Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €75
- Round trip
- €150
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Ercan Airport → Babil Bahçeleri: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Lapta (Lapithos), roughly 46 km and 45 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €75
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Ercan Airport (ECN) to Babil Bahçeleri it is roughly 46 km, about 45 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €75 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €160. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Ercan Airport (ECN) → Babil Bahçeleri, Lapta (Lapithos)
- Distance
- ~46 km
- Travel time
- ~45 min
- Price
- from €75 one way · €150 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €75 (3 passengers) · First Class €110 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €160 (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 45 min (domestic) / 3 h 45 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 | €25 | €50 |
| First Class | 6 | €18.33 | €36.67 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €10 | €20 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €10 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 45 min for the 46 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 45 min before a domestic and 3 h 45 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Babil Bahçeleri is a garden-style place to stay in Lapta (Lapithos), on the north coast of Northern Cyprus west of Girne (Kyrenia). As the name, meaning "Babylon Gardens", suggests, the setting is built around greenery, in a quiet area that stretches from the foothills of the Beşparmak (Kyrenia) Mountains towards the sea. Holiday Village Rose Gardens and Le Chateau Lambousa Hotel are both within a few minutes' walk, and Manolya Resort Hotel is a short drive away.
Travelling with children? Add a child seat or baby seat as an extra when you book. Your driver meets you at Ercan Airport with a name sign, the seats are already fitted, and the family goes straight to the door of Babil Bahçeleri at a fixed price, paid in the vehicle.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| St Hilarion Castle | 9.8 km | by car |
Babil Bahçeleri → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 45 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
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All prices for Lapta (Lapithos)Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Babil Bahçeleri.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to Babil Bahçeleri?
Babil Bahçeleri sits in Lapta (Lapithos), roughly 46 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Babil Bahçeleri cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €75 (3 passengers), First Class €110 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €160 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to Babil Bahçeleri a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ercan Airport to your door in Babil Bahçeleri. There is no meter – the price, from €75 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Babil Bahçeleri?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Lapta, Girne, 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 Babil Bahçeleri for Ercan Airport?
The drive is about 45 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around Babil Bahçeleri?
Closest to the hotel: St Hilarion Castle (9.8 km). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Babil Bahçeleri?
For Babil Bahçeleri the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €160 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.