Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
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Ercan Airport → Alya Rooms: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Lefkoşa (Nicosia), roughly 18 km and 20 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €70
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Ercan Airport (ECN) to Alya Rooms it is roughly 18 km, about 20 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €70 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €110. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Ercan Airport (ECN) → Alya Rooms, Lefkoşa (Nicosia)
- Distance
- ~18 km
- Travel time
- ~20 min
- Price
- from €70 one way · €140 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €70 (3 passengers) · First Class €75 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €110 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 2 h 30 min (domestic) / 3 h 30 min (international) before take-off
What each traveller pays
Trinktaxi charges per car, so sharing it lowers the cost per person. The figures below assume every seat is used.
| Car | Seats | Per person, one way | Per person, round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3 | €23.33 | €46.67 |
| First Class | 6 | €12.50 | €25 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €6.88 | €13.75 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €6.88 per person one way.
Trinktaxi travel notes for this route
- Add your flight number when booking – it lets the driver follow your landing time.
- Allow about 20 min for the 18 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 30 min before a domestic and 3 h 30 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Alya Rooms is a small guest-room property in the modern part of Lefkoşa (Nicosia), Northern Cyprus, outside the old city walls. The walled city with the Büyük Han (Great Inn) and the Selimiye Mosque is a short drive away. Merit Lefkoşa Hotel, Grand Pasha Nicosia Hotel & Casino and Hotel Sun are its closest neighbours, all a few minutes' walk away.
At smaller places such as Alya Rooms, check-in arrangements can vary, so let the property know your expected arrival time. Our private door-to-door transfer brings you from Ercan Airport straight to the entrance, with no shared stops or changes along the way. Thanks to the fixed price, the fare stays the same even if you land late at night.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Büyük Han (Great Inn) | 2.0 km | 25 min walk |
| Selimiye Mosque | 2.1 km | 26 min walk |
Alya Rooms → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 20 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
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All prices for Lefkoşa (Nicosia)Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Alya Rooms.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to Alya Rooms?
Alya Rooms sits in Lefkoşa (Nicosia), roughly 18 km from the airport – about 20 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Alya Rooms cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €70 (3 passengers), First Class €75 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €110 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to Alya Rooms a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ercan Airport to your door in Alya Rooms. There is no meter – the price, from €70 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Alya Rooms?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Lefkoşa, Kuzey Kıbrıs). If the entrance is blocked at that moment, you are let out at the nearest point a car can reach.
When should I leave Alya Rooms for Ercan Airport?
The drive is about 20 min. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around Alya Rooms?
Closest to the hotel: Büyük Han (Great Inn) (2.0 km, 25 min walk) and Selimiye Mosque (2.1 km, 26 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Alya Rooms?
For Alya Rooms the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €110 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.