How to Get a Public Transit Card in Istanbul | And Which One is RIGHT for You?!

[@TheEnesamuratovic]

Honestly, you two should have your own tv show. I woudl watch every episode. You are so natural, charismatic and have a wonderful chemistry with each other and with the camera.

[@WaypointofView]

That is so nice of you to say, thank you so much!! ☺️☺️

[@sarah.elbadry]

I have watched hundreds of videos about Istanbul and this is the first one i've seen to explain all the options with all the info that one might need. Thank you

[@WaypointofView]

So glad you liked it! And thank you for taking the time to comment! We hope you have an amazing time here in Istanbul! 😀

[@MgdNmt]

I arrived today, 26th August 2024 in Istanbul, just around 5 months after this video has been published and was surprised to see that the IstanbulKart price was double than that shown in this video, the price now is 130 TL. And price per trip on most means of transport is 20 TL. Indeed tha card can be shared by two persons. Maybe even more, don't know. I thought this update might help somebody.

[@WaypointofView]

It is pretty crazy how fast things/ prices change in Istanbul.. hope you have a great trip!

[@susheelamahadave1948]

I'm here currently 7 Sept and it's 130 lira, very disappointing that's its almost doubled

[@MrsOz-vf7et]

​@@WaypointofView The 3 day city card costs 680TRY. Maybe it might be better if we get the Instanbulkart and top it up with 300TRY and see how it goes. One video I saw, there was a processing fee, is that because they were paying by credit/debit card? I didn't see that when you topped up using cash?

[@WaypointofView]

@@MrsOz-vf7et correct there is a processing fee for credit cards but shouldn’t be one for cash..

[@diegopego86]

Thanks for the info. For everyone BEWARE of SCAMS at ticket booths in certain stations. In my case I was almost scammed at a tram stop. I went to buy the card in one of the machines and a guy with a grey vest pretending to be an employee was in front of the machine and basically pressed the buttons for me. I paid then he wanted to keep the cards and take me to the entry which I told him not to and demanded the cards of him. He then smiled at me knowing he couldn’t take advantage of me. After looking online, other people said this scam works by then they passing the card at the entrance, letting you in and then handing you another card without balance. So the next time you touch on, you’ll have no credit and no way to fight back. Travel safe, is better to pass for rude than trust people here sadly😢

[@gusfuentes1971]

The explanation of buying the istanbulkart is the best I have seen, congratulations

[@WaypointofView]

That is wonderful to hear! Thank you so much!!

[@madamkuku8629]

Guys, thank you for that. Just going to Istanbul in a week and needed that info. It is very handy at the right time. 😘

[@WaypointofView]

So happy to hear that! 🤗 and we hope you have a great trip!!

[@niclaskling1166]

We are in Istanbul since 5-ish days back, and have been on the public transport..this still provided some bits we hadn't yet found out. Thanks!! 🙃

[@thomassalvi]

This couple is excellent with very helpful advice

[@WaypointofView]

Thanks so much!!

[@sheilaoriente6370]

Best video about card public transport!! Thanks❤

[@WaypointofView]

That’s so great to hear, thank you so much!! 🙏

[@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. 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. ;)

[@WaypointofView]

Oh wow this is very interesting indeed, thank you so much for sharing!!

[@KenanTurkiye]

@@WaypointofView Glad you found it interesting, have the best time in all your journeys. :)

[@mithridateseupator3492]

You are wrong! They changed it because the islamisists have such a giant inferiority complex that when they realized that in America , that people can use the word “Turkey” to mean something in a negative way, they thought they could mandate the world into changing their ways. I’m an English speaker. The proper pronunciation for the country is “Turkey”, not Türkiye. I always make sure that when I am speaking English in Turkey, I use the proper form - Turkey. When I am speaking Turkish I use the form - Türkiye. There is no mistake that we are making. We long ago decided we want to use the form Turkey. I kind of wonder if Turks would suddenly stop using the term Almanya for Germany if the Germans dictated that hence forth the world needed to use the term Deutschland. I don’t think so. The islamisists would feign indignation and say how dare the Germans try to interfere in how the Turks decided to identify certain people. More bs from a government that is filled with bs.

[@BilluAwann]

No one gives better instructions than both of you . Been to Istanbul 6 times and prices are always different every single time ! Love 🇹🇷

[@syedabdullahalmamun5003]

Wonderful brief with absolute clarity. Thank you guys

[@WaypointofView]

🤗☺️ thank you so much!!

