There are 2 ways to get from Istanbul to Lakatamia by plane, car or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Ercan (ECN)
1 alternative option
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Istanbul to Taşucu
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Take the car ferry from Taşucu to Kyrenia
Istanbul (IST) to Ercan (ECN) flights
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Cyprus from Turkey
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Turkey
Conditions of entry into Cyprus from Turkey
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from compulsory quarantine (certificate needed)
Rules to follow in Cyprus
2m
Mandatory
Considerations leaving from Turkey
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Cyprus from Turkey.
Explore options for future travelDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Lakatamia is 1474.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Lakatamia is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Lakatamia is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1474.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Turkey from Cyprus.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 15 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Istanbul to Lakatamia is to fly, which costs 1.100 ₺ - 3.900 ₺ and takes 2h 41m.
The quickest way to get from Istanbul to Lakatamia is to fly which costs 1.100 ₺ - 3.900 ₺ and takes 2h 41m.
The distance between Istanbul and Lakatamia is 758 km.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Istanbul to Lakatamia, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Istanbul Airport to Ercan Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Turkish Airlines offers flights from Istanbul Airport to Ercan Airport.
There are 21+ hotels available in Lakatamia. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Istanbul to Istanbul Airport is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs 150 ₺ - 190 ₺.
- Distance: 758.1 km
- Duration: 2h 41m
What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Lakatamia, Cyprus?
Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul to Lakatamia every 2 hours.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Ercan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €490
Flights from Istanbul to Ercan via Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €490
Flights from Istanbul to Ercan via Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €490
Flights from Istanbul to Ercan via Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €490
Flights from Istanbul to Ercan via Adana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €490
- Website
- akgunlerbilet.com
Car ferry from Taşucu to Kyrenia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- akgunlerbilet.com
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