This Istanbul transportation map is geared toward tourists. To avoid confusion, it doesn’t show every single line available in Istanbul. No, instead it only shows the most the important metro, tram, and funicular lines from a tourist’s point of view.
And to make finding your way in Istanbul even easier, I put the most common places of interest on the transportation map as well. This way you know exactly what line(s) to take to reach a certain sightseeing spot or venue.
Printable Map
Below you’ll find links to download the map in a printable format. You can choose between a JPG and a PDF file.
Download the Istanbul Transportation & Sightseeing Map as JPG
Download the Istanbul Transportation & Sightseeing Map as PDF
Copyright
I spent a lot of time creating this transportation map. Constantly modifying and keeping it up to date is also time consuming. So please obey the Creative Commons license it is published under. In short this means that you are able to share, redistribute or even modify it as long as you give me credit for it, link back to the original (this page), and publish it under the same conditions.
louis says
thanks for the reply
can two people use the Istanbul kart at the same time do we tap it twice so we tap when we get on and tap when we get off please let me know.
how much Turkish lira do we take for two days we will just be spending on lunch transportation and soverginers.
Erlend says
Have you had a look at this post and discussions on how to make most of your Istanbul card?
Louis .N says
how do i get from Pullman Istanbul hotel and convention center to Taksim square using public transport.
thanks
Louis Noronha
Erlend says
Walk to the M9 metro stop Çobançeşme and take it for one stop to Yenibosna. There you hop on to the M1a metro all the way to Yenikapı. There you transfer to tghe M2 metro to Taksim.
Louis .N says
thanks for the swift reply but how long is the walk and is this metro station easy to get to as i see it on google map on the other side of the High way
thanks once again
Louis Noroha
Erlend says
There is a crossing.
Louis .N says
your map is very informative .i have a question if i am Istanbul for two day what pass do i require me and my wife will be traveling and would like to use the metro.
thanks
Erlend says
Hi,
Just buy one Istanbul Kart for the two of you and top-up as needed. Ready the comment if you have questions.
Christina Berry says
Your information has been very helpful. We are arriving in August on a cruise. Is it possible to make it from Sultanahmet Square back to the cruise port in an hour? What transportation do you recommend the metro or tram?
Erlend says
Yes, no problem. Just take the tramway that passes Sultanahmet square, and has two stops within walking distance of the Galatport ferry port.
Christina Berry says
I don’t see the cruise port on your map. Would that be the Marmaray line to T1? There will be three of us so would 180 TL be enough for a round trip to Sultanahmet? In your article about fares it says 15TL in one place and 17,70TL later in the article.
Erlend says
Hi Christina, that’s indeed the T1 line, not sure how the Marmaray came into the picture. That’s a train that will take you to the Asian side. Currently, to use metro or tram, the fee is 17,70 per person with Istanbul card.
Christina Berry says
Thank you. I didn’t see that T1 would take us from the cruise port. Your information is very informative.
Natasha says
Hi
Your site has been very useful. Could you recommend the best way to get from sultanahmet to Istanbul airport. We need to get there for 13.00 on a Wednesday.
Also do you know if the Bursakart works the same as an Istanbul kart? Can it be used for multiple people? There are 4 of us. And do you know how much it would be for us to get from the ferry port into the city centre?
Many thanks in advance
Erlend says
Hi,
Have you seen this post on how to get to the city center from the Istanbul airport? I have no clue about the Bursa card.
Natasha says
Thanks, I spotted the post about the airport after I had put this on!
The bursakart works exactly the same as the Istanbul kart and was about 15TL per trip.
For anyone getting into Mudanya from istanbul who wants to get into the city, the 1M bus goes to emek metro station. Which then takes you into town (Sehrekustu is closest to the city centre)
To catch the bus at the ferry port you need to cross the park in front of the port and catch the bus there. You can buy your bursakart at the ferry terminal.
Jo Dunn says
Hi
I am off to Istanbul in late March/April 2024 to watch ice hockey and to do some sight seeing. Thanks for your metro map. I will print it nearer the trip and use it for sure.
Erlend says
Hi Jo,
Thanks for the kind words. The map is currently a little bit outdated, you can find a newer but more complex version here.
nina says
tqvm for you map, I am going to turki this month , hope this map can help
TV schedule says
Istanbul transportation map with places of interest for tourists is very helpful.
Christine Gates says
Thank you so much for this info. I’m here for a month and at 72 the hills are a bit much!
Erlend says
Make use of the two funiculars as much as you can. And stay clear of taxis, use public transportation as much as you can. Have a great stay.
Maria Achy says
hi. thanks a lot for all your info and hard work. your website is helping me a lot organising my trip to Istanbul.
when i use the istanbulkart, are all the trips calculated equally? i mean does it cost the same to use 1 ride in metro/tramway/bus/ ferry all over istanbul? are there exceptions?
Erlend says
Hi,
No, the prices vary a bit. Most of them are currently 9,9 per ride, while some ferry rides are a bit cheaper, and the Marmaray may be a bit more expensive, depending on the length of your ride.
Muzrif says
Hi
Is there a link to IIT airport
Erlend says
Not sure what you are looking for? A public transportation line to the Istanbul Airport?
Anindita says
Hello, yes I would like to know how the public transportation works from Istanbul airport. Thank you so much!
Erlend says
Have you had a look at this post on how to get from the airport to your hotel or city center?
SH Ewe says
Tqvm for your helpful map.
Dirk says
Just arrived in Istanbul and came across your posts , this is the best info I have seen and we are very grateful for all your hard work putting this together to keep all travellers safe and well informed. It’s a must read , you deserve a medal !
Erlend says
Thanks a lot for these nice words. Enjoy your stay.
Rahmah says
Hi. Can you advice me the line colors are refer to what kind of transportation.
Erlend says
T stand for Tramway, M for Metro and F for funicular.
gena says
The airport at the bottom of your map, is it IST? If it is not, which direction on the map is IST airport please? I am getting confused with two different airports. thank you
Erlend says
Hi, I must update that map, it’s the Atatürk Airport, which is no longer in use for commercial flights.
Christa Kleyn says
Thank you for all your hard work on the map and tips. We are very excited to get there. Looking forward to our trip more now.
Himanshu says
Your Transportation map has been very helpful for me to plan my trip to Istanbul. Thank you for sharing it.
Erlend says
You’re welcome.
Tracey says
This is brilliant. Your entire website and all your posts. Wonderful job on this map as well. Thank you!
Erlend says
Thank you very much Tracey, it’s my pleasure!
Rahail Salamat says
Cok tessakkur edrim Istanbulinsider. You are amazing!
Erlend says
Rica ederim!