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Introducing Lefkosa


Lefkosa, the Capital of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and its most populous city. The landmarks of the city that stands out with its historic atmosphere are Arab Ahmet district, Lokmacılar Bazaar, the Great Caravanserai, Surlariçi, Venetian Column, Kyrenia Gate and Selimiye Mosque.

Lefkosa is known for:


Nature and Wildlife Forest History and Art

Quick information

NEARBY CITIES
Girne (27 km)
Gazimağusa (70 km)
Lefke (60 km)
CURRENCY
Euro (EUR)

COUNTRY CODE
+90

ELECTRIC POWER
G

TIME ZONE
GMT +2

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE
€3.54

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL (2 PEOPLE)
€49.00

Average Temperature

January
10 °C
February
10,6 °C
March
12,8 °C
April
16,7 °C
May
22,2 °C
June
25,6 °C
July
28,3 °C
August
28,3 °C
September
25,6 °C
October
21,1 °C
November
16,7 °C
December
12,2 °C

Lefkosa airport information

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ercan Airport is 23 km from Nicosia, 35 km from Kyrenia, and 45 km from Güzelyurt and Famagusta. You can get to the city center from the airport using buses that operate between 08.00 and 00.30. Bus fares vary depending on the distance.

Average time from airport: 25 minutes

Distance from airport: 12 km

TAXI:

If you want to travel from Ercan Airport to the city center by taxi, you can take one of the airport taxis that are always waiting by the passenger exit. Taxi costs vary according to the distance traveled.

Average taxi price: -

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