Flights from Lefkosa Airport (ECN) to Istanbul Airport Airport (IST)

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Returns from £36.05

One-way from £18.03

Direct flights to Istanbul Airport from Ercan are only offered by Turkish Airlines as this route is in low demand, so the options are limited. If this route is not ideal, the only other option is to get a flight with a stop over. The flight time is approximately 1 Hour 45 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Ercan to Istanbul Airport, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Turkish Airlines566665600:1520:15VIEW FLIGHTS

Turkish Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 00:15 and 20:15.

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Turkish Airlines at thy.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
00:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK963
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK965
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK961
19:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK969
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK967
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Tuesday
00:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK963
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK965
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK961
15:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK977
19:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK969
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK967
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Wednesday
00:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK963
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK965
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK961
15:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK977
19:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK969
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK967
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Thursday
00:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK963
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK965
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK961
15:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK977
19:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK969
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK967
VIEW FLIGHTS
Friday
00:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK963
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK965
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK961
15:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK977
19:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK969
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK967
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Saturday
00:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK963
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK965
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK961
19:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK969
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK967
VIEW FLIGHTS
Sunday
00:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK963
09:20
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK965
12:45
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK961
15:55
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK977
19:00
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK969
20:15
AirlineFlight  No
Turkish AirlinesTK967
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Istanbul Airport. You can see full details of these below.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Beirut to Istanbul 02 Hours 1 Minute

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Price FAQ - Lefkosa (ECN) to Istanbul (IST)

DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Lefkosa ECN to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Lefkosa ECN to Istanbul IST is £18.03 ($23 €21.84)
£18.03
$23 | €21.84
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DIRECT Pegasus Airlines
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Lefkosa ECN to Istanbul IST?
The cheapest direct return flight from Lefkosa ECN to Istanbul IST is £36.05 ($46 €43.68)
£36.05
$46 | €43.68
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Flight Info FAQ - Lefkosa (ECN) to Istanbul (IST)

Who flies from Lefkosa to Istanbul?
The following airlines fly from Lefkosa (ECN) to Istanbul (IST): Turkish Airlines.
How far is the flight from Lefkosa to Istanbul?
The flight from Lefkosa to Istanbul is 797KM or 495 miles.
How long does the flight from Lefkosa to Istanbul to take?
The flight from Lefkosa to Istanbul takes 1 Hour 45 Minutes.

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