Ercan Airport Serves Over 160,000 Passengers in 10 Days During Bayram Rush

The busiest days fell between Friday, 28 March and Sunday, 6 April, coinciding with the extended nine-day holiday period declared in Turkey. This resulted in a noticeable increase in both inbound and outbound air traffic at the airport.

Daily Peaks and Passenger Flow

On 28 March, Ercan Airport served 16,744 passengers and 113 flights, while on 6 April, the figure slightly rose to 17,012 passengers and 109 flights—marking the two busiest days of the period.

In total, Ercan welcomed 84,000 arriving passengers and saw off 76,023 departing passengers. Over the course of 10 days, 529 arriving and 528 departing flights were recorded.

Breakdown of Daily Traffic (28 March – 6 April):

• 28 March: 16,744 passengers | 113 flights

• 29 March: 15,939 passengers | 113 flights

• 30 March: 14,897 passengers | 109 flights

• 31 March: 15,506 passengers | 106 flights

• 1 April: 16,380 passengers | 115 flights

• 2 April: 16,380 passengers | 106 flights

• 3 April: 16,138 passengers | 96 flights

• 4 April: 16,210 passengers | 99 flights

• 5 April: 15,115 passengers | 91 flights

• 6 April: 17,012 passengers | 109 flights

The 10-day holiday period highlighted the airport’s pivotal role in facilitating travel between Northern Cyprus and Turkey, especially during national holidays when travel demand spikes significantly.