Route · Taksim → Kadıköy · 2026
Taksim to Kadıköy — taxi fare 2026
12 km · 25–45 min · ₺565–720 metered (UKOME 2026 yellow tariff). Fixed transfer ₺680. Alternatives: metro/tram/ferry.
Fare options
Yellow taxi (metered)
₺565–720
UKOME 2026: ₺65.40 + ₺43.56/km
Fixed-price transfer
₺680
English-speaking driver, no surge
Distance & time
12 km
25–45 min
Public transport
F1 funicular to Kabataş + ferry to Kadıköy (~25 min, ₺42 + ₺38). Or M2 to Yenikapı → Marmaray to Ayrılık Çeşmesi → walk 400m.
Route details
Standard route
Via 15 July Martyrs Bridge (1st Bosphorus).
What you'll pass
Bosphorus crossing · Kadıköy market · Moda neighborhood
Watch out for (scams)
Bridge-toll surprise — driver may add toll separately. Toll is included in metered fare.
Before getting in
- Verify yellow plate starts with 34 T
- Taksimetre visible on dashboard, code 1 (day)
- Ask "POS var mı?"
- Open Google Maps with destination pinned
- Photograph the plate
FAQ
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