Cyprus…the island of Ahprodite..the island of Love.Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean and enjoys one of the healthiest climates in the world.It has an average of 330 days of sunshine a year with hot dry summers and delightful springs which see green fields and flowers blossoming everywhere.There are many reasons to choose Cyprus as your holiday destination:The excellent standard of accommodation complemented by a host of facilities and highly efficient service-an incomparable status in the Mediterranean-and its true to say that the Cypriots are proud of it and constantly aim to provide the best.You will also appreciate the wonderful climate;the fact that English is extensively and well spoken;goods in the shops have familiar brand names;Cypriots drive on left; a fascinating history very much in evidence throughout the island;some attractive handicraft to bring back home; exciting and varied nightlife-the list could go on and on but above all the greatest attraction is its people,their hospitality is absolutely second to none.In Cyprus you can really relax and enjoy the countrys natural beauty wherever you go and whatever time of the year brings you to Cyprus.
Airline companies flying to Ercan via Turkey (North Cyprus) ERCAN=ECN
Cyprus Turkish Airlines http://www.kthy.net , http://www.kthy.aero
Pegasus Airlines www.flypgs.com
Turkish Airlines http://www.thy.com , Atlasjet http://www.atlasjet.com Sun Express http://www.sunexpress.com.tr
Airline companies flying to Larnaca or Paphos (Direct-South Cyprus) LARNACA=LCA , PAPHOS=PFO
UK-LARNACA FLIGHT PRICES STARTING FROM JUST £22.50**
Excel Airlines http://www.xl.com
ThomasCook http://www.thomascook.com , http://www.flyThomasCook.com
Thomson http://www.thomsonfly.com
British Airways http://www.britishairways.com
Cyprus Airways http://www.cyprusairways.com Eurocypria http://www.eurocypria.com
Lufthansa Airlines-Direct from Germany. http://www.lufthansa.com http://www.germanwings.com
Easy Jet http://www.easyjet.com (Cheap Flights from Paphos-Cyprus)
Charter Flights from UK www.charterflights.co.uk
Air France http://www.airfrance.com
Olympic Airlines http://www.olympicairlines.com
Globespan http://www.flyglobespan.com
Monarch Airlines http://www.flymonarch.com
Czech Airlines http://www.czechairlines.com
Austrian Airlines http://www.aua.com
Emirates Airlines http://www.emirates.com
Olympic Direct http://www.olympicdirect.com
Cheap Flights http://www.cheapflights.co.uk
Sky Europe http://www1.skyeurope.com
Skycanner http://www.skyscanner.net
Flight Details http://www.flightholiday.co.uk
Cheap Flights all over world www.momondo.com
Cheap flights www.flightline.co.uk
CHEAP FLIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE TO LARNACA AND PAPHOS AIRPORTS,FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
AIRLINE CODES: Cyprus Turkish Airlines:YK Cyprus Airways:CY Turkish Airlines:TK British Airways:BA Atlasjet:KK
FERRIES:There are regular ferry services from Girne and Gazimağusa to towns on the Southern coast of Turkey, namely Mersin, Antalya, Alanya (in the summer months) and Tasucu.From Mersin, it is possible to sail to Syria, Lebanon and Israel.For schedules and prices,please contact one of the main operator below.For more info: Ferry Lines www.ferrylines.com
Fergün Shipping http://www.fergun.net Akgunler Shipping http://www.akgunler.com.tr
BORDER CROSSING FROM SOUTH CYPRUS TO NORTH CYPRUS:Since 2003, when the Republic of Cyprus joined the EU,it has become much easier to cross the border between Northern Cyprus and the south.The locals cross the Cyprus border daily to shop, do business or just visit either half of Nicosia If you are a tourist visiting North Cyprus,all you need to do is present your passport (and visa, if you need one for South Cyprus) at the Turkish Cypriot passport control, who will give you a white slip to fill out with your name, passport number and nationality. It is this white visa form that will be stamped by the Northern Cyprus border authorities,NOT your passport. Once over the North Cyprus border, your passport will be checked again by the Greek Cypriot authorities. You can cross the Northern Cyprus border as many times as you like, and stay as long as you want. The border crossings are open 24 hours a day.Crossing the Cyprus Border by Car:You are not permitted to take a Northern Cyprus hire car into south Cyprus.However,you can take a south Cyprus hire car into North Cyprus, but you will need to purchase additional insurance at the border crossing. This is because there is no insurance company in the south that covers accidents in the north.To cross the border at the Metehan crossing, simply drive into Nicosia and follow the signs for Keryneia (Kyrenia-Girne).You will only need to present your passport and complete a white visa slip once you arrive at the Northern Cyprus border authorities’ checkpoint.This is where you will buy your car insurance.