[@hinaandwaqar7550]

Just saw your videos and got the Istanbul guide. Found your videos to be most helpful. Coming for a 4.5 days trip to Istanbul and Cappadocia at the end of March. Will be fasting so fingers crossed. Keep up the great work. You guys are awesome.

[@WaypointofView]

We are so happy to hear you have found our videos helpful! And thank you for your purchase of our guide! 😊😊 we hope you have a great trip!!

[@zeynelsariaslan5983]

Thank you very much for this loving, fantastic and informative video. You are the best!

[@WaypointofView]

Thank you so much for the kind words! We are happy you liked our video!! 🥰

[@Happylifebyh]

Red card. U can use for multiple people and its cost is 70 and u must add money to it like 500. Each ride costs 20 and ferry 30. The blue city card is for days. Unlimited and it’s only for one person. It costs more and as expensive as taking 11 rides a day.

[@juddsjourneys]

Two weeks and counting until I arrive:)

[@WaypointofView]

We hope you have a great trip!!

[@juddsjourneys]

@@WaypointofViewIt was great! thank you so much, and thank you for the fantastic information!

[@dibbuk5730]

Thank you very much for the video. I plan to visit Istanbul later this year, and the information is very appropriate.

[@WaypointofView]

Glad you liked the video! Thanks so much for the nice comment!

[@vesnaivic6211]

To summarize, is it better to get a red or blue card for a 5-day stay in Istanbul?

[@SA-kg6lp]

Red one everyday of the week and twice on sunday

[@shead1981]

I'm visiting on the 17th of May 2024 from the UK. Meeting a friend on the 20th from Romania so travelling alone. Alot of help. Not to different from most places in Europe to be fair. But as my 1st time in Istanbul. Was appreciated for your insight. On other videos also. 😊

[@WaypointofView]

Glad you have found our videos helpful! Hope you have a great trip!

[@travelleryildirim3013]

Cool informations and very clear to understand 👍🧿

[@WaypointofView]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrRawUK]

This was the simplest video on the card buying i've seen. I watched 3 from local people and they just confused things 10x more.

[@WaypointofView]

😂 so happy to hear this!! Thanks for watching!!

[@scottjohnson921]

Best video. Buying one today.

[@kesvingovender805]

Very helpful indeed. We will be making our first trip on 1 May. Will check out your other videos on the guide. ❤

[@WaypointofView]

Thanks so much for the kind comment! Glad you liked our video! We hope you have a great trip!

[@Macco001]

Great Guide thx! It will be very usefull on my next Trip to Istanbul 🎉😊

[@WaypointofView]

Happy to hear it!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@turkeyjobsprovider]

I appreciate your efforts very good thanks for info

[@WaypointofView]

Thanks so much!!

[@zeenatsiddique8331]

Thank you soo much for this great video.i am from india planning to go istanbul in October .this will help me. Thank you again .

[@MrPeripala]

Great. I hope this helps, obrigado.

[@AltafNorat-King_Taffy]

Brilliant insightful video. Keep up the good work

[@WaypointofView]

Thanks so much!!

[@KayJay2024-v4f]

I will be traveling to Istanbul this month. This helped greatly thank you!

[@WaypointofView]

@@KayJay2024-v4f so happy to hear it! Have a great trip!

[@KayJay2024-v4f]

@@WaypointofView Thank you! ♡

[@vandervandervilt576]

Thank you

[@ulviyyaaliyeva6872]

so helpful!!

[@philbuarque]

I got the guide! Will use it to the fullest!

[@WaypointofView]

Great! We hope you have a great trip!

[@rubandas691]

amazing explanation and easy to understand for us. Love and Namaste from India.

[@WaypointofView]

@@rubandas691 thank you so much!!

[@mnfahmy77]

You both are so sweet, I enjoyed your videos. KEEP IT UP

[@WaypointofView]

Thanks so much!!

[@bvm5960]

Well explained. Keep up the great work. Love from London ❤

[@WaypointofView]

@@bvm5960 thanks so much!!

[@56anubis]

Thank you for your explanations, so clear. I'd like to know if the most modern blue machines you showed, what just accept credit card for buying Istanbulkart, are at Havalimani airport.

[@josephinevieux7843]

This is so helpful because I will be visiting in September.

[@WaypointofView]

So happy to hear this! Have a great trip!

[@waynedobie]

Great video. Thanks for the tips!

