How much does public transport cost in Istanbul (metro, bus, taxi, ferry) in 2026?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
From July 20, 2026 fares rose 10%: a single ride with Istanbulkart costs 46.20 TL, taxi flagfall is 71.94 TL plus 47.92 TL/km, ferries start at 58.52 TL, and the monthly Mavi Kart pass is 3628 TL.
What the community said
A single ride on metro, bus or tram with Istanbulkart now costs 46.20 TL (up from 42 TL). Student fare is 22.55 TL. Changes took effect July 20, 2026.
4 days ago 46.20 TL per ride
Taxi flagfall is now 71.94 TL, per-km rate is 47.92 TL, hourly rate is 598.90 TL. Minimum fare for a short trip is 230 TL.
4 days ago Taxi flagfall 71.94 TL
Marmaray (cross-Bosphorus commuter rail): 1-3 stations cost 37.40 TL, the maximum fare for 36-43 stations is 82.17 TL.
4 days ago Marmaray from 37.40 TL
Metrobüs (BRT bus): one stop costs 33.08 TL, the full route (34-43 stops) costs 68.59 TL.
4 days ago Metrobüs from 33.08 TL
Ferries: Üsküdar-Eminönü route costs 58.52 TL, Kadıköy-Eminönü and Kadıköy-Beşiktaş cost 65.21 TL, and the route to the Princes' Islands (Bostancı-Adalar) costs 171.89 TL.
4 days ago Ferries from 58.52 TL
Dolmuş (shared minibus): up to 4 km costs 43 TL, 4-7 km costs 45 TL, 7-11 km costs 46 TL, 11-15 km costs 47 TL, 15-20 km costs 52 TL. Student fare is 28 TL.
4 days ago Dolmuş from 43 TL
The monthly Mavi Kart pass (unlimited public transport) costs 3628 TL; the student unlimited pass costs 653 TL.
4 days ago Mavi Kart 3628 TL/month