Tymvou is a city located in Northern Cyprus. The name Tymvou was said to originate from the word tomb in Greek. Tymvou is a small city by population with only less than 400 inhabitants. From Tymvou, you can travel to other parts of Northern Cyprus where you can find a local rich culture and historical attractions, as well as the beautiful scenery of the Mediterranean Sea.

Airports in Tymvou

1. Ercan International Airport

Ercan International Airport is the main airport serving Tymvou. This airport is located only 5 kilometers from the center of Tymvou. Ercan Airport was originally a military base until its conversion to the Northern Cyprus main civilian airport. Currently, only five airlines are operating in the airport, which are AnadoluJet, AtlasGlobal, Corendon Dutch Airlines, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines. To date, there are no direct flights from any destination to Tymvou. All passengers, including those travelling from Manila, will require to take a connecting flight to and from Turkey to reach Tymvou. At the airport, you can find facilities such as Wi-Fi and health services, as well as shops and restaurants for your convenience. Traveling to Tymvou from the airport will only take a 13-minute drive. You can also take the Ercan Airport Bus to the city center or grab a taxi to reach your hotel directly.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Tymvou?

The weather in Tymvou is generally warm and sunny. Tymvou experiences Mediterranean climate in which summer is dry while the winters are wet. Summer in Tymvou is between mid-May until mid-September. This season is relatively hot and dry with the lowest chance of rainfall. The temperature can also get as high as 40 degrees centigrade during this period. Do not be too worried as the ocean breeze may provide comfort in the warm weather. The winter season in Tymvou is mild and wet, usually with about 60% chances of rainfall. Rainy weather here is mild in comparison to other Mediterranean countries. Snow is not common except nearing the mountain range, but only with very little snowfall. Despite the rainy season, Tymvou is still abundant with sunshine during winter so you can still enjoy your travel. The shifting seasons of Spring and Autumn usually bring you warm days and colder nights, with no drastic change of weather. All in all, you can visit Tymvou at any time of the year.

The people in Tymvou is mostly Turkish settlers from the Ottoman Empire times. Therefore, no surprise that the Turkish culture is deeply embedded in Tymvou. This is notable especially by the traditional musical instruments played during traditional ceremonies and their local folk dances. Theatre is also very famous here and you can find many people eager to watch a play at the Cyprus Theatre Festival.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Tymvou?

1. Cyprus Museum – Cyprus Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in Cyprus. This museum has many historical Cypriot collections and artifacts, from the Neolithic Period up till before the country's independence in the year 1960. The museum also has a library and laboratories which are used to study the historical collections. You can visit the Cyprus Museum, which is opened seven days a week.

2. Büyük Han– Büyük Han is a famous inn and arts center near Tymvou with galleries, art workshops and souvenir shops within the building area. The historical building of Büyük Han dated back from the 1500s built by the Ottomans and has been preserved until today. The building is considered one of the most iconic buildings in Northern Cyprus.

3. Selimiye Mosque – Selimiye Mosque is considered the largest historical building that is still standing strong in Northern Cyprus. The mosque was originally Cathedral of Saint Sophia and later converted into Selimiye Mosque during the Ottoman Empire reign. The cathedral architecture resembling Notre Dame de Paris is maintained until today even though the building function has changed.