Istanbul Public Transport Guide & Map Explained - Metro Routes, Taksim to Sultan Ahmet & More

[@dkursada]

Watched until the end even though I live here in Istanbul. 😅 Totally simple and coherent explanation, good production and nice visuals. This is a helpful guide, I hope many more people see this and get around the city without feeling lost.

[@faatimabismilla2881]

Thank you for the videos. I go to turkey often and I’m always lost. Your videos will save me lots of time. 🇹🇷

[@marcosg9736]

Thanks a lot, I'll be in Istambul early April and your video helps me a lot. Greatings from Mexico 👍

[@nelsonCT10]

Thank you. Very useful, organized, easy to understand. Great video, useful to all visitors of Istanbul.

[@sonnykakakhan]

Outstanding video! Thank you for providing detailed and clear info. This deserves a lot more views! Cheers

[@IstanbulHacks]

I’m glad it was helpful, thank you very much 😊

[@manimfit7799]

⁠@@IstanbulHackshello so take metro to Yenikapi and then I will see the ferry pick up to take me to Asian side? Will this ferry pick up be walking distance as soon as I get off metro?thanks

[@roninronin6405]

When folks explain without frills or running around the mulberry bush, then it's like listening to a storyteller! keep up the good work! hoping to be there in May.Deserve to be subscribed.

[@kiyoshiotda442]

Thank you! Planning a trip to Istanbul and this is very helpful. I hope at some point they have a metro line connecting the new airport to the tourist centres!

[@IstanbulHacks]

You can go via metro to the city center, we made a new video about it. Check it out: 🇹🇷 Istanbul Airport to the City Center - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6evaqVjhLikpLM

[@kiyoshiotda442]

teşekkür ederim!

[@myovhr]

Same🎉 😊

[@alitunctas2310]

2 tane metro hattı var Asya Avrupa şehirin tüm noktaları ulaşır aktarma ile 😊

[@jaredford330]

Excellent video! Great production value.

[@ozgursoy1682]

Great coverage of the Public Transport System of our city. Impressively informative and fun too. Dr. Özgür Soy Chairman of Metro Istanbul

[@IstanbulHacks]

@@ozgursoy1682 Teşekkür ederim Özgür bey. I’m glad you liked the video :)

[@gdias9266]

Come on guys!!! This channel deserver much more subscribers. Thank you for your time!!

[@tenminutetravelbreak]

This is very well done and I am linking this/embedding to the relevant page on our site. Nice job, arkadashim!

[@shoaib1024]

Cool... Straight forward and direct to not worry about shared taxis ... i gonna go watch more of your videos before my trip.

[@danbu2]

By far the most helpful video for traveling in Istanbul. Excellent!

[@aminekemicha8951]

Great visuals and motion graphics man! Got me even more excited about my next visit to Istanbul!

[@egemensentin]

Very well put together. I appreciate it as an Istanbulite!

[@ianrobinson7520]

Thank you for providing such clear and helpful information. Very much looking forward to visiting Istanbul soon! 🙂

[@sharloutkhozam2938]

You are the best ever!!! thank you for this very helpful video, I am planning to visit Istanbul soon.

[@asmaenoua442]

Thank you! I rarely comment, but I had to-this was a very clear explanation and makes it much easier to navigate the city!

[@IstanbulHacks]

@@asmaenoua442 Thanks for the comment :)

[@willipolte9536]

you are amazing, watched this momnets before leaving my hotel to start my istanbul escapades, thank you very much

[@majidsalleh2649]

Thanks for giving us tips how to use the local transportation. Seems quite easy to use. Appreciate❤

[@omerviso]

Well well explained. I live in Istanbul and didn't find such a good and detailed explanation of the whole metro system :)

[@victracy33]

Though I have been to Istanbul twice and figured out the transportation. Your video is the best I have seen on how to use the transit system. I look forward to seeing more of your vlogs. Best of Luck to you

[@cheeweegan617]

Thank you. Leaving for Istanbul next week and this will be a great help.

[@chrissimiles3599]

Thank you 🙏 Very helpful. I feel better about my upcoming trip already…

[@ebiemo3088]

Great vid with simple explanation. Many thanx and greetings from Cape Town

[@RaniaRadwan-b2z]

Thank you a lot, you're gonna make my trip to istanbul much easier with this video🌹

[@dianVV04]

I like your video , I’ll travel to instanbul on february .

