Flying from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ercan Airport.
Nicosia's timezone is UTC+2, making Nicosia one hour behind Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to ECN start from 00:05 — the first with AJet. The latest departure is at 23:55 with Pegasus. Overall, you can take your pick of 257 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ercan Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your SAW to ECN flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Pegasus is your ticket to exploring Nicosia (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Cyprus!). Browse the direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ercan Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Pegasus.
With an impressive 80.9% of services arriving as scheduled, Pegasus is the most punctual carrier for SAW to ECN flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ercan Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAW and ECN:
Adana Sakirpasa Airport
Antalya Airport
Esenboga International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
At the moment, ر.ق. 75 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ercan Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 207. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SAW to ECN.
The cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ercan Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SAW to ECN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ercan Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
When it comes to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport's on-time performance, 76.93% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SAW? If you're catching an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ercan Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
Step off your Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ercan Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option that's not too far from ECN, consider Immaculate 2-bed Penthouse in Kyrenia.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Ercan Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from gri rent, Nissa Car Hire or Oscar Rent A Car and find adventure across Nicosia and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Ercan Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
From Ercan Airport, Nicosia is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ercan Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Nicosia in April.
When booking your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Ercan Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Nicosia, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from SAW to ECN in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of Cyprus
You've done Nicosia, now it's time to explore other corners of Cyprus. Journey around 64 kilometres south-west to Limassol to check off its must-visit sights. From Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma to Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia, Larnaca is another essential stop in Cyprus. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Larnaca Salt Lake, Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi and Saint Lazarus Church.
