Search Flights from Istanbul to Nicosia

Quick Flight Summary from Istanbul to Nicosia

  • Lowest recent price
    2,127 EGP
  • Direct flight duration 1 hour 30 min
  • Direct airlines AJet, Pegasus
  • Arrival airports ECN
  • Best days to book Saturday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    2,386 EGP

Cheapest flights from Istanbul to Nicosia

Cheapest Direct Flight

AJet

AJet
10 Nov, Tue
Istanbul – Nicosia
1h 35m
Non-stop
SAW–ECN
Shortest Flight

AJet

AJet
21 Oct, Wed
Istanbul – Nicosia
1h 30m
Non-stop
SAW–ECN

AJet

AJet
24 Oct, Sat
Istanbul – Nicosia
1h 30m
Non-stop
SAW–ECN

AJet

AJet
22 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – Nicosia
1h 30m
Non-stop
SAW–ECN

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
22 Oct, Thu
Istanbul – Nicosia
1h 40m
Non-stop
IST–ECN

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines
5 Nov, Thu
Istanbul – Nicosia
1h 40m
Non-stop
IST–ECN

Last update: 21 October 2026 01:09

Direct flights from Istanbul to Nicosia

AJet
Pegasus

Estimated Prices for Istanbul to Nicosia Flights

Cheapest Day10 November Tuesday
Best Price
2,126 EGP
Average Price
2,425 EGP
3,611 EGP
2,126 EGP
2,129 EGP
21Wed
Oct
2,130 EGP
22Thu
2,129 EGP
24Sat
3,611 EGP
05Thu
Nov
2,126 EGP
10Tue

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Istanbul City Center

Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is accessible by car using the TEM highway. Take the Sabiha Gökçen Airport exit off the TEM highway and follow the signs to the airport. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. There is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot at the airport. There are some private parking facilities located around the airport that travelers can also use.   

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic, especially during rush hour. If you plan to take a taxi to the airport we recommend checking the traffic before you leave and planning accordingly.

Havabus

Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadıköy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a particularly convenient means of transportation for those coming from the European side of the city. Those on the European side can get on at Yenikapı, take the Marmaray to the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop, from there get on the Kadıköy-Kartal metro to Kartal and then either take a taxi or public bus to Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Bus

The Sabiha Gökçen Airport is also accessible by public bus.

Lines that operate between central locations in the city and the airport are as follows: E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

Metro

Starting in Kadikoy on the Anatolian side of the city, the metro passes through many stations like Kozyatağı, Bostancı, Küçükyalı, and Maltepe. Get off at the Kartal stop. From here you can take a bus or taxi to the airport.

Rental Cars

The airport is accessible by car, so another option is to rent a vehicle for transportation. There are many car rental agencies located in the city from which you can rent a car and drive to the airport. You can return your rental car at the airport by notifying them in advance.

Airport Information

Simit Sarayı, Center Point, Mc Donald’s, Mc D Cafe, İstanbul Cafe, Drive Inn Cafe, Burger King, Popeyes, Sbarro, Usta Dönerci, Kahve Dünyası and Starbucks are located in the departures hall. Kahve Dünyası, Secco Kafe, Usta Dönerci, Burger King, Sbarro, Mc Donald’s, Trattoria Milano, Heroes Sports Bar, Grab&Fly and Gate Café are located after passport control for international departures. Kahve Dünyası, Burger King, Mc Donald’s, Center Point, Turkish Kitchen, Kıvanç Gökçe Büfe, Grab&Fly, Simit&Çay and Coca Cola Gate Café are located after the security checkpoint in the domestic terminal. Kahve Dünyası, Karafırın, Simit Sarayı and Burger King are located in the arrivals hall. Fly Café is located in the outdoor parking lot. The following passenger lounges offer comfortable and convenient services at Sabiha Gökçen Airport: LGM CIP Lounge, Wings Lounge, Lounge İstanbul International Flights and Turkish Airlines Lounge. The Setur duty free retail stores offer a rich selection of products. 


Istanbul Airport

You can get to Istanbul Airport from different parts of Istanbul by bus, metro, Havaist, taxi, car rental, or transfer service.

Bus
  • You can reach Istanbul Airport from the districts of Mecidiyeköy, Mahmutbey, Sultangazi, Sarıyer, and Halkalı on the H-1, H-2, H-3, H-6, and H-8 buses.
  • The journey to Istanbul Airport takes 1 hour 40 minutes from Mecidiyeköy, 1 hour 45 minutes from Halkalı, 1 hour 30 minutes from Mahmutbey, 1 hour 25 minutes from Sultangazi, and 1 hour 50 minutes from Sarıyer.
  • Keep in mind that traffic on the roads to the airport can be heavy during morning and evening rush hours, on weekends, and on public holidays, so travel times may be longer.
Metro
  • From the city center, you can take the M11 Gayrettepe - Istanbul New Airport metro line to the airport.
  • The metro provides direct access to the airport from the Arnavutköy, İhsaniye, Göktürk, Kemerburgaz, Hasdal, Kağıthane, and Gayrettepe stations.
  • Gayrettepe station is one of Istanbul's major transfer points. You can reach it by metrobus, bus, or the M1 Hacıosman - Yenikapı metro line, then transfer to the airport metro.
  • The metro operates between 06:00 and 00:40.
  • The journey takes about 45 minutes on average.
Havaist
  • You can reach Istanbul Airport from key locations across Istanbul on Havaist buses.
  • Havaist buses make it easy to get to the airport from Aksaray, Esenler Bus Terminal, Arnavutköy, Halkalı-Başakşehir, Silivri - Çatalca, Beylikdüzü, Avcılar - Bahçeşehir, Bakırköy, Kadıköy, Taksim, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
  • For detailed information on timetables and fares, you can visit the official Havaist website or contact a customer service representative.
Taxi
  • You can take a taxi to the airport from anywhere in Istanbul, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • When traveling from the city center to the airport, any bridge and toll road fees along the route are paid by the passenger.
Car Rental
  • You can get to Istanbul Airport from the city center by renting a car.
  • You can rent a car from Avec, Sixt, Hertz, Rent Go, or any of the many other companies with an office at the airport, and use the vehicle delivery points at the airport.
Transfer
  • You can travel from the city center to the airport in luxury and comfort with a private transfer service.
  • Since transfer is somewhat more expensive than the other options, you may want to share the cost with friends.
  • It is recommended to book your transfer at least 24 hours in advance.

