Istanbul Taxi Routes · 2026
Popular taxi routes & fares
10 most-searched Istanbul taxi routes. UKOME 2026 metered fare, fixed-transfer price, public-transport alternative, scam warnings. Pre-ride checklist for each.
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| From | To | Distance | Time | Metered | Fixed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultanahmet | Taksim | 6 km | 15–25 min | ₺310–420 | ₺380 | Details → |
| Istanbul Airport (IST) | Sultanahmet | 47 km | 50–70 min | ₺1,220–1,665 | ₺1,550 | Details → |
| Taksim | Kadıköy | 12 km | 25–45 min | ₺565–720 | ₺680 | Details → |
| Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) | Taksim | 52 km | 60–90 min | ₺1,800–2,300 | ₺2,050 | Details → |
| Sultanahmet | Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı) | 1.5 km | 5–10 min | ₺135 min (minimum trip) | Walk 12 min — taxi not recommended for this short distance | Details → |
| Taksim | Beşiktaş | 4 km | 12–20 min | ₺220–290 | ₺260 | Details → |
| Kadıköy | Üsküdar | 5 km | 12–20 min | ₺250–340 | ₺300 | Details → |
| Istanbul Airport (IST) | Kadıköy | 52 km | 55–80 min | ₺1,470–1,920 | ₺1,800 | Details → |
| Sultanahmet | Galata Tower | 2.5 km | 8–15 min | ₺160–220 | ₺200 | Details → |
| Galataport (cruise terminal) | Sultanahmet | 3 km | 10–15 min | ₺180–250 | ₺220 | Details → |
Source: UKOME Karar 2026/02 yellow tariff. Bridge/highway tolls passed through.
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Sultanahmet → Taksim
₺310–420 · 15–25 min · 6 km
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Istanbul Airport (IST) → Sultanahmet
₺1,220–1,665 · 50–70 min · 47 km
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Taksim → Kadıköy
₺565–720 · 25–45 min · 12 km
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Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) → Taksim
₺1,800–2,300 · 60–90 min · 52 km
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Sultanahmet → Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)
₺135 min (minimum trip) · 5–10 min · 1.5 km
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Taksim → Beşiktaş
₺220–290 · 12–20 min · 4 km
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Kadıköy → Üsküdar
₺250–340 · 12–20 min · 5 km
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Istanbul Airport (IST) → Kadıköy
₺1,470–1,920 · 55–80 min · 52 km
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Sultanahmet → Galata Tower
₺160–220 · 8–15 min · 2.5 km
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Galataport (cruise terminal) → Sultanahmet
₺180–250 · 10–15 min · 3 km
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