Air UK, BlueAir, and Jet2.
What airport do you fly to for Northern Cyprus?
Ercan International Airport
Ercan International Airport (ECN) is the only airport in Northern Cyprus. It’s sometimes referred to as Lefkosa (Nicosia) Airport.
Can you fly from Edinburgh to Cyprus?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Edinburgh to Cyprus for under £100.
Can I fly from the UK to Ercan airport?
Flights arrive into Ercan International Airport (ECN), referred to as Lefkosa by some companies. Pegasus and Turkish Airlines fly from the UK via Istanbul, departing from London Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick as well as Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. Direct flights from all over the UK take around four hours.
Why is there no direct flights to Northern Cyprus?
The UK Government has no plans to authorise direct flights between the UK and the north of Cyprus. This is because it would fail to respect the Republic of Cyprus’ rights under the 1944 Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation, including to choose which airports to designate as customs airports.
Is Ercan Airport illegal?
“ERCAN” (TYMBOU) is a closed airport situated in the occupied part of the Republic of Cyprus, which the Government of Cyprus, as the sole legitimate and internationally recognized authority on the island, has declared since 1974 as an illegal point of entry into and exit from the Republic of Cyprus, for the reason of …
How do you get to Northern Cyprus from UK?
British and Commonwealth passport holders have the choice either to;
- travel to the south of Cyprus and cross across the border to the North by car or taxi in under half an hour – or alternatively.
- travel direct to Ercan Airport in the north via Turkey.
Can I fly from Edinburgh to Lanzarote?
4h 30min is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Lanzarote. There are 3 airlines who fly direct from Edinburgh to Lanzarote.
Which UK airports fly direct to Cyprus?
Low-cost carrier easyJet flies to Paphos from Bristol, Manchester, London Luton (LTN), London Gatwick and Edinburgh (EDI), and to Larnaca from London Gatwick and Liverpool (LPL), while Ryanair goes to Paphos from London Stansted (STN). Whichever company you fly with, book early to nab the cheapest Cyprus flights.
Does the UK Recognise northern Cyprus?
The ‘Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus’ is not recognised by the British government.
Is Northern Cyprus expensive?
North Cyprus must be one of the least expensive places to live in the Mediterranean. It is exceptionally good value when compared to living costs in the UK. Electric, water and council tax are relatively inexpensive making your Pound go further. Cigarettes and alcohol are also cheap in North Cyprus.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Cyprus?
High season is considered to be July and August. The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Cyprus is January. Morning departure is around 14% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
How to get to Northern Cyprus from the UK?
All Northern Cyprus flights arrive at Ercan Airport North Cyprus, just a short 40-minute transfer from most holiday resorts. Flights to Northern Cyprus from the UK must all touch down in Turkey. You can fly with with Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Atlasjet and our chartered flights.
Which Turkish Airlines fly to North Cyprus?
Turkish Airlines are the national flag carrier airline of Turkey, with scheduled flights to North Cyprus via Turkey. Turkish Airlines operates daily flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh to North Cyprus via Turkey on a daily basis.
Why fly to North Cyprus via Larnaca?
By flying to North Cyprus via Larnaca, you have a wider choice of airlines, flight times and regional UK airport departures, plus the option of scheduled or charter flights. Flight times to Larnaca airport in south Cyprus are shorter, at around 4.5 hrs, and with no Turkey touchdown.
