Flights, transfers, hotels, packing and everything in between. By the end of this page you will see that getting to our clinic at Kamiloglu Hospital in Kyrenia, Cyprus North is far easier than you might expect, and that almost all of the logistics are handled for you.
Getting Here
How to Get to Kyrenia, Cyprus
There are two ways to reach us, and both are used by our patients every week. Neither is complicated. The right choice depends mostly on whether you prefer a direct flight with a longer road transfer, or a connecting flight with a very short transfer at the other end. Your personal coordinator will talk this through with you when planning your dates, and once your flights are booked, everything that happens after you land is arranged for you.
Option A
Fly to Ercan Airport (ECN)
Ercan is the airport of Cyprus itself, just 30 to 40 minutes by road from Kyrenia. All flights to Ercan connect through Turkey, usually a short stop in Istanbul with Turkish Airlines or Pegasus. From London, the total journey is around 6 to 7 hours including the connection, with similar timings from Manchester and Birmingham.
Shortest transfer on arrival: 30–40 minutes to your hotel
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus, frequent daily connections via Istanbul
No border crossing, you land in Cyprus directly
Option B
Fly to Larnaca Airport (LCA)
Larnaca, in the south of the island, has direct flights from the UK of around 4.5 to 5 hours with easyJet, British Airways and Jet2, often at very competitive fares. From Larnaca it is a 1 to 1.5 hour road transfer to Kyrenia, crossing the border into Cyprus along the way. The crossing is a routine passport check that takes a few minutes; thousands of people cross every day.
Direct flights, no connection, roughly 4.5–5 hours from London
easyJet, British Airways and Jet2 from multiple UK airports
1–1.5 hour road transfer; border crossing is simple with a passport
Which Option Is Better for You? An Honest Answer
There is no single right answer, so here is how our patients actually decide. Choose Larnaca if you value a direct flight above everything else, if you are flying budget airlines to keep costs down, or if connections make you anxious. The total door-to-door time is often very similar to the Ercan route, and you spend more of it on the ground rather than in an airport terminal. Choose Ercan if you prefer to land as close to the clinic as possible, if you are travelling shortly after a procedure and want the shortest possible car journey, or if the Istanbul connection happens to be cheaper for your dates, which it sometimes is. Patients flying from Turkey, Germany or the Middle East usually find Ercan the natural choice because connections through Istanbul are quick and frequent.
One reassurance worth repeating: whichever airport you pick, you will not be navigating anything alone. Tell your coordinator your flight number and the rest is taken care of. You can see exactly where travel fits into your overall treatment timeline on our how it works page.
Airport Transfers, Arranged for You
Your coordinator arranges a private driver to meet you in the arrivals hall at either airport, holding a sign with your name. From Ercan, the drive to your hotel in Kyrenia takes around 30 to 40 minutes through the mountain pass; from Larnaca it is roughly 1.5 hours including the border crossing. Transfers cost approximately €50 each way and can be built into your treatment package so there is nothing to organise or pay for on the day. The same driver service is available for your clinic appointments and for your return journey home.
Not Sure Which Route to Book?
Send us your home airport and rough dates. Your coordinator will recommend the best route and arrange your transfer, free and without obligation.
We partner with trusted hotels near Kamiloglu Hospital at three price levels, so you can match your stay to your budget. All are within 10 to 15 minutes of the clinic, and your coordinator can book accommodation as part of your package.
Budget
Comfortable & Practical
from €40 / night
Clean, comfortable hotels in and around Kyrenia town. Air conditioning, Wi-Fi and breakfast options, everything you need for a treatment stay without paying for extras you will not use. Popular with patients staying 7 to 10 days who want to keep the overall budget lean.
Mid-Range
4-Star Comfort
around €70 / night
4-star hotels with a pool, full breakfast and quiet rooms, the choice most of our patients make. A pool and a shaded terrace make the rest days between appointments restful, which matters more during treatment than most people expect.
Luxury
5-Star Beachfront
€120+ / night
5-star beachfront resorts with spas, sea-view rooms and fine dining. Many couples deliberately treat the trip as treatment plus a short holiday, and at these prices a luxury week here still costs less than a standard hotel week in many European cities.
A quiet tip from experience: choose comfort over glamour if you are deciding between the two. You will spend more time resting at your hotel than sightseeing, especially in the days around egg retrieval and embryo transfer. And because most treatments need only 5 to 10 days on the island, many patients add two or three extra nights at the end and turn the trip into a proper Mediterranean break.
Packing List
What to Bring
Packing for a treatment trip is mostly packing for a normal Mediterranean holiday, with a few important additions. Here is the checklist we send every patient before they travel:
Passport, valid for at least 6 months. This is the one item that can derail a trip, so check the expiry date the day you book your flights.
All medical records and test results, printed and digital. Even if you have already emailed everything to us, bring printed copies and a copy on your phone or a USB stick. It saves time on day one.
A list of any medications you take, including doses, plus the medications themselves in their original packaging.
Loose, comfortable clothing. After egg retrieval and embryo transfer you will want soft waistbands and easy layers, not anything fitted.
Comfortable walking shoes for gentle strolls around Kyrenia harbour on your free days.
Sunscreen and sunglasses. The Mediterranean sun is strong from April to October, and pleasant winter days still call for sunglasses.
A laptop, tablet or a good book for the quiet rest days between appointments.
Travel insurance documents and your European or international health cover details if you have them.
