Flying from Tehran to Ercan Airport (ECN): What you need to know
Tehran's main base, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Tehran to Ercan Airport (ECN).
Ercan Airport is located in Nicosia. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes behind Tehran.
Your flight from Tehran to ECN won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Tehran to ECN departing from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Esenboga International Airport (ESB)
The distance from central Tehran to IKA is around 56 kms (35 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Tehran to Ercan Airport? Stay at a hotel close to Imam Khomeini International Airport, like Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel will also have you moments from the terminal.
When it comes to Imam Khomeini International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.19% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
About Ercan Airport (ECN)
Arriving on a late flight from Tehran to Ercan Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay a short drive from ECN at Pentadaktylos Mountain View apt 2 Bedroom.
Hit the road running by picking up an Ercan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from gri rent, Nissa Car Hire or Oscar Rent A Car and explore beyond Nicosia's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Tehran to Ercan Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Ercan Airport (ECN)
£95 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Ercan Airport. Return flights start at £174. These fares may change based on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Tehran to ECN. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Tehran to Ercan Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Tehran to ECN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Tehran to Ercan Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Tehran to Ercan Airport (ECN)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. April is the quietest month to go to Nicosia. July is when most people book flights from Tehran to Ercan Airport (ECN), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Nicosia is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your Tehran to ECN plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tehran to Ercan Airport in February when temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Nicosia
Start your Nicosia trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tehran to Ercan Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Nicosia when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Nicosia Old City followed by The Medieval Walls of Nicosia and St John's Cathedral.