[@Truthfulword999]

Bro u genius... amazing informative video... every tourist visiting turkey needs to see this... lots of love always, mate ❤

[@gabiebachmat1811]

Great video, just what I was looking for, Taksim to Sirkeci and Blue Mosque. Thank You from Auckland NZ

[@magnificentmoberley2333]

It’s great walking route, all the way down from Taksim to Sirkeci than Blue Mosque, approximately an hour , passes from Galata Tower as well

[@bobspilnt5945]

I've already been to Istanbul and, yes the public transportation is great. Your explanation is absolutely amazing and the same for the other your contents 👍

[@denizsogutlu2070]

love your take on the Dolmuş! Very Accurate!!! Fun fact - Dolmuş means literally “it’s full” because they wait to have all seats occupied by passengers and only then will depart.

[@IstanbulHacks]

@@denizsogutlu2070 haha thanks, it’s terrifying for most people 😁

[@GhAt-f7d]

Thank you so much for your excellent explanation. A very useful video, especially for someone who will visit Istanbul for the first time like myself ❤

[@fesimon1103]

Oh, i adore you Sir, this would help me & my cousin a lot bec. both of us will be traveling definitely up to Istanbul too. Thank you so much...well appreciated. ❤🙏

[@jonathan5677]

Thanks for the great post. A real help for a first time visitor!

[@alhassant9204]

Going to Istanbul on Monday so appreciate up to date info.

[@imtiazmohammad7868]

Thanks for very informative vlog explained very nicely. I have seen the locals using Istanbul card on exit from Marmaray on some special terminals - what is this for?

[@IstanbulHacks]

To get a partial refund, it’s only available on registered cards

[@gregperez919]

I am in Istanbul right now in May. This will help immensely by saving us from walking and thereby see more of your majestic city. Greetings from Spain and the USA.

[@lilyirawati5361]

Very useful for tourist like me, excellent video👍👍👍

[@miltonpallais9426]

Thank you! great video about transportation in Istanbul. Next month, June 2024, it will be my fourth trip to Istanbul, and now finally after i watch this video. I can say that I can move around. In my previous years. it has been difficult because not many people speak English, so very limited what I can ask. Hope you make a video about the new M11 when they open completely. Thanks again.

[@IstanbulHacks]

Here you go :) Istanbul Airport to the City Center - kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6evaqVjhLikpLM

[@АнастасияР-и7й]

Thanx a lot for sharing this information. Quick question, so in the Journey part you paid 3 times to get from Kabatas to Sultamahmet or just once? Thank you in advance

[@IstanbulHacks]

3 (from Şişli). Each time you enter the metro or switch lines you will tap your card and pay

[@roselle454]

Amazing presentation by this guy on intricate web of rail lines and bus ways.❤

[@56anubis]

Thank you for this very useful video. So clear!

[@kanchanananayakkara8959]

wow! Very well explained.. Subscribing from Dubai..

[@blaziken23]

Amazing video brother!

[@naru8164]

Thank you, I am visiting Istanbul tomorrow. I will use the public transportation❤

[@patiseme]

Planning a trip to istanbul with cruise ship. i want to go taksim square and then by walk all the istiklal street to galata tower and then walking back to the ship. what is the best option ?

[@cchu3018]

It's really a simple and understandable video that help me a lot!!!

[@singham13]

Hi...is there any app for metros in turkey so we can chose the stations and chek which metro to catch? Thanks in advance

[@kathyolson8085]

You explained the transportation system very clearly. Thank you.

[@shaziaijaz5863]

Love it so much will help for next visits.Love Istanbul please share more on how to buy the tickets for tram,metro etc

[@IstanbulHacks]

Here: How to buy an Istanbul Kart - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKespGSoq9F_bKs 😊

[@Time_for_games_ege]

Hello friend. Also we have some problems we are living in Istanbul the according to Metrobus section European side is Beylikdüzü - Avcılar - Zincirlikuyu and the Asia side is 15 Temmuz şehitler köprüsü - Uzunçayır - Söğütlüçeşme because of Zincirlikuyu is the station with European line.

[@rdmontfort1]

Can you go to Bursa and Uludeg Skii Centre, from Istanbul please?

[@tomrox8921]

Is there any app as an alternative to Istanbul card ?

[@samlouis7824]

Nicely done video. Just wonder if they charge for each time we changes line? eg, from IST airport to Gayrettepe is one payment, then from Gayrettepe to Taksim is another payment? from Taksim to Kabatas is another and so on?

[@IstanbulHacks]

@@samlouis7824 Yes

[@samlouis7824]

@@IstanbulHacksthanks for your prompt reply.

