Istanbul (IST) to Ercan (ECN) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Ercan (ECN): Pegasus and Turkish Airlines. The two airports are 495 miles (796 km) apart. Turkish Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Antalya, Ankara and Mersin and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from IST to ECN
- PegasusNot in an alliance
- Turkish AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IST to ECN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Turkish Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Turkish Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Turkish Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Turkish Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Turkish Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Turkish Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Turkish Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Turkish Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Turkish Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Turkish Airlines
IST to ECN with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Antalya (AYT)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus, SunExpress and 1 more
- Via Ankara (ESB)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Mersin (COV)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus and AJet
- Via Izmir (ADB)Pegasus the whole way
- Via Bodrum (BJV)Turkish Airlines, then AJet
- Via Kayseri (ASR)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus
- Via Antakya (HTY)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus
- Via Gaziantep (GZT)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus
- Via Diyarbakir (DIY)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus
- Via Trabzon (TZX)Turkish Airlines, then Pegasus
IST to ECN: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from IST to ECN?
Pegasus and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Istanbul (IST) to Ercan (ECN).
How far is Istanbul from Ercan by plane?
Istanbul (IST) and Ercan (ECN) are 495 miles (796 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IST to ECN award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does IST to ECN cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IST to ECN with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Istanbul and Ercan?
The most direct connections are through Antalya (AYT), Ankara (ESB), Mersin (COV), Izmir (ADB) and Bodrum (BJV). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Pegasus through Izmir.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.