Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
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Ercan Airport → Enkaya Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Lefkoşa (Nicosia), roughly 16 km and 15 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 Enkaya Hotel it is roughly 16 km, about 15 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) → Enkaya Hotel, Lefkoşa (Nicosia)
- Distance
- ~16 km
- Travel time
- ~15 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 15 min (domestic) / 3 h 15 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 15 min for the 16 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 15 min before a domestic and 3 h 15 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Enkaya Hotel is a hotel in the heart of the walled city of Lefkoşa (Nicosia), Northern Cyprus. The Büyük Han (Great Inn) and the Selimiye Mosque are only a short walk away, so you can start the day in the old bazaar and end it in the lanes of the old town without needing a car. Zuma Hotel, Valide Hanım Konak and Nagas Premium Hotel are neighbouring hotels, each a few minutes' walk away.
Travelling with children? Add a baby seat or child seat as an extra when you book. It will be fitted and ready in the vehicle that meets you at Ercan Airport, so your youngest passengers ride safely all the way to Enkaya Hotel. Remember to request the same seat for your return transfer too.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Büyük Han (Great Inn) | 200 m | 3 min walk |
| Selimiye Mosque | 270 m | 4 min walk |
Enkaya Hotel → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 15 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 15 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 Enkaya Hotel.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to Enkaya Hotel?
Enkaya Hotel sits in Lefkoşa (Nicosia), roughly 16 km from the airport – about 15 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Enkaya Hotel 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 Enkaya 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 Enkaya 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 Enkaya Hotel?
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 Enkaya Hotel for Ercan Airport?
The drive is about 15 min. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around Enkaya Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Büyük Han (Great Inn) (200 m, 3 min walk) and Selimiye Mosque (270 m, 4 min walk). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Enkaya Hotel?
For Enkaya Hotel 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.