City guide

Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷

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Authorities

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Transport modes

7

Payment methods

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Airport links

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Transport Authorities

Getting Around

Mode Operator Notes
metro Metro Istanbul 11 lines: M1A/B to airports, M2 Taksim-Hacıosman, M4 Kadıköy-Sabiha Gökçen. Operates 06:00-00:00, fares ~35 TL with Istanbulkart[1][2].
tram Metro Istanbul T1 historic peninsula (Sultanahmet-Beyazıt), T4 Bağcılar-Kabataş.
bus IETT Extensive network, use Istanbulkart.
brt IETT Metrobüs: 24/7 key routes across city.
train TCDD Taşımacılık Marmaray: Under-Bosphorus tunnel.
ferry Şehir Hatları Bosphorus crossings.
funicular Metro Istanbul F1, F2 Tünel, F3, F4.

Paying for Transport

  • Istanbulkart Contactless card for all transport. Flat fare 35 TL, student 17 TL. Buy at stations/airport.

Operating Hours

  • Weekday 06:00-00:00 (most lines), peak 3-6 min intervals[1][2].
  • Weekend 06:00-00:00, reduced frequency.
  • Night service Metrobüs 24/7; limited night buses.

Rideshare & Taxis

  • BiTaksi Available Licensed taxis via app.

Airport Connections

  • metro - Istanbul Airport (IST) M11 Gayrettepe 30 min to Gayrettepe, ~50 TL
  • bus - IST HAVAIST to Taksim/Yenikapı 60-90 min, ~336 TL
  • metro - Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) M4 ~50 min to city, 35 TL
  • bus - SAW HAVABUS to Taksim 60 min, ~250 TL

Live Delay Info

Local Tips

Acquire Istanbulkart at airport for seamless multi-modal travel. Use official sites/apps for real-time. Metro/Metrobüs best for business efficiency. Avoid peak hours.