How to get to Ercan Airport from Famagusta by bus?
Detailed information on how to get to Ercan Airport from Famagusta by public transport.
Bus from Famagusta to Ercan Airport
The taxi fare to the airport can seriously ruin your mood. If such an expense is justified for a group, but when traveling alone, it makes sense to take the bus.
The Famagusta – Ercan Airport route is operated by the Kibhas company. The travel time is about an hour, and the ticket price for one adult is 350 lira (as of late 2024).
Bus Stops from Famagusta to Ercan Airport
Buses depart from the Kibhas terminal, located near the Eastern Mediterranean University, at this location. The bus departure point is also shown on the map below the text.
Before leaving the Kibhas terminal, the bus travels from Iskele and makes several stops there, but they are listed after the Famagusta stops in the schedule – don't let that confuse you. The stops are listed below in order, with the schedule based on departures from the terminal.
List of bus stops from Famagusta to Ercan Airport
Follow the links to see the stop locations on Google Maps.
Purchasing a ticket for the bus from Famagusta to Ercan Airport
You can purchase a ticket either on-site just before departure (even on the bus) or in advance on the website: kibhas.org.
You can also purchase tickets offline in advance at the Kibhas terminal ticket office.
On the website, you need to select your departure point and specific location first.
Next, you need to select the date and time of departure and the number of passengers (default is one person).
On the next step, provide your name, phone number, and email address. Keep in mind that the ticket will be sent via SMS to the provided phone number.
Bus Schedule from Famagusta to Ercan Airport
This route is quite popular, so buses run at short intervals and 24 hours a day. Night intervals are naturally longer, but overall you can comfortably catch a bus at any departure time.
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Ticket Price for the Bus from Famagusta to Ercan Airport
As of December 2024, the ticket price for the Famagusta – Ercan Airport route is 350 lira for one person. Students are entitled to a small discount (but not when purchasing on the website), and children under 5 years old can travel for free without requiring a separate seat.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bus from Famagusta to Ercan Airport
How long does the journey take?
This depends on the departure time and especially on traffic in Famagusta, but there should be no surprises along the rest of the route. Night buses arrive in less than an hour, but if the departure is during a busy time, you should account for just over an hour.
Where is the bus stop at the airport?
The bus arrives at the terminal for international flights, on the second floor, almost at the door to the building. If you need a bus upon arrival, the ticket office is located on the first floor near the car rental offices, after you pick up your luggage. The bus stop itself is literally across the road, where the taxis stop.
How much luggage can you take on the bus?
The free luggage allowance is two pieces, provided their weight does not exceed 30 kilograms. Additional charges apply for luggage that exceeds this limit.
When does the last bus from Famagusta to the airport leave?
In fact, buses run around the clock. The last Kibhas bus from Famagusta to Ercan Airport departs at 22:30. If your flight is early in the morning, you may want to take note of the first bus of the following day, which departs in less than 2 hours at 00:15.
When does the last bus from the airport to Famagusta leave?
The schedule is the same as for departures to the airport. The last Kibhas bus from Ercan Airport to Famagusta leaves at 22:30, but the next one is at 00:15, in less than two hours.
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