Issues flying into N.Cyprus (ECN), departing Cyprus (LCA)?
Jan 22, 2023, 3:14 am
#16
Join Date: Jun 1999
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Hi I'm vacationing in AYT and there is a direct short flight to ECN. My flight then departs from LCA to CPH. I also have two passport (US & Japan) and am a resident of EU.
I realize technically you are not allowed to fly into ECN and out from LCA. However anyone have any experience with this ? I'm debating if I should cancel my flight and route myself to LCA via ATH.
I realize technically you are not allowed to fly into ECN and out from LCA. However anyone have any experience with this ? I'm debating if I should cancel my flight and route myself to LCA via ATH.
Jan 22, 2023, 5:24 pm
#17
Join Date: Sep 2005
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Hi I'm vacationing in AYT and there is a direct short flight to ECN. My flight then departs from LCA to CPH. I also have two passport (US & Japan) and am a resident of EU.
I realize technically you are not allowed to fly into ECN and out from LCA. However anyone have any experience with this ? I'm debating if I should cancel my flight and route myself to LCA via ATH.
I realize technically you are not allowed to fly into ECN and out from LCA. However anyone have any experience with this ? I'm debating if I should cancel my flight and route myself to LCA via ATH.
I travel on a US passport.
Jan 23, 2023, 2:52 am
#18
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Sunil
Jan 24, 2023, 1:35 pm
#19
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Crossing the border on Ledra Street took about 3 minutes. You'll go thru two check points....one on the Northern (Turkish) side, and again at the Republic of Cyprus. Passport was not stamped. At LCA, I was asked why I didn't have an entry stamp, and I said I entered the North via ECN, and crossed into the South at the Ledra Street border crossing. I was just waived thru.
Jan 25, 2023, 1:57 am
#20
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ROC used to take a very dim view on those entering Cyprus from TRNC, and used to deny entry or impose penalties. This all changed after a 2004 UN imposed unity referendum in which TRNC voted in favour and ROC voted against. Since then ROC were pressured into opening up Green Line crossings and toning down their objections.
Jan 29, 2023, 5:51 am
#21
Join Date: Jun 1999
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Crossing the border on Ledra Street took about 3 minutes. You'll go thru two check points....one on the Northern (Turkish) side, and again at the Republic of Cyprus. Passport was not stamped. At LCA, I was asked why I didn't have an entry stamp, and I said I entered the North via ECN, and crossed into the South at the Ledra Street border crossing. I was just waived thru.