Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
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Ercan Airport → Grand Sapphire City Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Gazimağusa (Famagusta), roughly 51 km and 50 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 Grand Sapphire City Hotel it is roughly 51 km, about 50 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 €140. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Ercan Airport (ECN) → Grand Sapphire City Hotel, Gazimağusa (Famagusta)
- Distance
- ~51 km
- Travel time
- ~50 min
- Price
- from €70 one way · €140 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €70 (3 passengers) · First Class €100 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €140 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 3 h (domestic) / 4 h (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 | €16.67 | €33.33 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €8.75 | €17.50 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €8.75 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 50 min for the 51 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 3 h before a domestic and 4 h before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
Grand Sapphire City Hotel is a city hotel in Gazimağusa (Famagusta), Northern Cyprus, set outside the walled old town. Othello Castle and the Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque are a short drive away, as is the ancient site of Salamis to the north. La Terrazza Hotel, Caddemminn Hotel and Port View Hotel are all within a few minutes' walk.
When you book the private transfer from Ercan Airport (ECN), enter your flight number. The flight is tracked, so if your arrival is early or delayed the driver adjusts the pickup and is still waiting with a name sign when you come through arrivals. From there it is a direct, door-to-door ride to the hotel at a fixed price.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Othello Castle | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
| Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
| Salamis Ancient City | 5.4 km | by car |
Grand Sapphire City Hotel → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 50 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 3 h before a domestic flight and 4 h before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic3 hbefore departure, leave the hotel
International4 hbefore departure, leave the hotel
More hotels close by
All prices for Gazimağusa (Famagusta)- La Terrazza Hotel Gazimağusa (Famagusta) · 320 m
- Caddemminn Hotel Gazimağusa (Famagusta) · 510 m
- Port View Hotel Gazimağusa (Famagusta) · 630 m
- Novel Centre Point Hotel Gazimağusa (Famagusta) · 1.2 km
- Royal Goddess Gazimağusa (Famagusta) · 1.7 km
- Santa Napa Guest House Gazimağusa (Famagusta) · 2.0 km
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Grand Sapphire City Hotel.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to Grand Sapphire City Hotel?
Grand Sapphire City Hotel sits in Gazimağusa (Famagusta), roughly 51 km from the airport – about 50 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Grand Sapphire City Hotel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €70 (3 passengers), First Class €100 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €140 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to Grand Sapphire City 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 Grand Sapphire City 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 Grand Sapphire City Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Gazimağusa, 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 Grand Sapphire City Hotel for Ercan Airport?
The drive is about 50 min. Leave at least 3 h before a domestic flight and 4 h before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
Which car suits a big group going to Grand Sapphire City Hotel?
For Grand Sapphire City Hotel the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €140 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
What can I find around Grand Sapphire City Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Othello Castle (1.8 km, 23 min walk), Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque (1.9 km, 24 min walk) and Salamis Ancient City (5.4 km). Distances are straight-line.