Flying from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV): what you need to know
Nicosia and Tel Aviv follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ECN to TLV flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
At the moment, £121 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ercan Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £312. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ECN to TLV. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Ercan Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport.
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Handy information about Ercan Airport (ECN)
75.35% of flights departing from Ercan Airport land at their destination on time.
Ercan Airport is about 30 miles from central Nicosia. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Ercan Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, take a look at Immaculate 2-bed Penthouse in Kyrenia. It's a short ride from ECN.
Arriving at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Consider staying in a hotel near TLV if you're taking a late Ercan Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Ben Gurion International Airport rental car and explore Tel Aviv and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Budget and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Ben Gurion International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to central Tel Aviv
Ben Gurion International Airport is roughly 13 miles from central Tel Aviv. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ercan Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Tel Aviv in April.
When booking your flight from Ercan Airport to Ben Gurion International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tel Aviv, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ECN to TLV in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
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