Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Ercan Airport (ECN): what you need to know
Helsinki and Nicosia follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HEL to ECN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ercan Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between HEL and ECN:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Ercan Airport (ECN)
RM500 is the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ercan Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM994. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HEL to ECN if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ercan Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ercan Airport.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights leaving from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ercan Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to HEL:
Arriving at Ercan Airport (ECN)
After your Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ercan Airport flight has touched down, kick back at a nearby hotel. Immaculate 2-bed Penthouse in Kyrenia is a great option within easy reach of ECN.
Grab an Ercan Airport rental car and discover Nicosia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Gri rent, Nissa Car Hire and Oscar Rent A Car are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Ercan Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Ercan Airport (ECN) to central Nicosia
Ercan Airport to central Nicosia has a drive time of around 1 hour 10 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When to fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ercan Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Nicosia in April.
When booking your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Ercan Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Nicosia, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HEL to ECN sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cyprus
Limassol is just one of the many places in Cyprus waiting to be explored after you've seen Nicosia. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni.
Around 40 kilometres south-east of Nicosia, Larnaca is another essential stop in Cyprus. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Larnaca Salt Lake, Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi and Saint Lazarus Church.