Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Ercan Airport → Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Alsancak (Karavas), roughly 44 km and 45 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 Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa it is roughly 44 km, about 45 min by car. With Trinktaxi the cheapest car is the Economy for up to 3 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) → Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa, Alsancak (Karavas)
- Distance
- ~44 km
- Travel time
- ~45 min
- Price
- from €60 one way · €120 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €60 (3 passengers) · First Class €70 (6 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 45 min (domestic) / 3 h 45 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 | €20 | €40 |
| First Class | 6 | €11.67 | €23.33 |
| 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 45 min for the 44 km drive; the price stays the same in heavy traffic.
- For the trip back, leave 2 h 45 min before a domestic and 3 h 45 min before an international departure.
- Keep euros in cash for the driver – nothing is charged online.
Where the hotel is
West of Girne (Kyrenia), in Alsancak (Karavas), Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa is a hotel with its own spa on the north coast of Northern Cyprus, at the foot of the Kyrenia Mountains. Palmonte Suites Hotel is a short walk away, while Riverside Garden Resort and Holiday Village Rose Gardens are a short drive away. St Hilarion Castle, high on the ridge above the coast, is also a short drive.
The road from Ercan Airport (ECN) crosses the Kyrenia Mountains, and the pass can be slow, so when you book the journey back, allow generous time before check-in closes. On arrival your driver tracks your flight, waits with a name sign and takes you door to door at a fixed price, paid in the vehicle.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| St Hilarion Castle | 7.9 km | by car |
| Kyrenia Harbour | 10.1 km | by car |
| Kyrenia Castle | 10.2 km | by car |
Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 45 min from the hotel to the terminal. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one, and a little earlier in high season.
Domestic2 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
International3 h 45 minbefore departure, leave the hotel
More hotels close by
All prices for Alsancak (Karavas)- Merit Royal Premium Hotel Casino & Spa Alsancak (Karavas) · 220 m
- Palmonte Suites Hotel Alsancak (Karavas) · 790 m
- Riverside Garden Resort Alsancak (Karavas) · 1.6 km
- Holiday Village Rose Gardens Lapta (Lapithos) · 2.5 km
- Babil Bahçeleri Lapta (Lapithos) · 3.0 km
- Manolya Resort Hotel Lapta (Lapithos) · 3.3 km
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa?
Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa sits in Alsancak (Karavas), roughly 44 km from the airport – about 45 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €60 (3 passengers), First Class €70 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ercan Airport to your door in Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa. 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 Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (Alsancak, 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 Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa for Ercan Airport?
The drive is about 45 min. Leave at least 2 h 45 min before a domestic flight and 3 h 45 min before an international one. Use "Add return" to book both ways at once.
What can I find around Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa?
Closest to the hotel: St Hilarion Castle (7.9 km), Kyrenia Harbour (10.1 km) and Kyrenia Castle (10.2 km). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa?
For Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa 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.