# Nicosia Airport Transfer Guide (ECN) How to get from Ercan Airport in northern Cyprus to Girne, Lefkosa, Magusa and resorts: shuttle buses, taxis, transfers and arrival tips. **Airport:** ECN **City:** Nicosia **Country:** Cyprus **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ecn **Last updated:** 2026-10-26 Prices and transport schedules in this editorial guide are indicative. Confirm current public transport fares with the operator. Current transfer prices, availability and terms are shown in the live booking flow. ## Main Guide ### Quick answer Ercan Airport (ECN) serves the northern part of Cyprus. The official airport site lists its location as Nicosia and says the airport is open 24 hours. From the airport you can use the scheduled airport shuttle buses, taxis, a rental car or a pre-booked private transfer. The shuttle operator lists a limited set of cities, and check its app for exact stops. Taxis and pre-booked transfers go to your address. The areas we serve are roughly 32 to 60 minutes away by road (route estimates), with the far Karpaz peninsula much further, so a door-to-door ride often matters. If you arrive with luggage, with children, or to a resort area such as Long Beach, Esentepe or Lapta, a pre-booked transfer or a taxi is usually the simpler plan. If you are going to a bus-served city centre and travel light, the shuttle is worth checking. ### What actually happens after landing After landing you go through passport control, then baggage claim, then the arrivals hall. The airport site lists fast track points, including one before arrival passport control; ask at the airport how to use it. The official airport site states that a valid passport is required for entry and that some nationalities also need a visa. Entry rules for northern Cyprus can differ from those for the rest of the island, so check your own government's current advice before you travel. If you plan to continue to the south of Cyprus afterwards, check the border and entry rules from official sources before you travel (see Sources). In the terminal you will find an information desk, ATMs, a 24-hour first aid point and reception offices for hotel guests. Hotel and tour operator reception counters are in the car park. Free Wi-Fi is listed on the official site. Allow time for the baggage hall before you assume a fixed pick-up time. If your flight is delayed, tell your transfer provider, or check the booking confirmation for how delays are handled. ### Transport options explained honestly **Airport shuttle buses:** The airport lists 13 bus services. The shuttle operator's own site names Girne, Lefke/Guzelyurt, Lefkosa and Magusa/Iskele as served areas, with online tickets and a timetable and fares in its app. Free luggage is 2 bags up to 30 kg each; children under 5 travel free, and children from 5 need a paid seat. The operator states a vehicle may leave early once full and may leave late in heavy traffic or after an incident. The operator lists cities rather than hotel addresses, so you may need a further taxi at the end. **Taxis:** The official site says a taxi service operates 24 hours. No official fare table was found for the airport, so agree how the fare is worked out, and the total, before you set off. **Pre-booked private transfer:** The price is confirmed when you book. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, the driver meets you at arrivals as stated in your booking confirmation. This suits groups, families, and destinations that the buses do not reach, such as many resort areas. **Rental cars:** Car rental offices operate at the airport. Check the rental company's terms for driving in northern Cyprus and for any plan to cross the island. **Ride-hailing apps:** Availability can vary, so do not rely on an app as your only plan. ### Realistic pricing expectations Fares for the shuttle and taxis are not listed here, because no current official fare table was found for either. The shuttle's own app shows current fares and timetables, so check it before you travel. For taxis, ask how the fare is calculated and the total before you get in. For a pre-booked transfer, the price is shown when you request a quote on this page and is confirmed at booking. Costs to expect on top of any ride: the currency listed by the official site is the Turkish lira, and ATMs are available in the terminal. Check with your bank about card fees before you travel. ### Late night arrivals The official site lists Ercan Airport as open 24 hours and states that a taxi service runs 24 hours. Shuttle bus timetables are published by the operator, so check the last departure to your city before you plan around it. If your flight lands late or is delayed, the safest plan is one that does not depend on a bus timetable: a taxi, or a pre-booked transfer with a confirmed arrangement. Tell the transfer provider your flight number when you book and check the booking confirmation for how delays are handled. If you are heading to a resort area an hour away, such as Long Beach, Bogaz or Lapta, share the exact address with the driver in advance. Have the address saved on your phone. ### Families and luggage The official passenger guide lists baby care rooms in both the arrival and departure halls. It also lists a 24-hour first aid point. For families, the main question is the last stretch. The shuttle operator lists cities rather than hotel addresses, and a child's seat on the bus needs a paid ticket from age 5. With strollers and several bags, a taxi or a pre-booked transfer straight to the door is usually easier. If you need a child seat, request it when you book a transfer and give the child's age and weight. Do not assume a taxi at the rank will have one. No official statement on child-seat rules for taxis in northern Cyprus was found, so ask the provider before you travel. Bring