Long Beach (Iskele)
Several kilometres of fine sand south of Boğaz, backed by new resort and residential developments, with shallow water and beach bars. Easy for families and a short drive from Famagusta and Salamis.
Chauffeur Hire in Iskele by the Hour
Hire a car with a driver in Iskele (North Cyprus) for as long as you need it: 2–10 hour packages with 20 km per hour. Your chauffeur picks you up at your hotel or any address in Iskele, waits at every stop and brings you back. Iskele is about 55 km (~45 min) from Ercan Airport (ECN).
2–10 hour packages
20 km per hour
Hotel pickup
Free water
From €40 per hour
Iskele chauffeur hire at a glance
Chauffeur hire in Iskele starts at €40 per hour; the shortest package is 2 hours / 40 km for €80. The driver picks you up at your hotel or address and waits at every stop; the price is fixed per vehicle, not per person.
- Hourly rate
- Economy Sedan €40 · FirstClass Van €50 · Vip Sprinter €75
- Packages
- 2–10 hours, 20 km per hour
- Pickup
- Hotel, villa or any address in Iskele
- Airport
- Ercan Airport (ECN) ≈ 55 km, ~45 min
- Example trip
- Salamis ancient city ≈ 11 km — 2 hours / 40 km
- Payment
- Fixed price, pay the driver in cash or by card
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Iskele hourly package prices
Price = hours × hourly rate. Each hour includes 20 km; prices are per vehicle.
| Package | Economy Sedan (3 pax) | FirstClass Van (6 pax) | Vip Sprinter (16 pax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours / 40 km | €80 | €100 | €150 |
| 3 hours / 60 km | €120 | €150 | €225 |
| 4 hours / 80 km | €160 | €200 | €300 |
| 5 hours / 100 km | €200 | €250 | €375 |
| 6 hours / 120 km | €240 | €300 | €450 |
| 8 hours / 160 km | €320 | €400 | €600 |
| 10 hours / 200 km | €400 | €500 | €750 |
Where can you go from Iskele?
Road distances are estimates; the suggested package covers the round trip and about an hour there.
| Place | One way (road) | Suggested package |
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach (Iskele) | ≈ 1 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Boğaz fishing harbour | ≈ 9 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Salamis ancient city | ≈ 11 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| St Barnabas Monastery | ≈ 13 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Othello Castle (Famagusta) | ≈ 20 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque | ≈ 20 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Kantara Castle | ≈ 21 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| Alagadi Turtle Beach | ≈ 50 km | 5 hours / 100 km |
Popular around Iskele: Long Beach, Bogaz fishing harbour, the Iskele Icon Museum (Panagia Theotokos) and Kantara Castle.
Places to visit in and around Iskele
Your driver takes you to these places and waits at every stop, so you can combine them as you like.
Boğaz fishing harbour
Small fishing harbour on the bay north of Famagusta, lined with fish restaurants where the day's catch is grilled. A classic lunch or dinner stop on the way to or from the Karpaz peninsula.
Salamis ancient city
Once the leading city of ancient Cyprus, north of Famagusta by the sea. The marble-columned Roman gymnasium, the baths and the theatre are the highlights; allow at least an hour and a half.
St Barnabas Monastery & Icon Museum
Monastery near Salamis dedicated to St Barnabas, the island's patron saint; its church now holds an icon collection and the monastery buildings an archaeology museum. His tomb chapel is a short walk away.
Kantara Castle
Easternmost of the three Kyrenia range castles, at about 630 m where the Karpaz peninsula begins. From its towers you look over both the north and south coasts of the island.
Chauffeur hire near Iskele
Each area page shows its own distances and trip ideas.
Airport transfer:
Ercan Airport (ECN) to Iskele is about 55 km, ~45 min. Fixed-price transfer →
Private tours from Iskele
A private day trip or multi-day tour with the same Mercedes and driver: hotel pickup, fixed price per vehicle; guide, meals and hotel can be added.
North Cyprus
History & culture · 8 hours
Famagusta & Salamis Tour: Ancient Salamis, St Barnabas and the Walled City of Famagusta
The gymnasium and theatre of ancient Salamis by the sea, the tombs of kings buried with their horses, St Barnabas Monastery, the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque – once a Gothic cathedral – and Othello Castle: the east coast of Cyprus by private car with driver.
Suggested from Iskele: 6 hours
From €320 / vehicle
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North Cyprus
History & culture · 8 hours
Kyrenia & Bellapais Tour: St Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Abbey and Kyrenia Harbour
The fairy-tale St Hilarion Castle on the peaks of the Kyrenia Mountains, Gothic Bellapais Abbey, Kyrenia Castle and its 2,300-year-old shipwreck, then lunch by the water in the old harbour: Kyrenia (Girne) by private car with driver, at your own pace.
Suggested from Iskele: 8 hours
From €320 / vehicle
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a chauffeur cost per hour in Iskele?
Hourly rates: Economy Sedan €40, FirstClass Van €50, Vip Sprinter €75. Packages run from 2 to 10 hours; for example 4 hours / 80 km with an Economy Sedan costs €160. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
How many kilometres are included, and how far do you get from Iskele?
Each hour includes 20 km. Examples from Iskele — 2 hours / 40 km: Boğaz fishing harbour; 3 hours / 60 km: Kantara Castle; 5 hours / 100 km: Alagadi Turtle Beach.
Where does the chauffeur pick me up?
At your hotel, villa or any address in Iskele. Enter it as the pickup location when booking; the driver waits for you at every stop during the package.
Which package do I need for Salamis ancient city?
Salamis ancient city is about 11 km by road from Iskele (22 km there and back). The 2 hours / 40 km package covers the trip, including about an hour there.
Can I also book an airport transfer to Iskele?
Yes. Ercan Airport (ECN) to Iskele is about 55 km, ~45 minutes; see the ECN to Iskele transfer page for the fixed price.
Why hire a chauffeur rather than a rental car in North Cyprus?
Traffic in North Cyprus drives on the left, as in the UK, and the roads over the Kyrenia range to St Hilarion, Bellapais or Kantara are narrow and winding. With a chauffeur there is no rental contract or parking to deal with: the driver picks you up at your hotel in Iskele, waits at every stop, and the price per vehicle is fixed when you book.