Istanbul Taxi Tariff · 2026 official
Istanbul taxi fare 2026
Opening fee, per-km rate, three-tier (yellow/turquoise/black) tariff, minimum trip, waiting time. UKOME Karar 2026/02, effective 16 February 2026.
UKOME 2026 three-tier tariff
Yellow (Sarı)
Opening: ₺65.40
Per km: ₺43.56
Standard yellow taxi — 99% of fleet
Turquoise (Turkuaz)
Opening: ₺75.21
Per km: ₺50.09
Premium mid-tier, newer vehicles
Black (Siyah / VIP)
Opening: ₺111.18
Per km: ₺74.05
Luxury — Mercedes/BMW class
Other tariff components
₺135
Minimum trip (2025)
₺145/h
Waiting time (2025)
Single
Day/night tariff
Included
Bridge/highway tolls passed-through
Source: UKOME Karar 2026/02 (İBB), effective 16 February 2026. Yellow/Turquoise/Black opening + per-km confirmed. Minimum trip & waiting/hour shown per 2025 UKOME schedule pending publication of 2026 PDF — will update when verified.
Sample yellow-taxi fares (2026)
| Route | Distance | Estimated fare |
|---|---|---|
| Taksim → Sultanahmet | 6 km | ₺310–370 |
| Sultanahmet → Kadıköy | 12 km | ₺580–680 |
| Taksim → IST Airport | 42 km | ₺1,150–1,550 |
| Taksim → SAW Airport | 52 km | ₺1,800–2,300 |
| Kadıköy → Beşiktaş | 8 km | ₺410–510 |
| Sultanahmet → Bebek | 16 km | ₺740–870 |
Yellow tariff. Turquoise ≈ +15%, Black/VIP ≈ +70%.