Transport
Buses and minibuses in Northern Cyprus cover the routes between all major towns and larger villages, but they do not go to many of the main tourist attractions. That is why a car rental is recommended. They are a varied mix of old and newer privately owned vehicles. Each bus route is leased privately from the North Cyprus government. Being of different sizes they are most commonly white mini buses or bigger colourful old fashioned ones. The destination is usually shown in the front windscreen. Locally they are known as kombos (from Turkish dolmus). It originally signifies the bus when fully loaded by commuters. Either stand at a bus stop or you can simply flag the vehicle down anywhere along the main road.
Frequency
The buses in TRNC do not follow fixed schedule. However, bus departures are frequent (every 20-30 minutes) between large and smaller towns during the weekdays and weekends. After 7 pm the service is not that frequent. When visiting Karpaz, bus service is limited and does not run mostly on Saturdays. The buses in Northern Cyprus run differently during summer and winter period. In summer last bus goes usually at 8pm, while in winter the last one is 6pm bus.
Prices
Bus service in North Cyprus is cheap. The prices generally vary between 80 TL and 150 TL The long-distance ticket cost is higher, especially when you travel to remote areas, Karpaz for instance. The fare is paid directly to the bus driver. Remember to bring some change with you.
Types of Bus Service
There is mostly interurban and rural type of bus service in Northern Cyprus. The interurban buses link major towns, the rural buses connect smaller villages to their nearest towns. Although there are public buses in North Nicosia, they tend to mainly service the suburbs outside the Old City. Buses leave from near Kyrenia Gate. In Kyrenia there exists the collective way of transport that is carried out on the main road. For reaching the areas around Kyrenia, however, car hire or taking a taxi is a better bet.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Kyrenia?
The cheapest way to get from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Kyrenia is to drive and bus which costs 10 € - 15 € and takes 1h.
TRAVEL FROM ERCAN AIRPORT TO THE HOTEL AND BACK:
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You can reach Girne city center from Ercan Airport using the "KIBHAS" buses. For detailed information on KIBHAS bus schedules, please visit the kibhas.org website.
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You can reach the hotel by taking the "LAPTA-GIRNE-ALSANCAK" buses from the last bus stop in Girne city center, which is 10 meters away, or sometimes from the same spot.
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At the bus's final stop in Girne city center, taxi services operate 24 hours a day. You can easily reach your hotel using these services as well.
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If there is no KIBHAS shuttle service available to match your flight time, you can take a taxi from the airport, which operates 24 hours a day, to reach your hotel.
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Taxi fares are also reasonable, and you can get an estimated price from the driver before getting in.
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Another and the most preferred way to get to the hotel from Ercan Airport is to rent a car and pick it up from the airport. Many car rental companies offer airport delivery services.
