Air tickets Almaty — Ercan

Looking for cheap flights from Almaty to Cyprus? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight to Ercan Airport, compare options from different airlines, book your seat and pay for the ticket online by card.

This page brings together the essentials for the route: distance and travel time, connection options, which airlines serve Almaty to Northern Cyprus, what the fare depends on, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see on the island.

General information about flights between Almaty and Cyprus

The distance between Almaty and Northern Cyprus is about 3,800 km. There is no non-stop service: Ercan Airport has scheduled flights only to cities in Turkey, so a trip from Almaty always involves a connection in Turkey — the shortest itineraries take around 7 hours in the air, layover time excluded. Northern Cyprus is roughly 2 hours behind Almaty. Kazakhstan citizens enjoy visa-free entry for up to 90 days, and the entry stamp is often placed on a separate slip; check the current requirements before you travel. The route appeals to beach holidaymakers and to fans of medieval fortresses.

It is important not to confuse the two airports on the island: Ercan (ECN) is in the northern part of Cyprus, close to North Nicosia, while Larnaca (LCA) is in the Republic of Cyprus on the south-east coast. They are different airports with different connectivity: the Air Astana non-stop from Almaty serves Larnaca, not Ercan.

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Flight schedule Almaty — Cyprus

There are no non-stop flights between Almaty and Ercan. Every option involves one connection in Turkey: the fastest routings go via Ankara or Antalya, at roughly 7 hours of flying time in total. Connections via Istanbul, Istanbul Sabiha, Izmir and Bodrum are also available and take around 7 hours 30 to 45 minutes.

Schedules and the number of flights change markedly by season and day of the week, so it is easiest to check the current dates and departure times in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on how full each flight is.

How much does a flight from Almaty to Cyprus cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the connection you choose and how far in advance you book. There is no fixed price — it is recalculated daily. The Freedom Travel search shows the exact amount including all fees, and lets you pay online by card.

Which airlines fly the Almaty — Cyprus route

• Turkish Airlines — operates the Istanbul — Cyprus leg
• AJet — operates the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen — Cyprus leg
• Pegasus — operates both legs: Almaty — Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen — Cyprus
• SunExpress — operates one of the legs (via Antalya and Izmir)
• Air Astana — operates the first leg from Almaty to Istanbul

The full list of airlines and possible flight combinations for your chosen dates is shown in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Almaty to Cyprus: travel options

There is no non-stop flight from Almaty to Ercan: the airport is served essentially only via Turkey.

The standard option is a single connection at a Turkish hub: Ankara, Antalya, Istanbul, Istanbul Sabiha, Izmir or Bodrum. An alternative way to reach the island is to fly non-stop to Larnaca (LCA) with Air Astana and continue overland, but bear in mind that this is a different airport in a different part of Cyprus and you would need to cross the dividing line.

Compare the options by total travel time, layover length and price: on this route the gap between the fastest and the cheapest itinerary is usually small, so convenient departure times often matter more.

Please note: if you fly with a connection, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the country where you change planes.

Find return flights from Cyprus to Almaty

Northern Cyprus airport

Flights arrive at Ercan International Airport (ECN), about 13 km east of North Nicosia (Lefkosa). Airport shuttles and taxis run to Nicosia, Kyrenia and Famagusta; flights to Ercan normally involve a connection in Turkey.

What to see in Northern Cyprus

The northern part of the island of Cyprus (the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus), with sandy beaches, fortresses and a Mediterranean climate.

• Kyrenia (Girne) and its harbour — a picturesque old port with a castle and a shipwreck museum
• St Hilarion Castle — a medieval mountain fortress with panoramic views
• Bellapais Abbey — a 13th-century Gothic monastery in the hills
• Famagusta old town — Venetian walls and the ruins of Gothic churches
• Ancient Salamis — the seaside ruins of a Greek and Roman city
• Karpas Peninsula — wild beaches, turtles and protected nature

The sea, the castles and the quiet of Karpas are waiting: choose a convenient connection to Ercan in the Freedom Travel search and buy your ticket online.