Yellow · Turquoise · Black · 2026
Istanbul taxi colors explained
Three tiers: Yellow (Sarı) standard, Turquoise (Turkuaz) mid-premium, Black (Siyah) luxury. UKOME 2026 official tariffs. Updated.
The three tiers (UKOME 2026/02)
Yellow (Sarı)
Opening: ₺65.40
Per km: ₺43.56
Standard yellow taxi. ~99% of Istanbul fleet. Default for most rides.
Turquoise (Turkuaz)
Opening: ₺75.21
Per km: ₺50.09
Mid-premium — newer vehicles, slightly nicer interior. ~15% pricier.
Black (Siyah/VIP)
Opening: ₺111.18
Per km: ₺74.05
Luxury — Mercedes E-class, BMW 5-series. ~70% pricier. Pre-booked or hotel-dispatched.
Source: UKOME Karar 2026/02, effective 16 February 2026. Single day-night tariff applies to all three tiers.
How to choose
- Yellow — default. Use unless you have a specific reason otherwise.
- Turquoise — slightly newer car. Worth +15% for long airport rides.
- Black — corporate/VIP. Pre-booked through iTaksi VIP, BiTaksi Premium, or hotel concierge. For business trips or special occasions.