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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ercan Airport to Istanbul? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £45. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Istanbul.£24 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ercan on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £24, select.
Istanbul.£24 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ercan on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £24, select.
Istanbul.£25 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ercan on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £25, select.
Istanbul.£25 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ercan on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £25, select.
Istanbul.£25 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ercan on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £25, select.
Istanbul.£25 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ercan on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £25, select.
Istanbul.£25 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ercan on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £25, select.
Istanbul.£25 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ercan on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £25, select.
Istanbul.£26 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ercan on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £26, select.
Istanbul.£27 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ercan on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £27, select.
Istanbul.£35 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Pegasus Airlines departs from Ercan on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £35, select.
Istanbul.£35 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound direct flight with AJet departs from Ercan on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Istanbul Sabiha.Price includes taxes and charges.From £35, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ercan to Istanbul

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ercan to Istanbul flights are currently cheapest in April.
Apr
from £24
May
from £24
Jun
from £25
Jul
from £25
Aug
from £25
Sep
from £25
Oct
from £27
Nov
from £26
Dec
from £25
Jan
from £35
Feb
from £25
Mar
from £35

Direct flights from Ercan to Istanbul

Alternative Ercan to Istanbul routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Ercan to Istanbul? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Istanbul Sabiha

19 miles from central Istanbul
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Nicosia to Istanbul: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£24
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 45 mins
Most popular airlineTurkish Airlines
Average flights per week208

Finding cheap flights from Ercan to Istanbul: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Sabiha and Istanbul.
The best price we found for a return flight from Ercan to Istanbul is £44. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Ercan to Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and AJet fly direct from Ercan to Istanbul.
As of April 2026, there are 208 flights per week flying from Ercan to Istanbul.
The cheapest month to fly from Ercan to Istanbul is usually April.
If you're flying from Ercan Airport, the cheapest airport near Istanbul is Istanbul Sabiha – which is 18.8 miles away from the centre of Istanbul. We've found flights into this airport from £44.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ercan Airport to Istanbul on Friday, 24 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Istanbul but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Istanbul is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. August is typically the warmest month in Istanbul, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Istanbul.

Flying from Ercan International Airport (ECN) to Istanbul: what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ercan International Airport to Istanbul.

  • Ercan International Airport is located in Nicosia. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Istanbul is one hour ahead of Nicosia.

  • The busiest route is from Ercan International Airport (ECN) to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can choose from 89 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ECN to SAW is the 02:50 AJet service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 23:50 with AJet.

  • Allow plenty of time to get on your ECN to Istanbul flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like March, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Direct Ercan International Airport to Istanbul tickets are available for booking. Istanbul Airport (IST) is where you'll complete your journey.

  • Well-known airlines that operate direct flights from Ercan International Airport to Istanbul include:

  • We make it simple to book plane tickets from ECN to Istanbul with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:

    • Adana Sakirpasa Airport (ADA)

    • Antalya Airport (AYT)

    • Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB)

  • Located around 11 kms (7 miles) from the centre of Nicosia, ECN can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • 77% of flights taking off from Ercan International Airport reach their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ercan International Airport (ECN) to Istanbul

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ercan International Airport to Istanbul flight is £24. The cheapest price for a return flight is £44. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To snag cheap flights from ECN to Istanbul, book your journey 11 months before your planned departure.

  • The best month for landing cheap Ercan International Airport to Istanbul tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from ECN to Istanbul.

  • Save money on your flight from Ercan International Airport to Istanbul with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Istanbul

Istanbul Airport (IST)

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) is around 40 kms (25 miles) from the centre of Istanbul. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Ercan International Airport to Istanbul. Book one of these accommodation options near IST instead:

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Istanbul Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from ECN to Istanbul.

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)

  • The centre of Istanbul is around 48 kms (30 miles) from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). After your flight from Ercan International Airport to Istanbul has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • After stepping off your ECN to Istanbul flight, kick back at a hotel near SAW. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Booking your ride from SAW four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Istanbul

  • February is the quietest month for flights from Ercan International Airport to Istanbul, while August is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Istanbul based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Book a Ercan International Airport to Istanbul plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from ECN to Istanbul around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Istanbul

  • Start your Istanbul trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ercan International Airport to Istanbul, check out our selection of hotels including:

  • Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia Museum are just the start of the top attractions to add to your Istanbul travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hagia Sophia History Museum.

Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)

  • You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other parts of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey around 354 kms (220 miles) east to Ankara to check off its popular sights. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 322 kms (200 miles) southwest of Istanbul, Izmir is another favourite stop in Türkiye (Turkey). Start your sightseeing at Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

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