Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €60
- Round trip
- €120
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Ercan Airport → Riverside Garden Resort: 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 Riverside Garden Resort 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) → Riverside Garden Resort, 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
Riverside Garden Resort is a garden resort in Alsancak, on the north coast of Northern Cyprus west of Girne (Kyrenia), set in the stretch between the Kyrenia Mountains and the sea. St Hilarion Castle, high in the mountains above, is a short drive away. Palmonte Suites Hotel lies a few minutes' walk from the resort, while Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa and Merit Royal Premium Hotel Casino & Spa are both a short drive along the coast.
The route from Ercan Airport passes near Lefkoşa (Nicosia) and then climbs over the mountain road before dropping down to the north coast. For your return, set the pickup time generously so the drive back over the pass and check-in at Ercan never feel rushed. The private transfer is 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 | 7.7 km | by car |
| Kyrenia Harbour | 10.6 km | by car |
| Kyrenia Castle | 10.7 km | by car |
Riverside Garden Resort → 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)- Palmonte Suites Hotel Alsancak (Karavas) · 860 m
- Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa Alsancak (Karavas) · 1.6 km
- Holiday Village Rose Gardens Lapta (Lapithos) · 1.7 km
- Merit Royal Premium Hotel Casino & Spa Alsancak (Karavas) · 1.7 km
- Babil Bahçeleri Lapta (Lapithos) · 2.2 km
- Manolya Resort Hotel Lapta (Lapithos) · 3.0 km
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Riverside Garden Resort.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to Riverside Garden Resort?
Riverside Garden Resort 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 Riverside Garden Resort 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 Riverside Garden Resort a normal taxi?
It is a taxi you book ahead: a private car just for your group, from Ercan Airport to your door in Riverside Garden Resort. 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 Riverside Garden Resort?
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 Riverside Garden Resort 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.
Which car suits a big group going to Riverside Garden Resort?
For Riverside Garden Resort 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.
What can I find around Riverside Garden Resort?
Closest to the hotel: St Hilarion Castle (7.7 km), Kyrenia Harbour (10.6 km) and Kyrenia Castle (10.7 km). Distances are straight-line.