Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
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Ercan Airport → İskele (Long Beach): Private Taxi & Transfer
Roughly 51 km, about 50 min on the road. A private car, your name on a sign, and a price that is fixed before you fly.
- from €70
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Ercan Airport (ECN) to İskele (Long Beach) 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 €145. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Ercan Airport (ECN) → İskele (Long Beach)
- 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 €145 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Hotels
- 10 hotels, dropped at the door
Car prices for İskele (Long Beach)
One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €100
- Round trip
- €200
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €145
- Round trip
- €290
İskele (Long Beach) → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Going back from İskele (Long Beach) to Ercan Airport costs the same and takes about 50 min. Leave at least 3 h before a domestic flight and 4 h before an international one. Book it together with your arrival – the cheapest round trip is €140.
Domestic3 hbefore departure, leave the hotel
International4 hbefore 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 | €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 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.
İskele (Long Beach) at a glance
İskele (Trikomo) is an area on the east coast of Northern Cyprus, at the start of the Karpaz peninsula. Long Beach, known for its long sandy shoreline, has become the busiest part of the area in recent years, with a growing number of residential complexes and apartment developments. In the town centre, the Panagia Theotokos Church, now used as an icon museum, is a stop of historic interest.
There are many similar-looking complexes and blocks around Long Beach, so writing the complex name and your block and apartment in the notes helps your driver meet you at the right entrance. Please also mention extra suitcases or items such as pushchairs, which are common on longer stays; a larger vehicle can be arranged if needed.
Hotels we drive to in İskele (Long Beach)
Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.
Salamis Bay Conti HotelYeni Boğaziçi, İskele, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Grand Sapphire Resort & Casinoİskele, Kuzey Kıbrıs
The Arkin Iskeleİskele, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Kaplica on a BeachKaplıca, İskele, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Courtyard Long Beachİskele, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Caesar Resort & Spaİskele, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Sea Life Hotelİskele, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Mimoza Beach HotelYeni Boğaziçi, İskele, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Edelweiss Holiday Residenceİskele, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Yelden Crystal Rock ResortYeni Boğaziçi, İskele, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to İskele (Long Beach).
How much time should I plan for Ercan Airport to İskele (Long Beach)?
Plan around 50 min for the roughly 51 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 İskele (Long Beach) cost?
You pay 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 already inside the price.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to İskele (Long Beach) a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ercan Airport to your door in İskele (Long Beach). There is no meter – the price, from €70 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Which car suits a big group going to İskele (Long Beach)?
For İskele (Long Beach) 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.
Can Trinktaxi also take me back from İskele (Long Beach) 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 €140.
Can I book other places near İskele (Long Beach)?
Yes. From Ercan Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Gazimağusa (Famagusta), Bafra and Esentepe. The airport page lists every destination.