Transportation to Nicosia City Center from Airport

Ercan Intl. Airport

Ercan Airport is 23 kilometers from the capital Lefkoşa (Nicosia), 44 km from Girne, 50 km from Magosa and 62 km from Güzelyurt. You can benefit from KIBHAS airport shuttle service, which has been serving for 6 years, to reach the city center from the airport because there is not a developed transportation system in the island. You can also choose from taxi, airport transfer companies and car rental option.

If you have booked your accommodation in advance, it would be useful to ask if your hotel can arrange airport transfer or not. There are some hotels that provide free airport transfer according to the number of passengers.

KIBHAS Airport Shuttle Services

These shuttle buses, which have been serving since February 2009, take the airport passengers to the bus stations in Nicosia, Girne, Magosa, Güzelyurt and Lefke from morning till midnight. Once you arrive at the bus station, you can go wherever you will be staying by taxi or minibus departing from there. This shuttle service is the cheapest way to get to the city center or wherever you want from the airport.

KIBHAS shuttle services officially serve only between the airport and bus terminals, but they can also drop you off at a point on the route on your request. Before getting on the shuttle, you can ask the shuttle driver about this detail or you can find out about it during your reservation. You can book by phone before you arrive at the airport.

KIBHAS suttles departing from Ercan Airport to Girne and Nicosia run for 12 times from 08.10 till 00.30. The number of the shuttles to other destinations is less frequent. KIPHAS shuttles to Güzelyurt and Lefke serve 7 times a day between 09.30 and 00.30 and the shuttles to Magosa serve 9 times a day from 08:10 to 00:30. Departure times may vary and the waiting times between the shuttle services are different for each service. You can easily see the KIPHAS building when you go out the incoming passenger terminal.

Taxi

Taxi fares at Ercan Airport might be a bit more expensive compared to the fares in Turkey. However, if you want to take a taxi, do not forget to bargain with the driver and make a comparison. With KIBHAS shuttles coming into service, demand for taxi has decreased and so, taxi drivers may reduce taxi fares considerably. You can be prepared by online searching for the offers of the companies for taxi fares to reach your destination. Also, if you are traveling with a few people and when you compare the per passenger shuttle charges, taking a taxi may be a more practical and convenient option, though the same advantage does not apply to taxi fare. Please note that the TRNC taxis can take up to 3 passengers as required by law.

Airport Transfer Companies

You can also benefit from the vehicles of the companies that provide airport transfer service to reach the city center or the hotels from the airport by making a reservation in advance. Especially if you are traveling in groups, the transportation service provided by these may also be more suitable for you in terms of price. These vehicles meet you at the airport upon your arrival and ensure you to reach your destination without waiting. Before boarding the plane, you can make a quick online search and make a reservation in advance or you can ask your hotel to arrange such a service.

Rent a car

Car rental prices in Cyprus are particularly convenient if you are going to rent a car for 3 or more days compared to Turkey. So are the fuel prices! Moreover, you can find many parking places which you don’t have to pay for. For this reason, renting a car is one of the preferred options for sightseeing in Cyprus. By renting a car, you can be more flexible during your trip and you can travel all over the island, which is not already very big. However, the traffic flows in the reverse direction (left) compared to Turkey and there are the right hand drive cars. For some people, this requires an adaptation process, especially at first. It would be useful to rent a car keeping this in mind. It is also important to remember that the automatic cars make it easier to get used to this adaptation process.

If you plan to travel from the airport by renting a car, we advise you to book in advance. As it is a common and preferred method in the island, you may have difficulty in finding a convenient car at the airport. To rent a car, you must be over 25 years old and have a Turkish Republic driving license. Ercan Airport has a car park reserved for rental cars. Many car rental companies use this car park. You can pick up and deliver your car at the same parking area. The car rental companies in Cyprus are usually local enterprises.

Nicosia Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Tuesday
20 Oct
Cloudy
25°12°
Wednesday
21 Oct
Clear
26°16°
Thursday
22 Oct
Cloudy
28°17°
Friday
23 Oct
Cloudy
28°14°
Saturday
24 Oct
Cloudy
29°15°

More Information About Nicosia

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Istanbul-Nicosia flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Istanbul-Nicosia flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Istanbul-Nicosia flights, you can use Sabiha Gökçen Intl. Airport, Istanbul Airport as departure airport, and Ercan Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Istanbul-Nicosia is 779 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Istanbul-Nicosia flights is Sunday.
AJet, Turkish Airlines organizes direct flights between Istanbul-Nicosia.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with AJet starts from approximately 1,613 EGP.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
AJet
1,613 EGP
1 piece X 4 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Pegasus
2,363 EGP
1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Turkish Airlines
2,776 EGP
No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 15 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 17.10.2026

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