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2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul Airport and Nicosia. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• Pegasus Airlines

Flights from Istanbul Airport to Nicosia usually depart from Istanbul (IST) and arrive at Nicosia Ercan (ECN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Pegasus Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Turkish Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 176 round-trip, compared to C$ 195 via a layover through Antalya (AYT).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 21–C$ 138 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Istanbul Airport to Nicosia pass through Antalya (AYT), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Istanbul Airport to Nicosia route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 142 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 189, a difference of C$ 47. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul Airport to Nicosia route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 35 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Istanbul Airport to Nicosia flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Evening flights for 27%, and Night flights for 9%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul Airport to Nicosia:

• Earliest: departs at 1:10 am and lands at 2:48 am
• Latest: departs at 10:20 pm and lands at 11:58 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 5% above the route average of C$ 175. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Nicosia takes 1h 38m, covering 1,282 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Istanbul Airport to Nicosia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 97, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Nicosia Ercan Airport (ECN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 40 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Oscar Rent a Car
· Nissa Car Rental
· Pacific
· Garenta
· Nokta Rent A Car

Round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Nicosia range from C$ 128 to C$ 231, with an average of C$ 175 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 128 counts as a good deal.