Ankara to Tymbou (Kirklar) (ESB–ECN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ESB–ECN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Valuair and Pegasus lead the route. The flight covers 345 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF Valuair | 28 | 32A, 73H, 7M8 | 1h10-1h15 | – | – | – |
| PC Pegasus | 14 | 320 | 1h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tymbou (Kirklar) from Ankara
| Metric | ESB→ECN | ASR→ECN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ESB | – | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
ESB: +03 · ECN: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ankara, it's 6:00 PM in Tymbou (Kirklar).
Turkish passport holders can enter Northern Cyprus (the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) freely with a passport or Turkish national ID card, with no time limit on stays. Ercan Airport (ECN) in Northern Cyprus receives direct flights from Turkey. Immigration at Ercan stamps you in immediately. Northern Cyprus uses the Turkish lira and Turkish is the primary language, making it a natural extension of travel from Turkey.
For the Republic of Cyprus (the southern part, an EU member), Turkish passport holders need a visa. Apply at the Cyprus Embassy or consulate. Turkish nationals can cross between Northern and Southern Cyprus at designated checkpoints (Ledra Palace, Ledra Street, and others in Nicosia) with a passport. At the checkpoint, Southern Cyprus authorities stamp a separate paper rather than your passport. Crossing is free and takes a few minutes.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST or SAW) to Ercan run about 1 hour 30 minutes on Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and multiple other carriers. Several daily departures from Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, and Izmir serve Ercan year-round. Northern Cyprus uses the Turkish lira (TRY). In Southern Cyprus, the euro is the currency, trading at roughly 38 TRY per EUR 1. Card payments work on both sides. Larnaca and Paphos in the south have their own airports (LCA, PFO) but Turkish carriers do not fly there directly. The Nicosia checkpoint crossing is the practical way to reach Southern Cyprus from Ercan.
ESB–ECN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ESB to ECN
Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Ercan International Airport (ECN) are connected by nonstop service from Pegasus and Valuair. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ESB to ECN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ESB to ECN ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 345 miles (555 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via GZT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kayseri (ASR).