
Economy
- 3
- 3
- One way
- €70
- Round trip
- €140

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In Gazimağusa (Famagusta), about 51 km · 50 min from the airport. Private, fixed-price transfer to the hotel entrance – pay in the vehicle.
Grand Sapphire City Hotel is about 51 km from Ercan Airport (ECN), around 50 min by car. A private DriveOnPort transfer costs from €70 per vehicle one way (Economy, up to 3 passengers); the VIP Sprinter for up to 16 passengers costs €140. The price is fixed and paid in the vehicle.
Prices are per vehicle and follow the fixed Gazimağusa (Famagusta) rates. Round trips are charged for each direction.
Grand Sapphire City Hotel is a city hotel in Gazimağusa (Famagusta), Northern Cyprus, set outside the walled old town. Othello Castle and the Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque are a short drive away, as is the ancient site of Salamis to the north. La Terrazza Hotel, Caddemminn Hotel and Port View Hotel are all within a few minutes' walk.
When you book the private transfer from Ercan Airport (ECN), enter your flight number. The flight is tracked, so if your arrival is early or delayed the driver adjusts the pickup and is still waiting with a name sign when you come through arrivals. From there it is a direct, door-to-door ride to the hotel at a fixed price.
Straight-line distances; walking times are approximate.
| Place | Distance | On foot |
|---|---|---|
| Othello Castle | 1.8 km | 23 min walk |
| Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque | 1.9 km | 24 min walk |
| Salamis Ancient City | 5.4 km | by car |
The drive from the hotel to the airport takes about 50 min. We recommend leaving the hotel at least 3 h before a domestic departure and 4 h before an international one; allow a little extra at peak times.
Everything you need to know about the Ercan Airport – Grand Sapphire City Hotel transfer.
Grand Sapphire City Hotel is in Gazimağusa (Famagusta), about 51 km from the airport; the drive takes around 50 min in normal traffic. The price is fixed and does not change with traffic or flight delays.
Prices are per vehicle, not per person. One way: Economy €70 (3 passengers), First Class €100 (6 passengers), VIP Sprinter €140 (16 passengers). Taxes, tolls and meet & greet are included.
It works like a private airport taxi booked in advance: only your group travels in the car, door to door from Ercan Airport to Grand Sapphire City Hotel. Unlike a metered taxi, the price is fixed when you book – from €70 per vehicle – with no surcharge for traffic or luggage, and the driver waits for you with a name sign.
Yes. Your driver takes you straight to the hotel entrance (Gazimağusa, Kuzey Kıbrıs). If vehicles cannot reach the entrance at that moment, you will be dropped at the closest accessible point.
The drive takes about 50 min. We recommend leaving the hotel at least 3 h before a domestic departure and 4 h before an international one. You can book the return with "Add return" when booking.
Our largest vehicle for Grand Sapphire City Hotel is the VIP Sprinter, carrying up to 16 passengers for €140 one way. Vehicles that suit your group size are shown automatically when you book.
The closest places to the hotel: Othello Castle (1.8 km, 23 min walk), Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque (1.9 km, 24 min walk) and Salamis Ancient City (5.4 km). Distances are straight-line.