General Information
If this is your first visit to Turkish Cyprus, we suggest that you should add this page to your Favourites! Brief information about visas, accommodation, car rental, traffic, emergency phones, and much more, is collected together to provide answers to everything a tourist wants to know about the TRNC.
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Travelling Tips
We wish you enjoy your staying in Northern Cyprus as much as possible. And for this, we share several pieces of advice that are to be kept in mind when staying at the airport, travelling with pets, going to the beach, touring around the island, dining out or visiting a mosque.
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How to Get Here
Although there are no direct flights to North Cyprus, travelling to the northern part of the island is no longer a problem. Many airline companies have scheduled North Cyprus flights. There are also sea trips from Turkey to Cyprus.
By Air / By Sea |
Tour Operators
A tour operator is a perfect choice for those who don't have time to plan a vacation. Tour operators do everything from booking flights to organising transfers from the airport to the hotel. They are considered to create your holiday. Thus, be thoughtful about choosing one. |
Reservation Offices
Reservation offices situated in the UK, Germany, and Turkey will certainly save your time while booking a ticket to Turkish Cyprus. It is advisable to book a ticket at least 2-3 weeks in advance in summer. |
Tourist Centres Abroad
If you want to know more about travelling to Northern Cyprus contact one of the TRNC tourist centres. Get details on entry requirements, accommodation, tourist attractions, staying with children, transport, healthcare and more. |
Tourist Information Offices
Tourist information centres of Northern Cyprus provide visitors with information on the main attractions, lodgings, maps, and other items relevant for tourists. Don't get lost in Cyprus - ask for a nearest information office. Don't get lost in Cyprus - ask for a nearest information office. |
Hotels & Accommodation
There is a wide range of lodging for the visitors arriving in North Cyprus. Tourists are welcomed to choose North Cyprus hotels, holiday villages or villas for rent in Cyprus.
Hotels in Kyrenia / Hotels in Famagusta / Hotels in Nicosia / Hotels in Guzelyurt / Hotels in Iskele / Villas for Rent in Cyprus
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Dining Out
Traditional Cyprus restaurants serving Turkish, French, Italian, Mexican, Chinese cuisine, coffee shops, bars - Cyprus has gathered a diverse variety of places for dining out or having a drink. Find the place which suits your taste.
Kyrenia / Famagusta / Nicosia / Guzelyurt / Iskele |
Sightseeing
Every town of North Cyprus tells you its story through the places of interest. Kantara Castle and St. Barnabas Monastery, Kyrenia Castle and Shipwreck Museum - all of them have something interesting to tell you about the island's life and history.
Nicosia / Kyrenia / Famagusta / Guzelyurt |
Shopping
Whatever your memory is of North Cyprus, shops have that special memento to remind you of the journey to the island. Take a moment to visit some of them, and remember what made Cyprus special to you. |
Entertainment
Northern Cyprus provides all kinds of entertainment activities for sport keeners and those who prefer tranquil vacation. In case you haven't defined what type you are, look up for some tips which will help to find out what suits you better.
Going to the Beach / Sport Activities / Cinemas / Discos / Casinos |
Transportation
There is a well organised transport system of buses and shared taxis between all main towns of the TRNC. Besides, many companies and hotels offer taxi and car rental services.
North Cyprus Public Transport / North Cyprus Rent a Car / North Cyprus Taxi Services |
Currency Exchange
New Turkish Lira is the official currency of Northern Cyprus. And although eurocheques, travellers' cheques, US dollars, euros, UK pounds and other major foreign currencies are accepted in banks and hotels, you may exchange them into local currency in exchange offices. |