Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Ercan Airport → Esentepe: Private Taxi & Transfer
Roughly 28 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 Esentepe it is roughly 28 km, about 30 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 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) → Esentepe
- Distance
- ~28 km
- Travel time
- ~30 min
- Price
- from €60 one way · €120 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €60 (3 passengers) · First Class €65 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Hotels
- 4 hotels, dropped at the door
Car prices for Esentepe
One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €65
- Round trip
- €130
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €100
- Round trip
- €200
Esentepe → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Going back from Esentepe 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.
| Car | Seats | Per person, one way | Per person, round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 3 | €20 | €40 |
| First Class | 6 | €10.83 | €21.67 |
| 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 28 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.
Esentepe at a glance
Esentepe is a village and surrounding residential area on the north coast of Northern Cyprus, east of Girne (Kyrenia), set between the mountains and the sea. The Korineum golf course makes it a regular stop for visitors who come to play golf. With quiet coves, villas with sea views and new residential developments, it appeals to those seeking a holiday away from the crowds.
Please note bulky items such as golf bags in your booking, so the vehicle can be chosen for the luggage space needed. Many villas and complexes in Esentepe lie on roads branching off the main coast road; giving the complex name and full address helps your driver find the right entrance.
Hotels we drive to in Esentepe
Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Esentepe.
How much time should I plan for Ercan Airport to Esentepe?
Plan around 30 min for the roughly 28 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 Esentepe cost?
You pay per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €60 (3 passengers), First Class €65 (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 Esentepe a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ercan Airport to your door in Esentepe. 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 Esentepe?
For Esentepe 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 Esentepe 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 Esentepe?
Yes. From Ercan Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Çatalköy, Girne (Kyrenia) and Lefkoşa (Nicosia). The airport page lists every destination.