Çatalköy

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Ercan Airport → Çatalköy: Private Taxi & Transfer

Roughly 29 km, about 30 min on the road. A private car, your name on a sign, and a price that is fixed before you fly.

  • from €60
  • Fixed price
  • Free cancellation
  • Pay in the vehicle

Key facts

From Ercan Airport (ECN) to Çatalköy it is roughly 29 km, about 30 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the First Class for up to 6 travellers, from €60 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €100. You pay the driver the price you booked.

Route
Ercan Airport (ECN) → Çatalköy
Distance
~29 km
Travel time
~30 min
Price
from €60 one way · €120 return (per vehicle)
Vehicles
First Class €60 (6 passengers) · Economy €70 (3 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers)
Service
Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
Hotels
9 hotels, dropped at the door

Car prices for Çatalköy

One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.

Economy

Economy

  • 3
  • 3
One way
€70
Round trip
€140
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First Class

First Class

  • 6
  • 6
One way
€60
Round trip
€120
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VIP Sprinter

VIP Sprinter

  • 16
  • 16
One way
€100
Round trip
€200
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Çatalköy → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure

Going back from Çatalköy to Ercan Airport costs the same and takes about 30 min. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one. Book it together with your arrival – the cheapest round trip is €120.

Domestic2 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel

What each traveller pays

Trinktaxi charges per car, so sharing it lowers the cost per person. The figures below assume every seat is used.

CarSeatsPer person, one wayPer person, round trip
Economy 3 €23.33 €46.67
First Class 6 €10 €20
VIP Sprinter 16 €6.25 €12.50

Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €6.25 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 30 min for the 29 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.

Çatalköy at a glance

Çatalköy is a residential area east of Girne, set between the Kyrenia Mountains and the sea. With spacious villas and gardens, quiet streets and mountain views, it is favoured by foreign residents and families on holiday alike. Its closeness to central Girne gives easy access to small coves and restaurants along the coast.

Villas in Çatalköy are spread over a wide area, and many are reached via side roads, so writing the villa or complex name, the neighbourhood and the full address in the notes makes it easier for your driver to find the right gate. If you are travelling with children, request child seats and let us know their ages.

  • Ercan Airport (ECN)
  • About 29 km · 30 min
  • from €60 · one way

Questions travellers ask us

Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Çatalköy.

How much time should I plan for Ercan Airport to Çatalköy?

Plan around 30 min for the roughly 29 km drive. Rush hour can add minutes, but it never adds euros – the price is set when you book.

What does a car from Ercan Airport to Çatalköy cost?

You pay per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €70 (3 passengers), First Class €60 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are already inside the price.

Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to Çatalköy a normal taxi?

It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ercan Airport to your door in Çatalköy. There is no meter – the price, from €60 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.

Which car suits a big group going to Çatalköy?

For Çatalköy the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €100 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.

Can Trinktaxi also take me back from Çatalköy to Ercan Airport?

Of course. Tick "Add return" and enter the date and time. The way back costs the same; the cheapest round trip is €120.

Can I book other places near Çatalköy?

Yes. From Ercan Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Girne (Kyrenia), Alsancak (Karavas) and Lefkoşa (Nicosia). The airport page lists every destination.