snacks and water for the road; the longer resort transfers can take about an hour. ### Where you meet the driver For a pre-booked transfer, the meeting point and driver details are given in your booking confirmation. If meet-and-greet is included, follow those instructions; if not, the booking confirmation says where to meet. The airport has an information desk in the terminal if you cannot find your driver. Reception offices for hotel guests are in the terminal, and hotel and tour operator counters are in the car park, so do not confuse these with a private transfer. For taxis and buses, follow the signs from the arrivals hall, or ask at the information desk if you are unsure. ### Decision helper **Check the shuttle if:** you are travelling light to Girne, Lefkosa, Magusa/Iskele or Lefke/Guzelyurt, you do not mind a fixed timetable, and a bus stop is close to your accommodation. **Take a taxi if:** you want to go straight to your address and are happy to agree the fare before you start. **Book a private transfer if:** you are in a group, travelling with children or a lot of luggage, heading to a resort area the buses do not reach, or arriving at night, and you want the arrangement confirmed before you fly. **Hire a car if:** you plan to explore the island yourself. Check the rental terms first. ## Summary Ercan Airport is the gateway to northern Cyprus. For a smooth arrival, decide before you fly whether you need a door-to-door ride, and check entry rules with your own government. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Airport location, open 24 hours, 13 bus services, 24-hour taxi service, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, entry note (valid passport, visa for some countries), Turkish lira: https://www.ercanhavalimani.aero/en/ - Airport passenger guide (information desk, baby care rooms in arrival and departure halls, hotel guest reception offices and hotel/tour operator counters in the car park, 24-hour first aid point, fast track before arrival passport control, ATMs, lost baggage): https://www.ercanhavalimani.aero/en/yolcu-ziyaretci-rehberi - Airport shuttle operator (cities served, online tickets, 2 free bags up to 30 kg, children under 5 free, departure when the vehicle is full, timetable and fares in its app): https://kibhas.org/ - UK government travel advice, entry requirements for Cyprus: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus/entry-requirements - US State Department travel advisory for Cyprus: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/cyprus.html - Approximate distances and driving times to the areas listed (route estimates, not measured live): AirportTransferPortal route database, checked 2026-10-27 ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: How do I get from Ercan Airport to Girne (Kyrenia)?** Options are a shuttle bus, a taxi or a pre-booked transfer. Our route database estimates about 43 km and about 44 minutes by road. Check the shuttle operator's app for current timetable and fares. **Q: How far is Ercan Airport from Lefkosa (Nicosia)?** Our route database estimates about 32 km and about 40 minutes by road. Actual time depends on traffic. **Q: How far is Ercan Airport from Gazimagusa (Famagusta)?** Our route database estimates about 51 km and about 47 minutes by road. **Q: Is Ercan Airport open at night?** The official airport site lists it as open 24 hours and states that a taxi service runs 24 hours. Shuttle bus timetables are set by the operator, so check the last departure. **Q: Does the airport shuttle go to my hotel?** The operator lists cities it serves rather than hotel addresses; check its app for stops. A taxi or pre-booked transfer goes to your address. **Q: How much is a taxi from Ercan Airport?** No official fare table was found, so no price is given here. Ask how the fare is calculated and the total before you set off. **Q: Do I need a visa for Ercan Airport?** The official airport site says a valid passport is required and that some nationalities also need a visa. Check the current rules with your own government before travelling. **Q: Can I cross to the south of Cyprus after arriving at Ercan?** Rules for crossing between the north and the south can change. If you plan to continue to the south of Cyprus, check the border and entry rules in your own government's official travel advice before you travel; links are in Sources. **Q: How long does a transfer to Long Beach, Bogaz or Esentepe take?** Our route database estimates about 48 minutes to Long Beach Iskele, 54 minutes to Bogaz and 47 minutes to Esentepe. **Q: What is the luggage allowance on the airport shuttle?** The operator states 2 free bags of up to 30 kg each, with an extra charge above that. Children under 5 travel free; from age 5 a paid seat is needed. ## Arriving at Ercan Airport Late at Night **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ecn/late-night Ercan Airport is listed on its official site as open 24 hours, and a taxi service is stated to run 24 hours. That covers the airport side. The harder part is the road: most areas we serve are roughly 32 to 60 minutes away (route estimates), and some are further. ## Shuttle buses at night The airport shuttle operator publishes its own timetable and fares in its app. Check the last departure to your city; the operator lists cities rather than hotel addresses. The operator states a vehicle may leave late after traffic or an incident. ## Taxis The airport states that a taxi service runs 24 hours. No official fare table was found, so agree how the fare is calculated, and the total, before you set off. Have your address ready in writing or on your phone. ## Pre-booked transfers A pre-booked transfer is arranged before you fly. Give your flight number and address at booking, and check your booking confirmation for how delays are handled and where to meet. