There are three airlines which fly to Northern Cyprus. These airlines provide regular daily flights, via Turkey to Ercan. For information about time tables, prices and reservations, please contact the numbers below: Cyprus Turkish Airlines Tel: +90 392 228 39 01 Turkish Airlines Tel: +90 392 227 1061

Northern Cyprus has two international airports. The larger of the two is Ercan near Lefkosa (Nicosia), the other is Gecitkale near Famagusta.

There are regular ferry services from Kyrenia and Famagusta to towns on the Southern coast of Turkey, namely Mersin, Antalya and Tasucu. From Mersin, it is possible to sail to Syria, Lebanon and Israel.

Some hotels organize their own tours of the island. If your hotel does not do so and you wish to join a tour you may contact with your hotel reception who will put you in touch with a tour company.

This service is available in all major towns and some hotels. A British or international drivers licence is required. Rental cars have red number plates.

For information on all flights in and out of Ercan Airport Tel: +90 392 231 4806 (For more info see Airlines)

This form of travel is popular with the young and is generally not thought to be dangerous in any way

There are yacht mooring facilities in Kyrenia and Famagusta.

The main industrial port in Northern Cyprus is in Famagusta and Kyrenia.

A good inexpensive network of buses and mini-buses operates between all the main towns, in addition there are Dolmush (shared taxis) operating on the same routes. Taxis are widely available but do not carry a meter. However, there are standard journey charges.

Please drive on the left. Traffic and road signs are international. Maximum speed is 100 km/hr. Vehicles entering Northern Cyprus must be insured upon arrival. Seat belts must be worn. Drivers are prohibited to drive under the influence of alcohol. The limit is 50mgr.