Transportation:

Istanbul is the metropolis that never sleeps, as it is the most crowded city in Turkey with a population of 15 million. All these people moving around in a never-ending cycle is only possible with a strong infrastructure and various public transport routes. Hence, knowing the various transportation routes to get to each place in İstanbul will enable you to use the time you will spend here in the most effective way. Below, you can find detailed information about the means of transportation you should explore in Istanbul while you are here.

AIRLINE:

There are two airports in Istanbul: Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport. When you first arrive in the city, you can use Havaist in Istanbul Airport to get your accommodation place or Havabus in Sabiha Gökçen, depending on which airport you have used. In addition to these exclusive buses, you can choose to travel with the IETT ones at the airports or taxis, which offer a more comfortable journey..

IETT:

Most IETT buses serve between the hours of 6.00 and 24.00, but with the latest regulations, there are bus lines that continue to operate all day. You can use the MOBIETT application to check the timetable while traveling.

Metrobus:

Unlike other road vehicles, the Metrobus provides transportation from Beylikdüzü on the European side of Istanbul to Söğütlüçeşme on the Asian continent or visa versa without entering the highway traffic since it follows only the lane reserved for it. For this reason alone, the Metrobus, which can be reached by transferring from various metro stops, is one of the most preferred means of transportation by Istanbul residents.

Taxis and Minibuses:

Taxis in Istanbul are in service every day of the week, every hour. Minibuses and "dolmuş", for which you have to pay in cash, are other public transportation vehicles that will allow you to reach many points in Istanbul..

SEAWAY:

The European side of Istanbul and the Asian side are separated from each other by the Bosphorus. In this way, unlike other parts of the world, here you can still find yourself in the same city even though you cross the sea every day. The city's ferry, which you can use to achieve this, not only carries you from one place to another, but also offers you an experience where you can breathe sea air and see the Maiden's Tower closely. There are multiple points on both sides of Istanbul where you can take the ferry.

RAIL TRANSPORTATION:

The metro line in Istanbul has been organized in detail in order to be able to get to many parts of the city with a highly developed and strong structure. In addition to the metro, the tram, funicular, and cable car located along the rail lines are used by locals every day. The Tünel-Karaköy line, known as the world's second metro, and the cable cars will transport you from one location to another while also helping you observe this magical city from a different perspective.

AKBIL:

You need to use IstanbulKart to benefit from all public transportation vehicles with a discount special for students in Istanbul, with the exception of "dolmus" and "minibuses", which accept only cash. In order to get your Istanbul Card.