Driving Directions from Ercan Airport to Kyrenia
Planning your journey from Ercan Airport to Kyrenia? Whether you're a first-time visitor picking up your rental car or a frequent traveller, this step-by-step driving guide will ensure a smooth, safe, and enjoyable trip to the beautiful northern coast.
Step-by-Step Route
Leaving Ercan Airport
After receiving your rental car keys from our representative, exit the airport terminal area. You will immediately join the main airport road. Follow the blue signposts for Lefkoşa (Nicosia).
The Nicosia Dual Carriageway
Stay on this road for roughly 10 minutes until you reach the major Haspolat roundabout on the outskirts of Nicosia. Do not go into the city center. Instead, take the slip road heading North, following the clear signs for Girne (Kyrenia).
Climbing the Mountain Pass
You are now on the main Lefkoşa-Girne highway. You will begin to climb the spectacular Beşparmak (Five Finger) Mountains. This is a wide, well-paved dual carriageway. It offers stunning views, but please adhere to the speed limits as there are speed cameras located on the descent.
Arriving in Kyrenia
As you descend the mountain, the Mediterranean Sea will open up before you. At the bottom of the pass, you will hit the main Kyrenia roundabout. From here, you can navigate East (towards Çatalköy/Bellapais), West (towards Lapta/Alsancak), or straight ahead into Kyrenia Harbour.
Important Driving Rules in North Cyprus
- Drive on the Left: Just like the UK, all traffic drives on the left side of the road. Rental cars are right-hand drive.
- Speed Cameras: Speed limits are strictly enforced by fixed cameras. The limit is measured in km/h (usually 100km/h on highways, 65km/h on rural roads, and 50km/h in towns).
- Seatbelts & Phones: Seatbelts are mandatory for all passengers. Using a mobile phone without a hands-free kit while driving is strictly prohibited.
- Toll Roads: There are absolutely no toll roads anywhere in Northern Cyprus.
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