Direct charter flights to Northern Cyprus through the Turkish Cypriots are restricted by the embargo on Turkish Cypriot ports. The Gecitkale and Ercan are the only legal airports for entry of vacation charters through Turkey and Azerbaijan. Since 2004, there have been flights connecting some European countries (including UK) to the Republic of Cyprus. Tourists headed to Northern Cyprus will usually fly to Republic of Cyprus and then to Northern Cyprus by crossing the Green Line.

Kyrenia is located 40 minutes from the Ercan airport and 1 hour from southern Cyprus’ Larnaca International Airport. Although the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is not internationally recognized, the port of Kyrenia entertains a number of cruise liners. There are also passenger boat services between Kyrenia and the towns of Karpaz Peninsula.

Bellapais lies just 10 minutes to the north of Kyrenia harbor. Upon reaching Kyrenia, you can hire a car or avail the local transport to the village up the hill.