Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
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Ercan Airport → Sammy's Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Girne (Kyrenia), roughly 33 km and 35 min from the terminal. A private car to the hotel door, price fixed in advance, cash to the driver.
- from €70
- Fixed price
- Free cancellation
- Pay in the vehicle
Key facts
From Ercan Airport (ECN) to Sammy's Hotel it is roughly 33 km, about 35 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 €100. You pay the driver the price you booked.
- Route
- Ercan Airport (ECN) → Sammy's Hotel, Girne (Kyrenia)
- Distance
- ~33 km
- Travel time
- ~35 min
- Price
- from €70 one way · €140 return (per vehicle)
- Vehicles
- Economy €70 (3 passengers) · First Class €75 (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 | €23.33 | €46.67 |
| First Class | 6 | €12.50 | €25 |
| 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 35 min for the 33 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
Sammy's Hotel is a hotel in Girne (Kyrenia), on the north coast of Northern Cyprus. Kyrenia Castle and Kyrenia Harbour are both a few minutes' walk away, while Bellapais Abbey and St Hilarion Castle are a short drive into the hills. Lord's Palace Hotel Spa Casino and Grand Pasha Hotel & Casino Kyrenia are close neighbours, and The Colony Hotel Arkin is within a short walk too.
Once you have collected your bags at Ercan Airport (ECN), look for your driver in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. The transfer is private, so the vehicle carries only you and your companions, and it drops you door to door at the hotel. You pay the fixed price in the vehicle.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Kyrenia Castle | 750 m | 10 min walk |
| Kyrenia Harbour | 800 m | 10 min walk |
| Bellapais Abbey | 4.1 km | by car |
| St Hilarion Castle | 5.1 km | by car |
Sammy's Hotel → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 35 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 Girne (Kyrenia)- Lord's Palace Hotel Spa Casino Girne (Kyrenia) · 390 m
- Grand Pasha Hotel & Casino Kyrenia Girne (Kyrenia) · 520 m
- The Colony Hotel Arkin Girne (Kyrenia) · 780 m
- Kyrenia Palace Boutique Hotel Girne (Kyrenia) · 850 m
- Sofia Boutique Hotel Girne (Kyrenia) · 930 m
- Dorana Art Hotel Girne (Kyrenia) · 1.1 km
Questions travellers ask us
Short answers about the ride from Ercan Airport to Sammy's Hotel.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to Sammy's Hotel?
Sammy's Hotel sits in Girne (Kyrenia), roughly 33 km from the airport – about 35 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to Sammy's Hotel cost?
Per car, not per traveller. One way: Economy €70 (3 passengers), First Class €75 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €100 (16 passengers). Tolls, taxes and the name-sign pickup are included.
Is a Trinktaxi from Ercan Airport to Sammy's 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 Sammy's Hotel. There is no meter – the price, from €70 per car, is fixed when you book, and luggage or traffic never adds to it.
Do you stop right at Sammy's Hotel?
Yes – the driver stops at the hotel entrance (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 Sammy's Hotel for Ercan Airport?
The drive is about 35 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 Sammy's Hotel?
For Sammy's 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.
What can I find around Sammy's Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Kyrenia Castle (750 m, 10 min walk), Kyrenia Harbour (800 m, 10 min walk) and Bellapais Abbey (4.1 km). Distances are straight-line.