Traveling from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Dubai: what you need to know
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4. The city is two hours ahead of Nicosia, where Ercan Airport is located.
Allow plenty of time to make your ECN to Dubai flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a public holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from ECN to Dubai with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Central Nicosia to ECN is around 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Of the departures from Ercan Airport, 75.35% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Dubai
AED 434 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ercan Airport to Dubai flight. A round-trip ticket right now is AED 1,101. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from ECN to Dubai. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Landing cheap tickets from Ercan Airport to Dubai is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest prices across every month and walk away with an awesome deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ECN to Dubai by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Ercan Airport to Dubai by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes around 15 minutes by car. The center is roughly 14 kilometers away.
Getting to the center by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ercan Airport to Dubai. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Dubai Airport rental car. Book your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and find adventure across Dubai and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks before your flight from ECN to Dubai can help you get the best possible rate.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is around 56 kilometers from the center of Dubai. After your flight from Ercan Airport to Dubai, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take about 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near DWC. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your ECN to Dubai flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or cab lines. Grab a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare availability and rates from Quicklease Car Rental, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Rental.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from DWC three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
Visit Dubai during peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Ercan Airport to Dubai in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Before booking an Ercan Airport to Dubai flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ECN to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
Start your Dubai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ercan Airport to Dubai, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. The Dubai Mall Heart, Burj Khalifa and Desert safari tourism are leading attractions which should be on any good Dubai itinerary.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dubai. Around 121 kilometers away to the south-west, top sights here include Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
Around 113 kilometers east of Dubai, Khawr Fakkān is another essential stop in United Arab Emirates. No visit is complete without checking out Souq Sharq, Mountain Top View Point and Wadi Wurayah National Park.