Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
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Ercan Airport → Arkin Palm Beach Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Gazimağusa (Famagusta), roughly 55 km and 55 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 Arkin Palm Beach Hotel it is roughly 55 km, about 55 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 €140. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Ercan Airport (ECN) → Arkin Palm Beach Hotel, Gazimağusa (Famagusta)
- Distance
- ~55 km
- Travel time
- ~55 min
- Price
- from €70 one way · €140 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €70 (3 passengers) · First Class €100 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €140 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 3 h (domestic) / 4 h (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 | €16.67 | €33.33 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €8.75 | €17.50 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €8.75 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 55 min for the 55 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 3 h before a domestic and 4 h before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Arkin Palm Beach Hotel is a beach hotel in Gazimağusa (Famagusta), on the east coast of Northern Cyprus. From here the walled old town is a short drive away, with the Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque and Othello Castle among its landmarks. Nearby places to stay include Golden Palms Guest House, Santa Napa Guest House and Royal Goddess.
Travelling with young children? When you book your private transfer from Ercan Airport (ECN), add a baby seat or child seat as an extra so it is fitted before the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Choose a vehicle whose listed luggage capacity leaves room for beach bags and pushchairs, and the fixed price stays the same all the way to the hotel entrance.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque | 1.5 km | 19 min walk |
| Othello Castle | 1.6 km | 20 min walk |
| Salamis Ancient City | 8.3 km | by car |
Arkin Palm Beach Hotel → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 55 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 3 h before a domestic flight and 4 h before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic3 hbefore departure, leave the hotel
International4 hbefore departure, leave the hotel
More hotels close by
All prices for Gazimağusa (Famagusta)- Golden Palms Guest House Gazimağusa (Famagusta) · 1.4 km
- Santa Napa Guest House Gazimağusa (Famagusta) · 1.4 km
- Royal Goddess Gazimağusa (Famagusta) · 1.7 km
- Port View Hotel Gazimağusa (Famagusta) · 2.8 km
- Caddemminn Hotel Gazimağusa (Famagusta) · 3.1 km
- Grand Sapphire City Hotel Gazimağusa (Famagusta) · 3.4 km
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Arkin Palm Beach Hotel.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to Arkin Palm Beach Hotel?
Arkin Palm Beach Hotel sits in Gazimağusa (Famagusta), roughly 55 km from the airport – about 55 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Arkin Palm Beach Hotel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €70 (3 passengers), First Class €100 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €140 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to Arkin Palm Beach Hotel a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ercan Airport to your door in Arkin Palm Beach Hotel. 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 Arkin Palm Beach Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Gazimağusa, 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 Arkin Palm Beach Hotel for Ercan Airport?
The drive is about 55 min. Leave at least 3 h before a domestic flight and 4 h before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
Which car suits a big group going to Arkin Palm Beach Hotel?
For Arkin Palm Beach Hotel the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €140 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
What can I find around Arkin Palm Beach Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque (1.5 km, 19 min walk), Othello Castle (1.6 km, 20 min walk) and Salamis Ancient City (8.3 km). Distances are straight-line.