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Getting around Istanbul

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Rates: Central Bank of Türkiye, 26 Oct 2026
Istanbulkart 101Where to buy and top up, one card for a group, contactless bank cards at the turnstile.
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From the airportIST and SAW: metro, airport buses, taxis; rough times.
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FerriesReading the piers, commuter ferries vs Bosphorus tours.
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Metro, tram, Marmaray, funiculars, TünelA mental map of how the lines fit.
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TaxisApps, what's normal, how to pay.
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Dolmuş and minibusesHow they work; cash.
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On footHills, stairs and cobbles; the areas made for walking.
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Staying connectedTourist SIM, eSIM, and the registration rule for phones on long stays.
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