Ercan Airport
The main air gateway for Northern Cyprus. The official airport source states that it operates 24 hours a day and offers taxis, buses, and car rental links.
There are three main international airports used for travel to Cyprus: Ercan Airport in Northern Cyprus, and Larnaka and Paphos airports in Southern Cyprus. Scheduled flights to Ercan operate in practice through Turkey, while Larnaka and Paphos serve as the main international entry points on the southern side of the island. Flight time from Turkey varies by departure city, but is generally around 1 to 1.5 hours.
Main Airports
3
Ercan Phone
+90 392 600 5000
Larnaka / Paphos Phone
77778833
Updated
13 Jul 2026
The main air gateway for Northern Cyprus. The official airport source states that it operates 24 hours a day and offers taxis, buses, and car rental links.
One of the busiest international entry points on the southern side of Cyprus, especially for Europe and Middle East connections.
The second major international airport on the southern side of the island, often used for western Cyprus and tourist routes.
Ercan Airport is located near Nicosia and is the main passenger airport on the Northern Cyprus side. The official Ercan website states that the airport is open 24 hours a day and that passengers can find information desks, taxis, buses, ATMs, and car rental facilities in the terminal.
Larnaka and Paphos airports are operated by Hermes Airports on the southern side of Cyprus. These two airports usually provide broader direct international connections for travelers arriving from outside Turkey.
If you plan to continue into Northern Cyprus, it is useful to confirm entry procedures and onward ground transport in advance depending on the airport you choose.
The official Ercan Airport website lists the main contact number as +90 (392) 600 5000 and notes that the airport operates 24 hours a day.
Hermes Airports lists shared customer service numbers for Larnaka and Paphos on its official contact page. The local landline numbers are 77778833 / 24008038, while the international landline is +357 25 123022.
Older guide texts often mention AtlasJet, but the current airlines most commonly encountered by travelers on Northern Cyprus routes are Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and AJet.
In official Turkish Airlines press and contact texts, the contact center number appears as +90 444 0 849 / +90 212 444 0849.
On the official Pegasus call center page, the 24/7 ticket line for Turkey is listed as 0888 228 12 12. Pegasus also lists a separate free line for BolBol members: 0850 399 17 01.
On AJet's official contact page, the free call center is listed as +90 850 333 2538, while the paid call center is listed as +90 888 228 2 538.
For schedules, baggage rules, ticket changes, and live announcements, the safest approach is to check the relevant airport or airline's official website directly.
During summer, public holidays, and peak student travel periods, prices and availability can change quickly, so it is better not to leave ticket and transfer planning until the last moment.