Why go
- Capital of the Republic of Cyprus.
- Served by Geçitkale Airbase (GEC).
History
Nicosia, also known as Lefkosia or Lefkoşa, is the capital of Cyprus. It is the southeasternmost capital city among European Union member states. Its northern part is the de facto capital of Northern Cyprus.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Pegasus Airlines PC (737-800) · 7 routes: Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Gaziantep, Hatay, Istanbul, Izmir
- Atlasjet KK (A320) · 3 routes: Adana, Istanbul, Izmir
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800, A320, A321) · 3 routes: Ankara, Istanbul, Istanbul
- Maldivian Air Taxi 8Q (A320) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Geçitkale Airbase (GEC); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ECN has direct flights to 8 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Istanbul, Adana, Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir…). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Kyrenia Port, 19 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lefkosia (Nicosia), Cyprus. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.