[@navinpatil]

simply amazing!!!!

[@NancyMoodley-j6v]

This is great and so helpful! Thank you

[@markheithaus]

I loved how easy the tram lines are to use.

[@dimanadervisheva9678]

Amazing video!!! You saved me a looot of trouble for my first time visit coming up in May :D The one thing I don't understand is - does the Istanbul card cover the public ferry from Europe to Asia or is it a separate thing?

[@IstanbulHacks]

Yes, it covers all public transportation :)

[@elturan055129]

Superb. Thank you!!!!

[@Annalu569]

Ciao, sarò a Istanbul il 30 settembre, vorrei sapere, se possibile, dall'aeroporto di Sabiha Gokçen devo arrivare a Dizdariye Çesmesi cosa mi consigli?

[@scenicvoyager]

Did find your channel helpful. Thanks mate

[@fridazelaya9884]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@nathanbgerman]

How long does the journey take to get from the airport to the Sultanahmet area?

[@ainymunnee7780]

Amazing video, so easy to understand❤

[@carlosfernandez7098]

Great information provided. I noticed there are escalators everywhere but do you have a video for travelers on wheelchairs that require elevators? Thank you.

[@IstanbulHacks]

Hi, 99% of stations have elevators and wheelchair access

[@rizwanmalik714]

Overall good video ..... keep it up, there should be more videos to further understand

[@gingercnx8217]

Thank you from Thailand ❤

[@ozkanozkanhukukburosu749]

very useful istanbul transpotion videos .now istanbul airport gayrettepe line is open

[@byronhoagland7932]

great intel! very helpful! Cant wait!

[@ainymunnee7780]

Love love love this video!!!

[@thewhippetsmum]

We are visiting Istanbul soon and I've been researching how to get from the airport to Sultanahmet. To say I'm confused, is an understatement. We would like to get the Havaist 12 (?) to Taksim and then I'm not sure after this. Would we get the F1 to Kabatas ( is that a bus?) and then the T1 from Kabatas (a tram?) to Sultanahmet? Apologies, I'm quite old!

[@IstanbulHacks]

@@thewhippetsmum F1 is a metro, T1 is a tram. It’s probably easier if you just take a taxi

[@alitunctas2310]

Sabiha 😊 Gökçen ayrılık çeşmesi aktarma metro 😊 sirkeci 😊 sultan Ahmet 😊 sirkeci yürüme 😊 10 dakika eğer yürümek istemez isen sirkeci sultan Ahmet tramvay 😊😊😊

[@davidk3513]

Do you tag on and off all transport modes, or just when you board initially.

[@IstanbulHacks]

@@davidk3513 only when you board initially

[@rubyrahman4674]

Hii everyone...I have plan to visit turkey in april 2025 with my family.I would like to stay at sulthan ahmet .but 4 star hotels are very costly at sulthan ahmet.Can you suggest metro stops after or before sulthan ahmet?Then I can stay at there and easily comeback to sulthan ahmet to visit all historical monuments.please give some suggestions too...all are welcome

[@Weekendswithfrenchie]

Thank you so much for this video. It’s very helpful

[@d947]

the metrobus system is crazy, a bus every few seconds

[@TheReyes351]

Thank you very much for this useful information.

[@tulbassiyeva]

Thank you so much. So helpful 🎉

[@brianscraper7433]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@februaryair100]

Are there elevators in all stations/what’s the accessibility like?

[@IstanbulHacks]

Most of them have elevators and disabled access.

[@mikijasar2594]

Thanks for your video. Approximately how much money is needed for an Istanbul kaart for 4 days for two people. We want to visit only most important sights in istanbul Thanks in advance.

[@IstanbulHacks]

Around 200 - 300tl I guess

[@mikijasar2594]

Thank you for the super fast response@@IstanbulHacks

[@StephSpooner]

Do most rooftop restaurants have elevators or its stairs? Any you’d recommend?

[@IstanbulHacks]

It really depends on if the building is new or not

[@hernanperez912]

Thank you man , great video

[@reddevilO7]

Is there a need to tap out on all of these journeys or only some?

[@IstanbulHacks]

@@reddevilO7 you don’t need to tap out of any while exiting

[@BloodScientist]

Really useful video! Can you use a contactless card on the public transport?

[@IstanbulHacks]

They are starting to introduce it, it’s not available everywhere

[@abirakbar9809]

Great job

[@suzukigsxfa9683]

Looking forward to my trip Fall 2024

[@beimeiyuyi]

Thank you so much. Very detail,, kind information.

