Is public transportation in Istanbul good?

Public transport is pretty reliable in Istanbul. More so than my native city, London, in my humble opinion. You can choose between underground trains in several parts of the city, soon to be greatly extended, buses, tramways, and best of all, the ferry services, especially those between Europe and Asia.



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The best ways to get around Istanbul are the buses and trams, which conveniently cover the touristy areas. But remember, buses don't have maps inside and drivers do not announce stops, so you'll need to remain vigilant and watch where you are going.

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Turkey is an excellent country to explore using just public transport. Its buses and trains are particularly efficient and well-connected across the whole country. In fact, Turkey has one of the most comprehensive inter-city and regional transportation systems I've come across.

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One-time rides on any tram line will set you back about 15 Turkish lira (approximately 55 cents). If you have an Istanbulkart card, each tram ride costs 9.90 Turkish lira ($0.30). A tram network map is available on Metro Istanbul's website.

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Travel within Turkey There are various means of transportation such as planes, buses, trains, minibuses (namely dolmus or minibüs), and subways (in major cities).

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The main areas of Istanbul are super walkable, but if you want to get outside of the main city center then I would recommend using public transportation (as you saw above, traffic can be terrible) because Istanbul is a huge city.

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Although there's plenty to do in Turkey to fill an entire month or more, we suggest Turkey itineraries that are between five to ten days, with a week-long holiday being the best for most travelers.

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COVID-19 Situation There are no restrictions or requirements for entering Turkey. Visitors no longer need to show proof of vaccination, quarantine, or wear masks. For travelers who still wish to take precautions, there are many options for visiting airy outdoor sites which allow you to maintain your distance.

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Turkey customs regulations prevent you from bringing drugs, weapons, firearms and radioactive substances into Turkey. What food can you take into Turkey and what can't you take to Turkey? There are some Turkey prohibited items such as fresh or packaged food, fruit, eggs, meat, dairy products.

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