How to pay for taxis and buses in Antalya — card or cash?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 21 days ago
TL;DR
Yandex Go works well in Antalya with foreign cards. For buses and trams, you need an Antalyakart transit card, available at vending machines near tram stops.
What the community said
For airport pickups via Yandex Go, the pickup point is set automatically near Terminal 2 parking. The app works the same as in other countries — book, driver confirms, you get the car number.
21 days ago Antalya Airport Terminal 2 parking
Use the Moovit app to plan bus routes in Antalya. From MarkAntalya mall, two different stops serve different routes — large buses (VF66) and minibuses (MK80). If boarding a minibus, always confirm upfront whether they accept the Antalyakart transit card or cash only.
21 days ago Moovit app, MarkAntalya mall, routes VF66 and MK80
The Antalyakart transit card (used on buses and trams) can be bought and topped up at vending machines near the tram tracks by MarkAntalya mall.
21 days ago Antalyakart vending machines at MarkAntalya
Yandex Go has been operating reliably in Antalya for over a year. The app accepts foreign cards and converts currency at a competitive rate, making it comparable in cost to paying cash. Drivers are fully accustomed to app-based payments.
21 days ago Yandex Go app, foreign card payment
Antalya bus and tram drivers cannot accept cash — only the transit card is allowed. Drivers face heavy fines for taking cash payments, so there is no risk of being overcharged.
21 days ago Antalyakart — only accepted payment on public buses