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, the driver meets you as stated there. ## Distances from the airport Estimates from our route database, not live figures: Lefkosa about 32 km (40 minutes), Girne about 43 km (44 minutes), Gazimagusa about 51 km (47 minutes), Iskele about 47 km (47 minutes), Esentepe about 36 km (47 minutes), Lapta about 56 km (60 minutes). ## At the airport The terminal has an information desk, ATMs and a 24-hour first aid point. Free Wi-Fi is listed on the official site. ## The bottom line At night, avoid plans that rely on a bus timetable you have not checked. A taxi or a confirmed pre-booked transfer is the calmer choice. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Airport location, open 24 hours, 13 bus services, 24-hour taxi service, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, entry note (valid passport, visa for some countries), Turkish lira: https://www.ercanhavalimani.aero/en/ - Airport passenger guide (information desk, baby care rooms in arrival and departure halls, hotel guest reception offices and hotel/tour operator counters in the car park, 24-hour first aid point, fast track before arrival passport control, ATMs, lost baggage): https://www.ercanhavalimani.aero/en/yolcu-ziyaretci-rehberi - Airport shuttle operator (cities served, online tickets, 2 free bags up to 30 kg, children under 5 free, departure when the vehicle is full, timetable and fares in its app): https://kibhas.org/ - UK government travel advice, entry requirements for the north of Cyprus and entry through Ercan: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus/entry-requirements - US State Department travel advisory, entry or exit through Ercan Airport: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/cyprus.html - Approximate distances and driving times to the areas listed (route estimates, not measured live): AirportTransferPortal route database, checked 2026-10-27 ## Taxi vs Transfer at Ercan Airport **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ecn/taxi-vs-transfer Ercan Airport has scheduled shuttle buses and a 24-hour taxi service, and many visitors also pre-book a private transfer. Which one fits depends on where you are going and what you carry. ## When the shuttle makes sense The shuttle operator serves Girne, Lefke/Guzelyurt, Lefkosa and Magusa/Iskele, with online tickets and a timetable in its app. It may suit solo travellers with light luggage whose accommodation is near a stop. Free luggage is 2 bags up to 30 kg each. The operator states a vehicle can leave early when full, so arrive in good time. ## When a taxi is the right call A taxi goes to your address, and the airport states a 24-hour service. No official fare table was found, so agree how the fare is worked out, and the total, before you get in. ## When a pre-booked transfer makes sense **Groups:** a larger vehicle can be arranged in advance for everyone together. **Resort areas:** resorts such as Long Beach, Bogaz, Esentepe, Lapta and Alsancak are not among the areas the shuttle operator lists. A transfer goes to the door. **Children:** request a child seat when you book and give the child's age and weight. **Late arrivals:** the arrangement is confirmed before you fly. Check the booking confirmation for how delays are handled. **Price:** it is confirmed when you book, so you know the amount before you travel. ## Meeting your driver If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, the driver meets you as stated in the booking confirmation. If not, the confirmation says where to meet. ## The bottom line For a city-centre bus stop and light luggage, check the shuttle. For anything else, a taxi or a pre-booked transfer saves you the last leg. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Airport location, open 24 hours, 13 bus services, 24-hour taxi service, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, entry note (valid passport, visa for some countries), Turkish lira: https://www.ercanhavalimani.aero/en/ - Airport passenger guide (information desk, baby care rooms in arrival and departure halls, hotel guest reception offices and hotel/tour operator counters in the car park, 24-hour first aid point, fast track before arrival passport control, ATMs, lost baggage): https://www.ercanhavalimani.aero/en/yolcu-ziyaretci-rehberi - Airport shuttle operator (cities served, online tickets, 2 free bags up to 30 kg, children under 5 free, departure when the vehicle is full, timetable and fares in its app): https://kibhas.org/ - UK government travel advice, entry requirements for the north of Cyprus and entry through Ercan: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus/entry-requirements - US State Department travel advisory, entry or exit through Ercan Airport: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/cyprus.html - Approximate distances and driving times to the areas listed (route estimates, not measured live): AirportTransferPortal route database, checked 2026-10-27 ## Ercan Airport with Children and Family **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ecn/family-and-kids Ercan Airport's official passenger guide lists baby care rooms in both the arrival and departure halls, an information desk, a 24-hour first aid point and ATMs. For other family facilities, such as trolleys and lifts, ask at the information desk. ## Getting to the accommodation with children Most areas we serve are roughly 32 to 60 minutes by road from the airport (route database estimates), and some are further. Plan for a long arrival day. **Shuttle bus:** the operator lists cities rather than hotel addresses. Children under 5 travel free; from age 5 a paid seat is needed. Free luggage is 2 bags up to 30 kg per passenger. With strollers and bags, the last leg after the bus can be hard. **Taxi:** goes to your address, and the airport states a taxi service runs 24 hours. No official fare table was found, so agree how the fare is calculated, and the total, before you set off. **Pre-booked transfer:** request a child seat when booking and give your child's age and weight. A larger vehicle can be requested for strollers and luggage. Check your booking confirmation for the meeting point. ## Child seat rules No official statement on child-seat rules for taxis and private vehicles in northern Cyprus was found. Ask your transfer provider what is arranged, and do not assume a taxi at the rank has a seat. ## Practical tips Keep snacks and water in your hand luggage for the road. Free Wi-Fi is listed on the official site, which helps if you need to message your driver. Have your accommodation address saved on your phone. