Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
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Ercan Airport → MC Palace Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Çatalköy, roughly 28 km and 30 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €60
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Ercan Airport (ECN) to MC Palace Hotel it is roughly 28 km, about 30 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the First Class for up to 6 travellers, from €60 one way; the VIP Sprinter takes up to 16 travellers for €100. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Ercan Airport (ECN) → MC Palace Hotel, Çatalköy
- Distance
- ~28 km
- Travel time
- ~30 min
- Price
- from €60 one way · €120 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- First Class €60 (6 passengers) · Economy €70 (3 passengers) · VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers)
- Service
- Private car, driver with name sign, flight monitoring, free cancellation up to 24 h
- Return to the airport
- leave the hotel 2 h 30 min (domestic) / 3 h 30 min (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 | €10 | €20 |
| VIP Sprinter | 16 | €6.25 | €12.50 |
Best value for a full group: the VIP Sprinter, about €6.25 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 30 min for the 28 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 30 min before a domestic and 3 h 30 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
MC Palace Hotel is a hotel in Çatalköy on the north coast of Northern Cyprus, east of Girne (Kyrenia), within a small cluster of hotels along this part of the coast. Concorde Aria Hotel & Casino and Shayna Beach Club Hotel are both a short walk away, and Chamada Prestige Hotel & Spa is close by as well. Bellapais Abbey is a short drive inland, and Kyrenia Castle and the harbour in Girne are a short drive west.
After landing at Ercan Airport (ECN), look for your driver in the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name. There is no need to find a taxi rank or explain the address: the transfer is private and door to door, straight to the entrance of MC Palace Hotel.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Bellapais Abbey | 3.8 km | by car |
| Kyrenia Castle | 6.4 km | by car |
| Kyrenia Harbour | 6.5 km | by car |
| St Hilarion Castle | 10.1 km | by car |
MC Palace Hotel → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 30 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 30 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to MC Palace Hotel.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to MC Palace Hotel?
MC Palace Hotel sits in Çatalköy, roughly 28 km from the airport – about 30 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to MC Palace Hotel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €70 (3 passengers), First Class €60 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to MC Palace 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 MC Palace Hotel. There is no meter – the price, from €60 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at MC Palace Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Çatalköy, Girne, 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 MC Palace Hotel for Ercan Airport?
The drive is about 30 min. Leave at least 2 h 30 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 30 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around MC Palace Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Bellapais Abbey (3.8 km), Kyrenia Castle (6.4 km) and Kyrenia Harbour (6.5 km). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to MC Palace Hotel?
For MC Palace Hotel the biggest option is the VIP Sprinter: up to 16 travellers for €100 one way. The booking form only offers cars that fit your group.