The North Cyprus guide

Everything you need before you land.

Straight, current answers on arriving in and living in North Cyprus — airports, the border, real costs, cities and resorts. Written by the people who make the drive every day, and published in all four of the languages our guests actually speak.

Arriving in North Cyprus

Airports, the border crossing, and getting to your resort.

ArrivalLarnaca or Ercan? The honest airport guideWhich airport really gets you to Kyrenia faster — and why most European visitors land in Larnaca.5 min read · EN · RU · HE · TR ArrivalCrossing the Cyprus border: is it safe, and who can cross?Who can cross, is it safe, every checkpoint, and the one catch — a clear, sourced guide.7 min read · EN · RU · HE · TR ArrivalGetting around North Cyprus without a carThere is no Uber and no Bolt in the north. Here's what actually exists — and how visitors really move between towns.6 min read · EN · RU · HE · TR ArrivalRenting a car in North CyprusA car hired in the south is usually not insured in the north — and you will not be let through without the paperwork.8 min read · EN · RU · HE · TR

Living & costs

Real, sourced numbers for anyone staying longer — or thinking about it.

LivingCost of living in North Cyprus 2026What a month really costs — rent by city, utilities, food and a realistic budget, with sources.8 min read · EN · RU · HE · TR LivingNorth Cyprus vs South: which is cheaper?The real cost gap between the two sides of the island — housing, daily life and the catch.7 min read · EN · RU · HE · TR

Cities & resorts

Where to stay, and what each town is really like.

CityKyrenia (Girne) guideHarbour, resorts and casinos, the neighbourhoods people live in, beaches and how to arrive.9 min read · EN · RU · HE · TR

Food & nights out

What to eat, where to go after dark, and how to get home.

TasteWhat to eat in CyprusŞeftali kebabı, hellim, molehiya and a meze that runs to twenty plates — with the Greek name for every dish.10 min read · EN · RU · HE · TR