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.

Famagusta is one of the main ports of Northern Cyprus. A number of international cruise liners stop at Famagusta. Depending on their itinerary schedules, tourists spend anywhere between a few hours to a couple of days in Famagusta. A ship tour between Latakia (Syria) and Famagusta is available. The old port also service cargo and passenger boats.

Boat tours are available between Kyrenia and Famagusta. Tourist boats usually service day-trippers, but several passenger boats are also available for daily commute between the two ports.