Car Hire at Ercan Airport (ECN), North Cyprus
Ercan Airport (IATA: ECN) is the main gateway to North Cyprus and the most popular pickup point for travellers heading to Kyrenia, Famagusta or the Karpaz peninsula. From the terminal it's roughly 30 minutes to Lefkoşa, 45 minutes to Girne, 40 minutes to Gazimağusa and 35 minutes to Iskele on the modern dual carriageway — every cardinal direction in TRNC is under an hour.
How pickup at Ercan Airport works
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We hand over the keys, walk you through the car and the paperwork, then point you to the exit road for Lefkoşa, Girne or Mağusa.
Why rent at Ercan with Sur Car Hire
- Local company since 1979 — not a sub-broker, the car you see is the car you get.
- Pickup arranged for late-night and early-morning flight schedules.
Our fleet at Ercan Airport
Economy hatchbacks for solo travellers, family-sized SUVs, and 7-seat minivans for groups arriving on the same flight.
Nissan March
Nissan Note
Nissan Latio
Nissan Wingroad
Mazda Demio
Toyota Ractic
Ercan Airport car hire FAQ
Can I drive a hire car from Ercan to South Cyprus (Republic of Cyprus)?+
Cars rented in North Cyprus generally cannot cross the Green Line into the Republic of Cyprus because the local registration is not recognised on the southern side. If you need to cross, ask us before booking — we can discuss cross-border options.
What documents do I need at Ercan pickup?+
A valid driving licence, your passport and the credit card used for the booking. The minimum age is 26.
Reserve your car for Ercan Airport
Pick your dates, choose a vehicle and get a confirmed price in GBP — no deposit at booking.
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