Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
Photo: ToprakM · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ercan Airport → Lefkoşa (Nicosia): Private Taxi & Transfer
Roughly 16 km, about 15 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 Lefkoşa (Nicosia) it is roughly 16 km, about 15 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 €110. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Ercan Airport (ECN) → Lefkoşa (Nicosia)
- Distance
- ~16 km
- Travel time
- ~15 min
- Price
- from €70 one way · €140 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €70 (3 passengers) · First Class €75 (6 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €110 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Hotels
- 11 hotels, dropped at the door
Car prices for Lefkoşa (Nicosia)
One price per car, however many seats you fill. A return is charged per direction.
First Class
- 6
- 6
- One way
- €75
- Round trip
- €150
VIP Sprinter
- 16
- 16
- One way
- €110
- Round trip
- €220
Lefkoşa (Nicosia) → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Going back from Lefkoşa (Nicosia) to Ercan Airport costs the same and takes about 15 min. Leave at least 2 h 15 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 15 min before an international one. Book it together with your arrival – the cheapest round trip is €140.
Domestic2 h 15 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 15 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 | €23.33 | €46.67 |
| First Class | 6 | €12.50 | €25 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €6.88 | €13.75 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €6.88 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 15 min for the 16 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 15 min before a domestic and 3 h 15 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Lefkoşa (Nicosia) at a glance
Lefkoşa (North Nicosia) is the most populous city in Northern Cyprus and lies on the Mesarya plain in the centre of the island. The old town inside the Venetian walls, with its narrow streets and historic buildings, attracts many visitors. The Ottoman-era Büyük Han, the Selimiye Mosque converted from a Gothic cathedral and the lively shopping street of Arasta are the main stops in the old town.
Ercan Airport lies east of Lefkoşa on the same plain, so the transfer into the city is an easy drive with no mountain road. Many streets within the walls are narrow or pedestrianised; if your hotel cannot be reached by car, your driver will drop you at the nearest suitable point. Add your flight number to the booking so your flight can be tracked and the pickup time adjusted if you are delayed.
Hotels we drive to in Lefkoşa (Nicosia)
Open a hotel for its own price, route and departure times.
Merit Lefkoşa HotelLefkoşa, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Grand Pasha Nicosia Hotel & CasinoLefkoşa, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Hotel SunLefkoşa, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Sky Roof HotelLefkoşa, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Valide Hanım KonakLefkoşa, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Enkaya HotelLefkoşa, Kuzey Kıbrıs
TasEv Boutique HotelLefkoşa, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Nagas Premium HotelLefkoşa, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Alya RoomsLefkoşa, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Paradisos HotelMinareliköy, Lefkoşa, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Zuma HotelLefkoşa, Kuzey Kıbrıs
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Lefkoşa (Nicosia).
How much time should I plan for Ercan Airport to Lefkoşa (Nicosia)?
Plan around 15 min for the roughly 16 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 Lefkoşa (Nicosia) cost?
You pay per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €70 (3 passengers), First Class €75 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €110 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are already inside the price.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to Lefkoşa (Nicosia) a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ercan Airport to your door in Lefkoşa (Nicosia). 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 Lefkoşa (Nicosia)?
For Lefkoşa (Nicosia) the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €110 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.
Can Trinktaxi also take me back from Lefkoşa (Nicosia) 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 Lefkoşa (Nicosia)?
Yes. From Ercan Airport we also drive to nearby places such as Çatalköy, Girne (Kyrenia) and Alsancak (Karavas). The airport page lists every destination.