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Airport location, open 24 hours, 13 bus services, 24-hour taxi service, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, entry note (valid passport, visa for some countries), Turkish lira: https://www.ercanhavalimani.aero/en/ - Airport passenger guide (information desk, baby care rooms in arrival and departure halls, hotel guest reception offices and hotel/tour operator counters in the car park, 24-hour first aid point, fast track before arrival passport control, ATMs, lost baggage): https://www.ercanhavalimani.aero/en/yolcu-ziyaretci-rehberi - Airport shuttle operator (cities served, online tickets, 2 free bags up to 30 kg, children under 5 free, departure when the vehicle is full, timetable and fares in its app): https://kibhas.org/ - UK government travel advice, entry requirements for the north of Cyprus and entry through Ercan: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus/entry-requirements - US State Department travel advisory, entry or exit through Ercan Airport: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/cyprus.html - Approximate distances and driving times to the areas listed (route estimates, not measured live): AirportTransferPortal route database, checked 2026-10-27 ## Getting from Ercan Airport to the City: What to Check **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ecn/cost-to-city This page does not give fares, because no current official fare table was found for the airport shuttle or taxis. What it gives is what you can check and how far the main areas are. ## Distances and driving times Estimates from our route database (not live): Lefkosa about 32 km, 40 minutes; Girne about 43 km, 44 minutes; Gazimagusa about 51 km, 47 minutes; Iskele about 47 km, 47 minutes; Long Beach Iskele about 48 km, 48 minutes; Bogaz about 54 km, 54 minutes; Esentepe about 36 km, 47 minutes; Catalkoy about 50 km, 55 minutes; Bellapais about 48 km, 52 minutes; Lapta about 56 km, 60 minutes; Alsancak about 54 km, 58 minutes; Guzelyurt about 59 km, 56 minutes; Tatlisu about 53 km, 53 minutes; Dipkarpaz about 117 km, 113 minutes. ## Shuttle bus The operator publishes current fares and the timetable in its app. Free luggage is 2 bags up to 30 kg each, with an extra charge above that. Children under 5 travel free. ## Taxi The airport states that a taxi service runs 24 hours. No official fare table was found, so ask how the fare is calculated and the total before you start. ## Pre-booked transfer The price is shown when you request a quote on this page and is confirmed at booking. Areas with active routes from the airport in our system: Lefkosa (Nicosia), Girne (Kyrenia), Gazimagusa (Famagusta), Iskele, Long Beach Iskele, Bogaz, Esentepe, Catalkoy, Bellapais, Lapta, Alsancak, Guzelyurt (Morphou), Dipkarpaz (Karpaz) and Tatlisu. Availability is confirmed when you book. ## Other costs The official site lists the Turkish lira as the currency and ATMs in the terminal. Check card and withdrawal fees with your bank. ## The bottom line The longer the road, the more a fixed, confirmed price helps. For short runs to a bus-served city centre, check the shuttle first. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Airport location, open 24 hours, 13 bus services, 24-hour taxi service, free Wi-Fi, ATMs, entry note (valid passport, visa for some countries), Turkish lira: https://www.ercanhavalimani.aero/en/ - Airport passenger guide (information desk, baby care rooms in arrival and departure halls, hotel guest reception offices and hotel/tour operator counters in the car park, 24-hour first aid point, fast track before arrival passport control, ATMs, lost baggage): https://www.ercanhavalimani.aero/en/yolcu-ziyaretci-rehberi - Airport shuttle operator (cities served, online tickets, 2 free bags up to 30 kg, children under 5 free, departure when the vehicle is full, timetable and fares in its app): https://kibhas.org/ - UK government travel advice, entry requirements for the north of Cyprus and entry through Ercan: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cyprus/entry-requirements - US State Department travel advisory, entry or exit through Ercan Airport: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/cyprus.html - Approximate distances and driving times to the areas listed (route estimates, not measured live): AirportTransferPortal route database, checked 2026-10-27 ## Published Guide Pages - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ecn - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ecn/late-night - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ecn/taxi-vs-transfer - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ecn/family-and-kids - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/ecn/cost-to-city ## Booking and Support Search: https://www.airporttransferportal.com/search?airport=ECN Airport Transfer Portal is a marketplace; local operators fulfil the transfer. 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