A plug adapter, unless you are British. Cyprus uses UK-style 3-pin plugs, so UK patients can leave the adapter at home entirely. It is one of several small ways the island feels unexpectedly familiar to British visitors.
Your Home for the Week
About Kyrenia (Girne)
Kyrenia, known locally as Girne, is a small Mediterranean harbour town on the northern coast of the island, framed by the Besparmak mountains behind and the sea in front. Its centrepiece is the old horseshoe harbour, lined with fish restaurants and cafes, and watched over by Kyrenia Castle, a Byzantine and Venetian fortress you can wander through in an afternoon. It is the kind of place where a slow breakfast by the water helps the days between appointments pass gently.
For patients, the practical points matter most. Kyrenia is safe and welcoming; solo travellers and couples walk the harbour and old town comfortably in the evenings. English is spoken almost everywhere, in restaurants, shops, pharmacies and hotels, a legacy of the island's British history and its large expatriate community. Taxis are affordable and easy to find, and most of the town centre is walkable anyway. Restaurants range from simple meze houses to polished waterfront dining, with a full meal often costing a fraction of UK prices.
The climate is one of the gentlest in the Mediterranean: long warm summers, mild winters and over 300 days of sunshine a year, which makes Kyrenia a pleasant place to recover in any season. And because our clinic sits inside Kamiloglu Hospital in the town itself, you are never more than a short drive from your medical team, whether for a scheduled scan or simply a reassuring conversation.
Want Us to Plan the Whole Trip?
Hotel, transfers, appointment schedule, all arranged by one coordinator before you fly. Tell us your dates and we will do the rest.
A handful of practical facts cover almost everything patients ask before their first visit. For UK travellers in particular, Cyprus holds several pleasant surprises: cars drive on the left exactly as at home, and the plug sockets are the same UK-style 3-pin design, so your chargers work straight out of the suitcase.
Currency
Turkish Lira (TRY) is the local currency, but Euros and British Pounds are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and ATMs are easy to find in Kyrenia.
Language
Turkish is the official language, and English is spoken almost universally in Kyrenia's hotels, restaurants and medical settings. All of our patient-facing staff speak fluent English.
Time Zone
GMT+3 all year round. That is 2 to 3 hours ahead of the UK depending on the season, close enough that jet lag is simply not a factor.
Mobile Phones
UK phones work with roaming; check your provider's rates before travelling, as some treat Cyprus under Turkish roaming tariffs. Local SIM and eSIM options are cheap, and hotel and cafe Wi-Fi is everywhere.
Driving & Plugs
Cyprus drives on the left, exactly like the UK, and uses UK-style 3-pin electrical plugs. British patients need no adapter and find hire cars instantly familiar, though most patients simply use taxis and our transfer drivers.
Emergencies
The general emergency number is 112. As our patient, you also have a more direct safety net: our clinic operates inside Kamiloglu Hospital, with 24/7 emergency cover, surgical theatres and an intensive care unit in the same building.
Weather Through the Year
Treatment runs year round, and there is no bad season to visit. Spring and autumn are many patients' favourites: warm, bright and calm without the peak summer heat.
Season
Months
Typical Daytime
What It Feels Like
Spring
March–May
18–26°C
Warm, green and fresh; ideal for a treatment stay
Summer
June–September
30–35°C
Hot and sunny; pool and sea weather, plan rest indoors at midday
Autumn
October–November
22–28°C
Warm seas and quiet streets; a lovely time to combine treatment with a break
Winter
December–February
15–18°C
Mild and often sunny, with some rainy days; pack a light jacket
Quick Answers
Travel Questions Patients Ask Most
Both work well. Ercan (ECN) lands you in Cyprus itself, around 30 to 40 minutes from Kyrenia, but every flight connects through Istanbul, making the total journey from London roughly 6 to 7 hours. Larnaca (LCA) in the south offers direct flights of about 4.5 to 5 hours from the UK with easyJet, British Airways or Jet2, followed by a 1 to 1.5 hour road transfer across the border, which is a simple passport check. Patients who dislike connections usually choose Larnaca; patients who prefer the shortest transfer on arrival choose Ercan.
Most nationalities, including UK and EU citizens, do not need a visa in advance for short stays in Cyprus. Entry is granted on arrival with a passport valid for at least six months. If you fly to Larnaca and cross by road, the border crossing is a routine passport check that takes a few minutes.
Yes. Your personal coordinator arranges a private driver to meet you at either airport. From Ercan the drive to Kyrenia takes around 30 to 40 minutes; from Larnaca it is roughly 1.5 hours including the border crossing. Transfers cost approximately €50 each way and can be included in your treatment package. Just send us your flight number via our contact page and everything is arranged.
We partner with hotels at three price levels, all within 10 to 15 minutes of Kamiloglu Hospital: clean, comfortable budget hotels from around €40 per night, 4-star hotels with pool and breakfast from around €70, and 5-star beachfront resorts from around €120. Your coordinator can book accommodation as part of your package, so you never have to guess which hotels are reliable.
Yes. Cyprus uses UK-style 3-pin plug sockets, so UK patients do not need a travel adapter. Cars also drive on the left, just like in the UK, which makes the whole trip feel surprisingly familiar.
Bring your passport (valid at least six months), all medical records and test results in printed and digital form, a list of any medications you take, loose comfortable clothing for after procedures, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses, your insurance documents and something to keep you entertained during rest days. UK patients do not need a plug adapter. The full step-by-step treatment timeline is on our how it works page.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Tell us your dates and we will plan everything for you: flight advice, airport transfers and hotel included.
