Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140
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Ercan Airport → The Olive Tree Hotel: Private Taxi & Transfer
Located in Çatalköy, roughly 26 km and 25 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 The Olive Tree Hotel it is roughly 26 km, about 25 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) → The Olive Tree Hotel, Çatalköy
- Distance
- ~26 km
- Travel time
- ~25 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 25 min for the 26 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
The Olive Tree Hotel is a hotel in Çatalköy, the village east of Girne (Kyrenia) on the north coast of Northern Cyprus, where the coastal strip rises gently towards the mountains. Chamada Prestige Hotel & Spa, MC Palace Hotel and Meryem's Hotel are the nearest neighbouring hotels, each a short drive away. Bellapais Abbey is also a short drive, and Girne's castle and harbour are easily reached by car.
Travelling with small children? When booking the transfer from Ercan Airport (ECN) to The Olive Tree Hotel, add a baby seat or child seat as an extra and let us know the children's ages. The seat is fitted before you get in, so the family can settle in for the drive across the mountains to the coast.
Near the hotel
Distances as the crow flies; walking times are estimates.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Bellapais Abbey | 3.1 km | by car |
| Kyrenia Castle | 6.8 km | by car |
| Kyrenia Harbour | 6.8 km | by car |
| St Hilarion Castle | 9.8 km | by car |
The Olive Tree Hotel → Ercan Airport: Taxi for Your Departure
Expect about 25 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 The Olive Tree Hotel.
How long is the ride from Ercan Airport to The Olive Tree Hotel?
The Olive Tree Hotel sits in Çatalköy, roughly 26 km from the airport – about 25 min in normal traffic. Traffic or a late flight never changes the price.
What does a car to The Olive Tree 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 The Olive Tree 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 The Olive Tree 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 The Olive Tree 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 The Olive Tree Hotel for Ercan Airport?
The drive is about 25 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.
Which car suits a big group going to The Olive Tree Hotel?
For The Olive Tree 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 The Olive Tree Hotel?
Closest to the hotel: Bellapais Abbey (3.1 km), Kyrenia Castle (6.8 km) and Kyrenia Harbour (6.8 km). Distances are straight-line.