In 2003 the borders between the North and the South of
Cyprus opened up and travellers then had the opportunity to visit the island in
its entirety, getting to witness the similarities and contrasts in its
character and to explore what had previously been shut off from the world.
Today, the North is still very much a hidden gem of Europe, with beautiful
nature, luxurious beaches, friendly accommodation and plenty of fascinating
history. Getting there is much easier too, with a huge range of UK departure airports,
flight routes, airlines and times available to choose from.
How to get a flight to North Cyprus
For North Cyprus holidays there are three airports you can
arrive into which include: Larnaca,
Paphos, which are south of the border, and Ercan in North Cyprus (via a brief
touchdown in Turkey). From Paphos it takes about 140 minutes drive to Famagusta
and 150 minutes to Kyrenia. From Larnaca it takes 50 minutes to Famagusta and
90 minutes to Kyrenia. Ercan has the quickest transfer at just 45 minutes to
both Famagusta and Kyrenia, though also has the longest flight, which is 6+
hours, while to Larnaca and Paphos it is only 4, equalling out the time it
takes to get to there from each route.
The best thing about there being three different ways to get
to North Cyprus is that this offers a lot more flexibility when it comes to
where you can fly from and the times you can go. Choosing to travel with a
specialist tour operator to the destination is a good way to get the fullest
range of these available choices.
Total Journey Information
Direct Traveller in particular have been directing holiday
goers to the delights of North Cyprus for 11 years, and offer over 220 flight
routes from 19 UK airports. This includes all of the major London serving
airports, along with others that are scattered around the country, such as
Birmingham, Exeter, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh and much more. This saves
travellers a lot of hassle, meaning that chances are they’ll be able to find a
flight from an airport near to them. It also provides the opportunity to save
some money or to find your ideal time through the flexibility of being able to
perhaps change your airport decision and opt for one that has cheaper flights.
How to find the cheapest flights
There’s no sure way to find cheap flights as they are
constantly fluctuating, depending on how far in advanced you’re booking, which
airline you’re flying with, when you’re going and where you’re going from.
Every little detail can make a difference, and so in order to get the cheapest
deals on your flights it’s always advisable to be as flexible as you can.
Booking ahead of time and also choosing to travel in off peak times (for
example, not in July or August) are ways that will ensure you slightly cheaper
flight prices.
The cheapest of the routes to North Cyprus is via Larnaca,
as this is offered more commercially by many different airlines and airports,
with over 120 flight options that provide a larger range of price options to
choose from.
Conclusion
There are many flights to North Cyprus via Turkey, or
non-stop direct flights to Larnaca. Looking at both, you may find that a flight
and transfer package to Larnaca airport (south of the border) will be cheaper
than flying to Ercan in North Cyprus. Mainly due to availability with a range
of airlines, this gives you a higher chance of finding your flight deals for a good price.
The
inclusion of a transfer also means that you’ll get to enjoy the changing
scenery of Cyprus on a relaxing drive all the way to your accommodation.
Do your research, or contact a company such as Direct
Traveller who has access to all flights to the island.
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