{"id":41952,"date":"2024-02-29T13:38:15","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T10:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/turkiyes-gateway-to-tnrc-the-new-nicosia-ercan-international-airport\/"},"modified":"2024-10-24T14:57:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T11:57:44","slug":"turkiyes-gateway-to-tnrc-the-new-nicosia-ercan-international-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/turkiyes-gateway-to-tnrc-the-new-nicosia-ercan-international-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"T\u00fcrkiye&#8217;s gateway to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus: The new Nicosia Ercan International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>A few notes about the new Ercan Airport\u2026<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ercan-havalimani.jpg\" alt=\"New Ercan Airport\" class=\"wp-image-41623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ercan-havalimani.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ercan-havalimani-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ercan-havalimani-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ercan-havalimani-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ercan-havalimani-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New Ercan Airport, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ercan International Airport, the only airport serving the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, was named for Major Fehmi Ercan, a senior pilot and graduate of the Turkish Air Force Academy. Major Ercan was martyred on the first day of the Cyprus Peace Operation.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ercan Airport opened for civil air traffic on February 3, 1975.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The airport features a 20,000-square-meter terminal building and a parking area spanning 34,000 square meters. The main runway is 2,755 meters long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The original Ercan Airport was renovated to international standards and reopened on May 10, 2004. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The airport\u2019s modern new terminal is six times larger than the former terminal; the new runway will be 3,100 meters long and suitable for all types of aircraft. Ercan Airport will offer the highest passenger capacity on the island of Cyprus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At this time, direct flights are available only between Ercan International Airport and T\u00fcrkiye. Passengers flying to TNRC from other countries must stop in T\u00fcrkiye before flying into Ercan Airport.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Terminal services at the new Ercan International Airport<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/yeni-ercan-havalimani-terminal.jpg\" alt=\"New Ercan Airport terminal\n\" class=\"wp-image-41625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/yeni-ercan-havalimani-terminal.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/yeni-ercan-havalimani-terminal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/yeni-ercan-havalimani-terminal-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/yeni-ercan-havalimani-terminal-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/yeni-ercan-havalimani-terminal-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Terminal services, New Ercan Airport.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Passengers travelling to and from TRNC have access to a variety of terminal services at Ercan International Airport, including the following:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lost and Found offices that provide ground services for lost or missing baggage. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three fast track points are available. One is at the passport control point, before the security point at the main entrance of the Departures Hall; the other is at the Arrivals Hall passport control point. \n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ATMs for a number of different banks are inside the terminal building. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The airport has a 24-hour first aid station and ambulances available for emergency situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a free car parking area where you can safely park your vehicle for up to 20 minutes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Nicosia new Ercan International Airport terminal building has accessibility features to ensure that passengers can travel in comfort and safety. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passengers who wish to worship can do so in the Departure lounge\u2019s prayer room. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Duty Free facilities at the new Ercan International Airport<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ercan International Airport offers a selection of Duty Free shops. After going through passport control and the last police checkpoint, you\u2019ll see the Duty Free arcade on the upper floor of the waiting hall. Be sure to pay attention to certain customs restrictions.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Getting from the new Ercan Airport to the Nicosia city center<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lefkosa-sehir-merkezi-ercan-havalimani.jpg\" alt=\"Transport to Nicosia\" class=\"wp-image-41627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lefkosa-sehir-merkezi-ercan-havalimani.jpg 784w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lefkosa-sehir-merkezi-ercan-havalimani-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lefkosa-sehir-merkezi-ercan-havalimani-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lefkosa-sehir-merkezi-ercan-havalimani-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/lefkosa-sehir-merkezi-ercan-havalimani-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Transport from New Ercan Airport to Nicosia.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first stop in TRNC if arriving by air, the new Ercan Airport is approximately 23 kilometers from Nicosia&#8217;s city center and offers easy access to the cities of Nicosia, Kyrenia and Famagusta.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Airport shuttles and buses operate between the airport and the Nicosia city center, as do taxis and private transfers, which are available 24 hours every day at the entrance to the arrivals hall. The KIBHAS buses are the most cost-effective way to get to the city center. In addition, these buses provide direct transportation to the airport from stations located in five different regions on the island. Airport shuttles have a different pricing structure and provide faster transportation. Car rentals are also available at Ercan Airport.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Transport to Kyrenia<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The distance between Ercan Airport and Kyrenia is about 40 kilometers. The drive to Kyrenia via the KIBHAS bus takes around 50 minutes. After arriving in the Kyrenia city center, you can take minibusses to visit smaller districts.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Transport to Famagusta<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The distance between Ercan Airport and Famagusta is about 50 kilometers, and the trip via KIBHAS bus takes around 50 minutes. Taxis are also available.  \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on exploring beautiful Nicosia and some of the other lovely cities in the TRNC, we invite you to read <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/one-city-three-days-nicosia\/\">One city, three days: Nicosia<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Flights from Ercan Airport<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Flights to the following destinations are available from Ercan International Airport: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0130stanbul<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ankara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0130zmir<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trabzon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bursa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hatay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaziantep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antalya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#ebebeb;color:#ebebeb\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Ercan International Airport contact details<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>K\u0131rklar, Nicosia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Telephone: <\/strong>(0392) 600 50 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fax: <\/strong>+90 392 600 50 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We wish you safe travels.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A few notes about the new Ercan Airport\u2026 Terminal services at the new Ercan International Airport Passengers travelling to and from TRNC have access to a variety of terminal services at Ercan International Airport, including the following: Duty Free facilities at the new Ercan International Airport Ercan International Airport offers a selection of Duty Free [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":41630,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[879,146],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-41952","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-transportation-tips-for-travelers","8":"category-travel-tips"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41952","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41952"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41952\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43910,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41952\/revisions\/43910"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41630"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41952"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41952"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41952"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}