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Lapta (Lapithos)

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Ercan Airport → Lapta (Lapithos): Private Taxi & Transfer

Roughly 48 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 €75
  • Fixed price
  • Free cancellation
  • Pay in the vehicle

Key facts

From Ercan Airport (ECN) to Lapta (Lapithos) it is roughly 48 km, about 50 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 travellers, from €75 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €160. You pay the driver the price you booked.

Route
Ercan Airport (ECN) → Lapta (Lapithos)
Distance
~48 km
Travel time
~50 min
Price
from €75 one way · €150 return (per vehicle)
Vehicles
Economy €75 (3 passengers) · First Class €110 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €160 (16 passengers)
Service
Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
Hotels
9 hotels, dropped at the door

Car prices for Lapta (Lapithos)

One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.

Economy

Economy

  • 3
  • 3
One way
€75
Round trip
€150
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First Class

First Class

  • 6
  • 6
One way
€110
Round trip
€220
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VIP Sprinter

VIP Sprinter

  • 16
  • 16
One way
€160
Round trip
€320
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Lapta (Lapithos) → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure

Going back from Lapta (Lapithos) 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 €150.

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.

CarSeatsPer person, one wayPer person, round trip
Economy 3 €25 €50
First Class 6 €18.33 €36.67
VIP Sprinter 16 €10 €20

Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €10 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 48 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.

Lapta (Lapithos) at a glance

Lapta (Lapithos) is an old village west of Girne, stretching from the slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains down to the sea. Known for its mountain springs and gardens, the upper village offers a quiet way of life, while hotels, villas and seaside restaurants line the coast road below. Its closeness to Girne makes it a popular choice for both holidays and longer stays.

If you are travelling with a large family or a group of friends, state the number of passengers and suitcases accurately in your booking, and a larger vehicle will be arranged so everyone can travel comfortably together. For villas on the upper slopes of the village, please write the full address and any complex name in the notes.

  • Ercan Airport (ECN)
  • About 48 km · 50 min
  • from €75 · one way

Hotels we drive to in Lapta (Lapithos)

Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.

Babil BahçeleriLapta, Girne, Kuzey Kıbrıs Hotel Sempati Hotel SempatiLapta, Girne, Kuzey Kıbrıs Manolya Resort HotelLapta, Girne, Kuzey Kıbrıs Le Chateau Lambousa HotelLapta, Girne, Kuzey Kıbrıs La Hotel & ResortLapta, Girne, Kuzey Kıbrıs Lapida Garden HotelLapta, Girne, Kuzey Kıbrıs Palmera HolidaysKarşıyaka, Lapta, Girne, Kuzey Kıbrıs Holiday Village Rose GardensLapta, Girne, Kuzey Kıbrıs Hanna Koumi HotelKoruçam, Lapta, Girne, Kuzey Kıbrıs

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Questions travellers ask us

Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Lapta (Lapithos).

How much time should I plan for Ercan Airport to Lapta (Lapithos)?

Plan around 50 min for the roughly 48 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 Lapta (Lapithos) cost?

You pay per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €75 (3 passengers), First Class €110 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €160 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are already inside the price.

Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to Lapta (Lapithos) a normal taxi?

It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ercan Airport to your door in Lapta (Lapithos). There is no meter – the price, from €75 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.

Which car suits a big group going to Lapta (Lapithos)?

For Lapta (Lapithos) the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €160 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.

Can Trinktaxi also take me back from Lapta (Lapithos) 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 €150.

Can I book other places near Lapta (Lapithos)?

Yes. From Ercan Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Alsancak (Karavas), Girne (Kyrenia) and Çatalköy. The airport page lists every destination.