Flying from Dubai to Ercan Airport (ECN): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Dubai. Check out your options leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) when reserving your flight from Dubai to Ercan Airport (ECN).
Ercan Airport is located in Nicosia. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours behind Dubai.
Your flight from Dubai to ECN won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
With more travellers during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Dubai to ECN leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Dubai to Ercan Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Dubai Airport:
74.31% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Dubai to ECN flight? Check in to a hotel near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 56.64%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
About Ercan Airport (ECN)
Consider checking in to Pentadaktylos Mountain View apt 2 Bedroom after your flight from Dubai to Ercan Airport. It's a short drive from ECN and a good option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Pick up an Ercan Airport rental car and explore Nicosia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Gri rent, Nissa Car Hire and Oscar Rent A Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks before your Dubai to Ercan Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Ercan Airport (ECN)
At the moment, RM500 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Ercan Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM987. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Dubai to ECN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Dubai to Ercan Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Dubai to ECN.
Save money on your flight from Dubai to Ercan Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dubai to Ercan Airport (ECN)
July is when most people book flights from Dubai to Ercan Airport (ECN). Visit Nicosia in April for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Nicosia is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your Dubai to ECN plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Dubai to Ercan Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Nicosia
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Nicosia right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dubai to Ercan Airport:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Nicosia Old City, The Medieval Walls of Nicosia and St John's Cathedral are must-do's during your Nicosia adventure.