[@MR2005-ybm]

Great Thank you

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

DANKESCHÖN

[@lonlonf]

What station is close to Galata Port for cruise ships tourist?

[@doga3441]

It's between Tophane and Fındıklı-Mimar Sinan University stations on the T1 line

[@carsanstocks5836]

So you have to tap your card whenever you connect to a new route?

[@IstanbulHacks]

Yes

[@AdityaKumar-pg2gt]

How do I reach from Istanbul Airpot to DoubleTree by Hilton Avcilar. From Nepal 🇳🇵

[@ebruaktel2211]

There are buses from the airport to certain parts of Istanbul. Also, You can go to Gayrettepe by istanbul airport metro and then change to metrobus going to Avcilar. But it is a quite long journey, about 1.5 hours. And metrobus is very crowded in rush hours. Keep it in mind.

[@annelisek]

Thank you! Very ,Very good!

[@maxsteinke3378]

why isnt there any reliable from whicht to get connections? the official one is very slow and buggy

[@chrischris3157]

HI, can i go from Sabiha Airport to Galata area? with metro or tram ?

[@IstanbulHacks]

You can yes. Using the M4 line

[@alitunctas2310]

Sabiha Gökçen ayrılık çeşmesi aktarma sirkeci. Tramvay karakoy 😊

[@notmyname8527]

A very soft voice. I cant listen to you for hours. Great information especially as I will be staying at Galata and my station should be Shishane, and not Galata because its a walk down

[@KenanTurkiye]

Heres something you may find interesting. :) The name of my country has nothing to do with the interesting and delicious bird 'turkey'...... .....but the name of the bird does have a connection with the name of my country, let me explain. :) In the past 40 years 37 countries have changed their name, partially or fully. Obviously one can not change the name of an apple or an orange etc in other languages, but country names are like peoples' individual names, so if you're named John we don't call you Karen. :) Name of my country has always been Türkiye, it's been known as such since around the 1200's. The name it self has a suffix, '-iye', that is Turk-iye, where the -iye suffix means 'land of/belonging to', just like the Latin suffix of '-ia', which exists in such country names like Austr-ia, Austral-ia, Indones-ia etc. Basically, the use of '-iye/-ia' is the same as the the use of '-land' suffix in country names like Ire(Eire)-land, Po(le)-land, Eng(Anglo)-land and so on and so on. Many would remember the country Czechoslovak-ia which changed it's name to Czech Republic and a few years ago changed that to Czechia (that is Czech-ia). The Latin suffix -ia probably originates from Turkish -iye as Turkish been over 10,000 years is much older than Latin which is around 1300 years old. Spelled in different languages in different ways to phonetically resemble (to sound like) 'Türkiye' we got various spellings like; Turq-uía (in Spanish), Turch-ia (in Italian), Turq-uie (in French) Turk-ei (in German) Turk-ey (in English) Mind you this was way before the animal we currently know as turkey was found by the europeans when they explored the north americas. The bird was first sent to europe from north americas in the year 1519, so up until that point there was no bird named turkey.... ...they came across the bird and thought it was a specie of the fowl/chicken they had been buying from the country of Turkiye at the time, so they named the bird 'Turkey Fowl' to define 'Turkish Chicken'... ....just like how a dog breed is known as German Shepherd (because it's from Germany), American Bulldog, British Terrier, Greek Harehound etc etc. In time you don't get to call the harehound simply as Greek or you don't call the terrier Britirsh, or shepherd as simply German, but in time the Turkish Fowl started to be called just 'Turkey' and later 'turkey', and this went on for hundreds of years. Now in modern times, this caused confusion, especially when we have people across the world unable to point to their own country on an atlas. Basically we didn't change the name of our country, we changed the mistake made in the English language. : ) So, there's some tid bit information for you to have a great day, if you read upto this point you have a great night too, ohh just have a wonderfull life. : ) Best wishes. ;)

[@SA-kg6lp]

Foriegners will always call it Turkey no matter what the original name is

[@yasmeenrtubv1841]

Hi .. is there somewhere we can get a map of the ststions for free like at the station ?

[@IstanbulHacks]

Unfortunately not, but you can save the pdf from our website. The Link is in the description

[@yasmeenrtubv1841]

@@IstanbulHacks appreciate the response thanks

[@naranjapk1]

Very informative video

[@LYehiaX]

You are my savior !

[@IstanbulHacks]

Thanks for watching :)