General
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Transport
The most convenient options are the Havaist airport shuttle or a taxi. Havaist buses are reliable, comfortable, and affordable, while taxis are faster but more expensive.
Yes, Istanbulkart is highly recommended. It’s a rechargeable card you can use on buses, trams, metros, and ferries. It saves money and time compared to buying single tickets.
The one-way car toll to cross the Bosphorus bridges is currently 8,25 TL, one-way. For the Eurasia tunnel, the car toll is 53 TL between 05:00 and 24:00, and 26,5 TL outside these hours.
Keep in mind that a taxi driver has the right to add these fees to the cab fare, but only one way. He cannot charge you for his return route (as he will probably pick up other customers for that).
Generally, yes. Most drivers are honest, but always make sure the meter is running. It’s best to use official yellow taxis or ride-hailing apps like BiTaksi or Uber.
