Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Ercan Airport → Palmonte Suites Hotel: 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 Palmonte Suites Hotel 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) → Palmonte Suites Hotel, 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
Palmonte Suites Hotel is a suites hotel in Alsancak, on the north coast of Northern Cyprus west of Girne (Kyrenia). St Hilarion Castle and the harbour of Girne are each a short drive away. Several neighbouring hotels are within easy reach on foot: Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa, Riverside Garden Resort and Merit Royal Premium Hotel Casino & Spa are all a few minutes' walk from the hotel.
If you are travelling to the suites as a family or a group, enter the exact number of passengers and bags when booking. Vehicles are listed with their passenger and luggage capacity, so you can choose a larger one, and baby or child seats can be added as extras. The driver meets you at Ercan Airport with a name sign and brings everyone door to door at a fixed price.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| St Hilarion Castle | 7.6 km | by car |
| Kyrenia Harbour | 10.2 km | by car |
| Kyrenia Castle | 10.3 km | by car |
Palmonte Suites Hotel → 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 Diamond Hotel & Spa Alsancak (Karavas) · 790 m
- Riverside Garden Resort Alsancak (Karavas) · 860 m
- Merit Royal Premium Hotel Casino & Spa Alsancak (Karavas) · 910 m
- Holiday Village Rose Gardens Lapta (Lapithos) · 2.1 km
- Babil Bahçeleri Lapta (Lapithos) · 2.6 km
- Manolya Resort Hotel Lapta (Lapithos) · 3.2 km
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Palmonte Suites Hotel.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to Palmonte Suites Hotel?
Palmonte Suites Hotel 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 Palmonte Suites Hotel 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 Palmonte Suites 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 Palmonte Suites 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 Palmonte Suites Hotel?
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 Palmonte Suites Hotel 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 Palmonte Suites Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: St Hilarion Castle (7.6 km), Kyrenia Harbour (10.2 km) and Kyrenia Castle (10.3 km). Distances are straight-line.
Which car suits a big group going to Palmonte Suites Hotel?
For Palmonte Suites 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.