Istanbul Transport Guides · 2026
Practical guides
Tipping, İstanbulkart, taxi colors, ferries, accessibility, group transport, Metrobus, sea taxi, foreign currency. Plus comparisons. Updated 2026.
Guides
₺70 card, ₺42 fare, where to buy, refunds.
5-10% or round up. Never when scammed.
Yellow vs Turquoise vs Black UKOME 2026.
Kod 1/2, UKOME mührü, hile tespiti.
Always TRY. Decline DCC. ATM at airport.
Şehir Hatları, İDO, Turyol. ₺38 İstanbulkart.
iTaksi 'engelli' filter. No surcharge.
Minivan Vito 8-seat, Sprinter 16-seat.
E-5 BRT line. Does NOT go to airport.
On-demand Bosphorus boat via iTaksi.
Comparisons
Yellow-taxi-only since 2023 ruling.
Cost/time/comfort/scam matrix.