Vip Turquoise taxis are 15% more expensive than Yellow taxis, while Premium Black taxis are close to 100% more expensive than Yellow taxis. However, the difference is of course a situation related to vehicle and service quality. Recently, the number of passengers who prefer Turquoise taxis has increased considerably.
2023 Istanbul Taxi Fares & Tariffs
Every year, starting in December, Istanbul UKOME makes an increase in taxi fares at the rate of inflation. Below you can see the 2023 taxi recipes for Istanbul's yellow taxis.
* Taximeter opening fee increased from 8 TL to 12.65 TL. (Turquoise and Black taxis are 17 TL)
* The cost per kilometer increased from 4.30 TL to 6.30 TL. (Turquoise and Black taxis are 10 TL)
* Hop-on hop-off fare increased from 20 TL to 28 TL.
* There are no separate tariffs for taxis in Istanbul day and night.
* If bridges and tunnels are used between the two sides, bridge, and tunnel tolls are added to the taxi fare. However, passengers are not responsible for the return fee of the taxi.
You can easily calculate the estimated taxi fare for the route you want to go according to the fare schedule we have mentioned above.
* Payment by credit card is available in taxis in Istanbul.
Average Taxi Fares From Istanbul İnternational Airport
According to the statement made by the Istanbul Taxi Professionals Chamber, the lowest fare for a taxi ride to Istanbul New Airport (IST) from the districts of Istanbul is from Arnavutköy with 120 TL, and the highest from Şile around 1000 TL. Below, you can see the taxi fares to Istanbul Airport from major districts and districts. Fees are approximate, and some waiting fee is added depending on traffic conditions.
Estimated Travel Time to/from Taksim: 60 min
- Taksim To İstanbul Airport Yellow Taxi Fee: 395.60 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 455.10 TL
Black Taxi Fee: 672.66 TL
- Estimated Travel Time in Sultanahmet: 65 min
Yellow Taxi Fee: 428.79 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 493.28 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 729.09 TL
- Bakirkoy Estimated Travel Time: 61 min
Yellow Taxi Fee: 404.11 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 464.89 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 687,13 TL
- Beşiktaş Estimated Journey Time: 52 min
Yellow Taxi Fee: 344.54 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 396.36 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 585.84 TL
- Sariyer Estimated Travel Time: 57 min
Yellow Taxi Fee: 378.58 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 435.52 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 643.72 TL
- Mecidiyekoy Estimated Journey Time: 49 min
Yellow Taxi Fee: 327.52 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 376.78 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 556.90 TL
- Kadıköy Estimated Travel Time: 75 min
Yellow Taxi Fee: 489.21 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 562.79 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 831.83 T + bridge fee,
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport Estimated Travel Time: 101 min
Yellow Taxi Fee: 659.41 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 758.59 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 1.121.23 TL + bridge fee
- Şile (92.6 km.) – Estimated Travel Time: 123 min.
Yellow Taxi Fee: 800.68 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 921.10 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 1,361,43 TL + bridge fee
Average Taxi Fares To/From Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Taksim Estimated Travel Time: 87 min
Yellow Taxi Fee: 565.80 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 650.90 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 962.06 TL + bridge fee
- Estimated Travel Time in Sultanahmet: 83 min
Yellow Taxi Fee: 540.27 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 621.53 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 918.65 TL + bridge fee
- Bakirkoy Estimated Travel Time: 99 min
Yellow Taxi Fee: 642.39 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 739,01 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 1,092.29 TL + bridge fee
- Kadikoy Estimated Journey Time: 43 min
Yellow Taxi Fee: 284.97 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 327.83 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 484.55 TL
- Istanbul İnternational Airport Estimated Travel Time: 101 min
Yellow Taxi Fee: 659.41 TL
Turquoise Taxi Fee: 758.59 TL
Black Color Taxi Fee: 1.121.23 TL + bridge fee
2023 Bosphorus Bridges and Eurasia Tunnel Tolls
Bosphorus Bridges July 15 Martyrs Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge –23TL (As of January 01, 2023, fees are now paid for each direction)
According to the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge 2023 fee schedule; cars 19 TL; Light commercial vehicles pay 25 TL, 3-axle vehicles such as passenger buses 46.5 TL, vehicles such as 4-5 axle trucks 118.5 TL, 6 and more axle trucks and similar vehicles pay 147.5 TL.
Avrasya (Eurasia) Tunnel Toll 2023
One-way tolls vary as 53 TL for 1st class vehicles (cars and taxis) and 79.5 TL for 2nd class vehicles. For the night tariff, these fees are 26.50 TL for 1st class vehicles and 39.75 TL for 2nd class vehicles.
