Travel to North Cyprus

North Cyprus Airlines

There are three airlines which fly to Northern Cyprus. These airlines provide regular daily flights, via Turkey to Ercan. Read more about North Cyprus Airlines.

North Cyprus Airport

Northern Cyprus has two international airports. The larger of the two is Ercan near Nicosia (Lefkosa), the other is Geçitkale near Famagusta.

Flight Information

For information on all flights in and out of Ercan Airport Tel: +90 392 231 4806 (For more info see Airlines)

North Cyprus Ferry

There are regular ferry services from North Cyprus Kyrenia and North Cyprus Famagusta to towns on the Southern coast of Turkey, namely Mersin, Antalya and Tasucu. From Mersin, it is possible to sail to Syria, Lebanon and Israel.

North Cyprus Ferry Schedules

Marinas

There are yacht mooring facilities in Kyrenia and Famagusta in North Cyprus.

Ports

The main industrial port in Northern Cyprus is in Famagusta and Kyrenia.

Passports and Visas

All foreign country passports are recognized at the entrance checkpoints of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Greek Cypriots, Greeks from Greece and citizens of Armenia should have visa. Visa applications can be done to T.R.N.C. foreign representatives for the Nations that mentioned above. If any citizen of a country that mentioned above is married to a TRNC citizen, the need of a visa is evaluated in a different manner and could be more elastic. But this special condition is determined after the application to the foreign representation of TRNC. On the other hand, it is possible for the people from different nations (except the ones mentioned above) who enter Turkey, to enter TRNC freely as a tourist or with a tourist group. The same procedure is carried out to passengers who travel separately. Separate passengers have to have enough amount of cash, returning ticket and reservation to a TRNC Hotel (proving that the purpose of travel is tourism) Under these circumstances it is impossible to have a problem during the entrance of TRNC. When entering TRNC the period of the visa given is determined by the immigration police officer. After entering TRNC and if you have valid justifications you can apply to prolong for visa to ministry of interior.

Northern Cyprus Narcotics Regulations

The import or movement of narcotics into or around the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is prohibited. Any such action is considered as being illegal.

Customs Regulations

Customs regulations while entering and leaving TRNC Customs regulations shows similarity with the developed European countries...