Travelling to Northern Cyprus

North Cyprus Holidays

North Cyprus has to be one of the most perfect holiday destinations in the world.  We feel sure that once visiting Northern Cyprus you will wish to return time and time again to enjoy its dozens of sandy beaches away from the maddening crowds and its rich history with its traditions and culture.  Once you allow North Cyprus in your heart it will be impossible to let it out.

 

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Getting  To Northern Cyprus

 

Getting to Northern Cyprus by Sea

There are schedule ferryboats travelling from Girne (Kyrenia) and Gazi Magusa (Famaugsta) to Turkey.  Turkey’s south coast ports are Mersin, Alanya and Tasucu.  There are passenger ferries and car ferries but the car ferryboats run much slower than the passenger ferries.

 

This brings up the subject of Passports and Visas which we have given detailed in our information section under the title Permits and Visas.

Flights to the TRNC

Getting to the TRNC (Ercan) is not as quick as flying say to Paris or Spain but is well worth the trip

 

As Many of our visitors to this site will already know, there are no direct flights to the TRNC from any other country other than Turkey.  This does not create a problem travelling to North Cyprus (Ercan) as flights to North Cyprus touch down in Turkey making a brief stop (approx 3/4 hour) before continuing the journey onto Ercan Airport.  During this stop passengers remain on the aircraft.

 

Travelling from or wish to stop over in Turkey you can continue your journey to Ercan North Cyprus by using one of the many scheduled flights.  Dependent on the airport that you depart the journey takes 60-90 mins.

Below are some interesting FAQs that maybe of help when planning your Journey with Cyprus Turkish Airlines.

 

We will do our best to keep these details up to date, but as these may change we can not guarantee their accuracy at the time you travel and so we advise you to confirm any details relevant to you with either Cyprus Turkish Airlines or your Travel Agent when booking your Flight to North Cyprus.  North Cyprus Website cannot be held responsible for any changes to Cyprus Turkish Airlines Regulations or Charges

 

Baggage Allowance

Baggage allowance for fights to Turkey and Europe are 20KG.  Infants between the age of 0 and 2 have no free allowance.

Limitations:  Luggage flying with Cyrprus Turkish Airlines

 

Due to Health and Safety Cyprus Turkish Airlines state that no one piece of luggage should weigh more than 32Kgs.  Hand luggage allowance is one item per person, your hand luggage must not be larger than 56 x 45 x 25cm and should not exceed 5kg in weight.

We have all done it, Excess Baggage 

Guess you all know what comes next, exceed the luggage weight allowance and you will be charged extra

 

Below are the up to date  details that we have for charges at present, but these will change, so we do advise you to check them out prior to your trip.

 

Flights to and from (both ways) Cyprus – Turkey – Cyprus– 3 Euro/per KG

Flights to and from (both ways) Cyprus – UK – Cyprus – 7 Euro/per Kg

Flights Turkey – UK – Turkey – 7 Euro/per Kg

Flights UK – Cyprus – UK – 7 GBP/per Kg

Flights UK – Turkey – UK – 7 GBP/per Kg

What can you put in your Hand Luggage on Flights to Ercan with Cyprus Turkish Airlines

 

Hand Luggage not permitted to Carry Sharp implements, pocket knives, knives, nail clippers, lighters, explosives and firearms are not permitted.

Hand Luggage permitted

Coat, shawl or blanket

Small womans handbag, shoulder bag or small backpack

Unberella or Walking Stick

Camera, binoculars

Reading matter sufficient for the Journey

Baby food sufficient for the Journey

Wheelchairs    extra charges are not made for wheelchairs, however they are added to controlled hold baggage and they cannot be kept in the cabin.

For the Golfers and Divers travelling to and from North Cyprus with Cyprus Turkish Airlines

 

If you travel regularly with Cyprus Turkish Airlines golf and scuba equipment will be transported free of charge, under the provison that it does not weigh more than 10kg

Flying during Pregnancy

 

You will be permitted to board if pregant for 6 months or more only if you receive a medical report which states that it is not risky for you the patient to fly.  The date of this medical report must not be older than 7 days before the date of your flight.

For preganancy more than seven months, additionally to the medical report you will be required to give a written declaration stating, you bear all the responsibility for possible complications that might occur during the flight.  This written declaration will not be accepted after check in procedures are completed.

If you are pregnant for 8 months or more you will not be permitted to board

Once again we strongly advise you to confirm with Cyprus Turkish Airlines or your Travel Agent , any details that relate to you and your Journey to Northern Cyprus.  Whilst we will keep these details as up tod ate as possible we cannot be held responsible for any changes Cyprus Turkish Airlines may make to their Travel Regulations

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