Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
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Ercan Airport → Grand Sapphire Resort & Casino: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in İskele (Long Beach), roughly 49 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 Resort & Casino it is roughly 49 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 €145. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Ercan Airport (ECN) → Grand Sapphire Resort & Casino, İskele (Long Beach)
- Distance
- ~49 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 €145 (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 | €9.06 | €18.13 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €9.06 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 49 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 Resort & Casino is a resort with its own casino in the Long Beach area of İskele (Trikomo), on the east coast of Northern Cyprus. The long sandy shore of Long Beach is a short drive away. Courtyard Long Beach is a few minutes' walk from the resort, and Caesar Resort & Spa and Sea Life Hotel are close neighbours a little further along.
At a resort-casino it helps to arrive at the right door: your driver brings you straight to the main entrance by reception, so you can check in without wheeling your luggage around the grounds. For the return trip, meet the driver at the same main entrance at the agreed time, and the fixed price you booked covers the whole journey back to Ercan Airport (ECN).
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach (İskele) | 2.7 km | by car |
| Salamis Ancient City | 7.9 km | by car |
Grand Sapphire Resort & Casino → 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 İskele (Long Beach)- Courtyard Long Beach İskele (Long Beach) · 700 m
- Caesar Resort & Spa İskele (Long Beach) · 1.3 km
- Sea Life Hotel İskele (Long Beach) · 1.4 km
- Edelweiss Holiday Residence İskele (Long Beach) · 2.4 km
- The Arkin Iskele İskele (Long Beach) · 2.5 km
- Yelden Crystal Rock Resort İskele (Long Beach) · 4.2 km
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Grand Sapphire Resort & Casino.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to Grand Sapphire Resort & Casino?
Grand Sapphire Resort & Casino sits in İskele (Long Beach), roughly 49 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 Resort & Casino cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €70 (3 passengers), First Class €100 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €145 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to Grand Sapphire Resort & Casino 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 Resort & Casino. 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 Resort & Casino?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (İskele, 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 Resort & Casino 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 Resort & Casino?
For Grand Sapphire Resort & Casino the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €145 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
What can I find around Grand Sapphire Resort & Casino?
Closest to the hotel: Long Beach (İskele) (2.7 km) and Salamis Ancient City (7.9 km). Distances are straight-line.