Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Ercan Airport → Alsancak (Karavas): Private Taxi & Transfer
Roughly 44 km, about 45 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 Alsancak (Karavas) it is roughly 44 km, about 45 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) → Alsancak (Karavas)
- Distance
- ~44 km
- Travel time
- ~45 min
- Price
- from €60 one way · €120 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €60 (3 passengers) · First Class €70 (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 Alsancak (Karavas)
One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €100
- Round trip
- €200
Alsancak (Karavas) → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Going back from Alsancak (Karavas) to Ercan Airport costs the same and takes about 45 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Book it together with your arrival – the cheapest round trip is €120.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 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 | €11.67 | €23.33 |
| 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 45 min for the 44 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.
Alsancak (Karavas) at a glance
Alsancak (Karavas) is a coastal village west of Girne, stretching between the mountains and the sea. Hotels, holiday villages and beaches line the shore, among them Escape Beach, known for swimming by day and events in the evening. Further inland, the village has villas with gardens and quiet residential areas.
Some villas in Alsancak are reached via narrow side roads, and not every street is signposted, so please write the full address, the complex name and any house number in the notes. Remember to add your flight number: your flight will be tracked, and your driver will adjust the pickup time for early or late arrivals.
Hotels we drive to in Alsancak (Karavas)
Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Alsancak (Karavas).
How much time should I plan for Ercan Airport to Alsancak (Karavas)?
Plan around 45 min for the roughly 44 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 Alsancak (Karavas) cost?
You pay per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €60 (3 passengers), First Class €70 (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 Alsancak (Karavas) a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ercan Airport to your door in Alsancak (Karavas). 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 Alsancak (Karavas)?
For Alsancak (Karavas) 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 Alsancak (Karavas) 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 Alsancak (Karavas)?
Yes. From Ercan Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Lapta (Lapithos), Girne (Kyrenia) and Çatalköy. The airport page lists every destination.