Northern Cyprus Flight Ticket

General Information on Northern Cyprus

Known as the “Foster Land” in Turkish literature, Northern Cyprus is the 3rd largest island of the Mediterranean. In Cyprus divided politically into two as the Turkish and Greek regions, Lefkosa (North Nicosia) is the capital of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). A true holiday paradise with a summer season that lasts for almost 8 months, Northern Cyprus is a center of attraction for the visitors who want to relieve the fatigue of the whole year, have as much fun as they can, and enjoy the sun and the sea. Northern Cyprus is also outstanding with its hotels, holiday resorts, beaches, and entertainment venues.

Home to numerous civilizations with its history going back to circa 10000 B.C., it is possible to follow the traces of history in Northern Cyprus. Northern Cyprus where Turkish Republic citizens can enter without passport is on the way to becoming an indispensable route for numerous domestic and foreign tourists for its unique nature, enchanting views, spotlessly clean beaches, sea, entertainment culture, and warm climate.

How to go to the City Center from Northern Cyprus Ercan International Airport?

Built in Lefkosa to serve the British Royal Air Force during the Second World War, Northern Cyprus Ercan International Airport has started to be used for civil aviation after proclamation of the independence of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The airport has been named after Pilot Major Fehmi Ercan who was martyred during the Cyprus Peace Operation carried out by Turkish Armed Forces in 1974.

Ercan International Airport that has been providing the domestic and international flights since 1975 welcomes over one hundred thousand visitors a year. There are options of transfer from the airport that has a busy traffic in the summer months especially, to many places.

Taxi

If you want to go from Ercan International Airport to the city center and the neighboring cities rapidly and comfortably, you can use the taxi option. You can go almost anywhere in Northern Cyprus rapidly by taxi you can find at any hour of the day in front of the airport terminal exits.

KIBHAS Shuttle Buses

You can also prefer the KIBHAS shuttle buses to go to Lefkosa city center or numerous other points from Ercan International Airport. The KIBHAS shuttle buses depart from Ercan International Airport terminal exit. For the latest information on KIBHAS service times, routes, and fares, please click here.

Car Rental

You can go from the airport to any point you want in Northern Cyprus through a private travel by benefiting from the options of renting a car meeting your needs from the car rental offices available at Ercan International Airport. Please remember that the steering wheel is on the right hand side of the vehicle, since there is left-hand traffic in Northern Cyprus.

What to eat in Northern Cyprus?

Northern Cyprus hosts its visitors in the best way with its marvelous nature and developed holiday services. In addition to all these, another feature that adds value to Northern Cyprus is its magnificent tastes. Northern Cyprus cuisine includes almost all delicious foods from meat to fish, cheese to vegetables.

Northern Cyprus is renowned for the halloumi cheese. The halloumi cheese is indispensable for Northern Cyprus breakfasts. However, Northern Cyprus foods are not just these. The peach kebab made of caul fat stuffed with minced meat, onion, and parsley, and then grilled is the most beloved main dish in Northern Cyprus. Actually, the original name of this kebab is Chef Ali, but it is known as peach kebab in Northern Cyprus. Another most beloved taste of Northern Cyprus is the Cypriot meatballs. Flavored with potato, minced meat, and onion, the Cypriot meatballs are eaten with salad. A traditional taste, the green walnut jam, Piruhi, kolakas meal are also indispensable for Northern Cyprus tables. In Northern Cyprus, you can find eating venues that will cheer up your palates with their meals as well as luxurious restaurants. You can find restaurants that appeal to every budget and palatal delight mostly in Girne, Lefkosa, and Gazimagusa.

Where to stay in Northern Cyprus?

Northern Cyprus hotels generally determine their services as per the needs of those coming for summer vacation. Northern Cyprus hotels that are successful in terms of comfort and being full-fledged generally do not omit giving the services like swimming pool, sauna, spa, and fitness center. Northern Cyprus hotels that offer solution to those who look for more economical alternatives to 5-star hotels are located generally in Girne and Lefkosa. You can utilize the ones that meet your budget and needs best among the hotels located within the city walls and along the Dereboyu Avenue.

Must-Do's in Northern Cyprus

After booking Northern Cyprus flight ticket, AnadoluJet will take you to Ercan Airport. We suggest you check the must-do's in Northern Cyprus not to miss the details you should explore in Cyprus that is the marvelous site of the summer vacations.

• Wander the streets and cobblestone pavements of Surlariçi (Walled City), full of history.
• Shop in the shops selling the articles that belong to Northern Cyprus culture in Buyuk Han (Great Inn) in Lefkosa.
• Make sure to visit the Museum of Barbarism, which is the house in which Major Dr. Nihat Ilhan’s family was martyred by Greek soldiers on December 24, 1963 and is visited as a museum today.
• Make sure to visit the historical sites like Saint Hilarion Castle, Girne Castle, Selimiye Mosque, Bellapais Monastery, Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, and the Ancient City of Salamis.
• Visit the dungeon of the poet and writer Namik Kemal who was exiled to Northern Cyprus between the years 1873-1876 due to his famous play Homeland or Silistra, which has been turned into a museum.
• Explore Girne Marina and the Venetian houses around it.
• Take a boat tour to enjoy the sun and sea in Northern Cyprus. Explore the coves one by one.
• Get lost in the details of the Blue Mansion had built in 1957 by Paulo Paolides, a Greek gunrunner of Italian origin. Watch Paulo Paolides’s extraordinary life from the details of the mansion with the soundproof curtains, colorfully decorated rooms, milk pool, and historical collections in the house.
• Swim in Karpaz region where you can find the most beautiful beaches of the island.
• Cycle the island by renting bicycle in Marina.
• Start the day with breakfast tables that include halloumi cheese and lots of olive oil, feel yourself in a banquet with peach kebab in dinner.