A TO Z INFORMATION NORTH CYPRUS-NORTH CYPRUS TOURISM-NORTH CYPRUS TOURIST GUIDE-HOLIDAY GUIDE
CAR RENTAL prices are very reasonable.An English driving licence is sufficient to rent a car. Cypriots drive on The left just as the British do, traffic signs are also international. Roads, in general, are in a good state. Wearing a seat- belt is compulsory.NORTH CYPRUS CURRENCY is the Turkish Lira (TL).Pounds as well as travellers cheques are accepted in banks, hotels and exchange offices Most of the credit cards are accepted in international hotels, in some restaurants and shops.However, it is not yet possible to withdraw money from cash machines with the cards.The cost of living in North Cyprus is very much to the advantage of European tourists.There are no limits for foreign currencies brought totheisland.ELECTRICITY240VOLTS.Plugs are in English standards.ENTRY REQUIREMENTSA VALID PASSPORT for citizens of England, France, Germany and other European countries. Children up to the age of 16 should have their own passports or be inscribed on the passport of either parent.HOTELS AND VILLAS Northern Cyprus has a limited but rather varied infra-structure of hotels.Most of the touristic places are, for the time being, concentrated around Kyrenia and Famagusta, but it must not be ignored that the magnificent Karpas peninsula will be developed as well in the coming years. There is a choice between five, four or three stars hotels and holiday villages, the standards of which correspond to European requirements.Inns can be found, in the old part of Girne (Kyrenia). Flats and traditional villas also exist at the seaside or in typical Cypriot villagesHOW TO GET THERE-BY PLANE: There are frequent scheduled and charter flights out of England and other European countries to North Cyprus. More than 60 flights per week arrive at North Cyprus airport Ercan during the summer. There are 15 flights from three airports of London; Stansted, Gatwick and Heathrow. Most of them arrive in the evening, North Cyprus has direct air links only with Turkey, where all planes from Europe must first touch down.From Turkey, you can choose from a number of scheduled flights from Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Adana and Antalya.BY BOAT: There is a fast ferry service three times a week throughout the year between Alanya and Girne (Famagusta). Also a fast ferry boat linking Tasucu and Gime(Kyrenia) during at all seasons and a new boat link has been established during the peak season between Alanya, Antalya and Anamur to Girne (Kyrenia) you are advised to reserve your places before departure.LANGUAGE:THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE in North Cyprus is Turkish. English is commonly spoken.MUSEUMSDURING THE SUMMER PERIOD (May to October) the museum opening hours vary, therefore it is advised that you contact the Museums and Antiquities Department (00 90 392 22 72 916) for information. During the winter months the opening hours are as follows:9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4.45 pm.The museums are closed on bank holidays.SHOPPING IN NORTH CYPRUS is very enjoyable. Salesmen are welcoming but discreet. Objects made of copper, silver, bronze and onyx, Turkish dolls, meerchaum pipes and tavla boards are easily found in souvenir shops. Gold jewellery, leather clothes and textiles are sold at reasonably cheap prices.Prices being fixed there is no bargaining in Cyprus. The majority of shops are open between 8 am - 1pm and 3.30 pm to 8 pm, except the market places which are open only in the mornings. Unlike other Mediterranean countries, Cypriot craftwork, apart from potteries, is not intended for tourists. You will need to look for them in specialized shops. Attention:Export of antiquities is illegal !TELEPHONEFROM ENGLAND dial 00 90 392 followed by your number in Cyprus.(Town codes:Girne (Kyrenia) 81;Gazimagusa (Famagusta) 36;Lefkosa (Nicosia) 22). From North Cyprus, dial 00 - 44 followed by the number in England.TRANSPORT TAXI PRICES ARE REASONABLE despite the fact that there are no counters.Ask for the price before departure.There is also a collective-taxi system mainly using minibuses.Bus departures are frequent between big and smaller towns during the day.However the departure times are not fixed. Public transport service is reduced after 6 pm and during the week-end.GIRNE (KYRENIA )THE PORTOFKYRENIA is undoubtedly one of the most enchanting sites of the oriental Mediterranean. The marina is bordered by old Venetian houses, restaurants and taverns. It attracts numerous colourful fishing boats as well as elegant yachts. Founded by the Myceneans towards 1600 BC, the town was protected by the construction of a fortress undertaken by the Byzantines in the 9th century,continued by the Lusignans and then by the Venetians.
CTA Cyprus Turkish Airlines (KTHY) Flights:CTA was founded in 1974 and currently operate a fleet comprising two A310’s and three B737’s. Flights from UK are direct to Ercan but touch down en route in either Izmir, Dalaman or Antalya but passengers to Northern Cyprus stay on the plane.Flights to Northern Cyprus depart from London (Stansted, Heathrow and Gatwick), Manchester,Glasgow and Belfast.Flights operate to Ercan which is the airport in Northern Cyprus.
LONDON NEWINGTON GREEN SALES & RESERVATION OFFICE 88 Green Lanes Tel:(+44) 207 241 5523 Fax:(+44) 207 241 5541
Lefkosa+90392 22 73 820 Istanbul+90212 267 09 73 Ankara+90312 418 04 25 London+44171 930 4851 Heatrow+44181 897 1731
ERCAN,LARNACA AND PAPHOS AIRPORT TRANSFERS ARE AVAILABLE