[@seriella]

Thank you for this all this information. So helpful.

[@WaypointofView]

So happy we could help! ☺️☺️

[@grooveman222]

Thx, that was very helpful. Coming to Istanbul in June for 3 days.

[@WaypointofView]

So glad you found our video helpful! Have a great trip!

[@kampfpanzerleopard346]

Update, the minibuses will likely start accepting İstanbulkart in the coming months. Metropolitan municipality is currently testing it in Arnavutköy.

[@bsmdmj8161]

Thanks this was very helpful

[@firstandlast4415]

wonderful, so pleased that you have started production on your fantastic wallet. make sure it comes with a $100 bill and a Instanbul Travel Card please.

[@MOUNIRKOUCHIAR]

Limite is 2750 lira

[@DarinAnderson-x2y]

We had a lot of trouble with these machines. The options on it were not the same as shown. I ended up having to buy two three trip cards. When we went to buy more the machine kept kicking us out. A transit employee came over to help us and he said that we didn’t even need to buy a card. Instead we can use our tap and go credit card at the turnstiles to get through.

[@WaypointofView]

@@DarinAnderson-x2y you can use contactless debit cards (and apparently credit cards although we have never gotten a credit card to work 🤣😅) at the machines now.. but it is a much higher cost doing it this way vs what the rides cost with the IstanbulKart.. if you’re taking a lot of public transit, it is definitely still worth it to buy the IstanbulKart. It will pay for itself over time..

[@dianefield6068]

I have read that tap credit cards and Apple Pay are now accepted for public transportation in Istanbul instead of buying the Istanbulkart. Have you found this to be true?

[@filmandglobetrotting]

This a great video! I’ll be in Turkey on Sept 17th-24th. But i only stay in Istabul on Day 1-3 and last day, which card do you guys advised for me? 😃

[@alirezaqanavati5738]

Very good video, tnx for your help ❤

[@WaypointofView]

Thanks for watching!

[@ЭдуардЛаншин]

Istambul card doesn't work in Havaist

[@larissapinheiro8236]

Really?😢 thanks!

[@alexanderakrobertgoodall873]

Just watch your video. Im visiting ISTANBUL soon & this video is very helpful. Can you guys make video guide on how to get from ISTANBUL AIRPORT to SIRKECI area preferly by bus cause my hotel is their. Thanks

[@ali14132]

Very informative video, what is the price of your product, and how we can get inside or out Istabul

[@ozkanozkanhukukburosu749]

Very useful video thank you

[@WaypointofView]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ChickyRx]

thank you / thank you

[@WaypointofView]

Thanks for watching!

[@mohamedallam1084]

Thank you immensely for sharing this incredible video. I have a couple of questions regarding the Istanbul City Card. Firstly, does it grant access to public restrooms? Secondly, can it be used for the Hop-On Hop-Off service, and if so, what is the process for utilizing it in this manner? Your assistance is greatly appreciated in advance.

[@WaypointofView]

Thanks for watching! It is our understanding that you can use the Istanbul city card for the public bathrooms, but to be honest we have never one of these cards so we can’t verify that first hand. As far as the hop on hop off buses, that is a completely different private company… so it is not considered apart of the public transit system and it is not included with this card.

[@mohamedallam1084]

I sincerely appreciate your prompt response. The reason behind my inquiry regarding hop-on-hop-off buses stems from a recommendation by another KZbinr. According to them, I can utilize this card in conjunction with hop-on-hop-off services. Here's the link to the video for reference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2Kbnqtsr8uEh8k Thank you once again for your assistance.

[@s.at1978]

Thank you . Going to Istanbul in late Oct to Nov - would it be very cold then? Puffer weather?

[@yesthere5418]

How much cash lira you take with you from your country? Did you exchange your money in Turkiye or you buy lira from your country?

[@angelpadilla8035]

Hello guys, thanks for the information. Now I know which card to shred🤣🤣. I will be there soon. Hey, for the passport wallet relaunch, you guys doing a re-giveaway? 🤣🤣🤣

[@md.mahdiulalamsiam3846]

Can you please suggest and inform details about the Istanbul tourist pass?

[@barbarag-s265]

I don't think that you mention that if you take the Marmaray line that you have the full cost of a journey to the end of the line deducted when you touch in with the Istanbulkart but cannot get the refund, if you journey only a part of the way, at the refund machines when you touch out unless your card is registered, which, as a tourist, you are unlikely to do or even know how to do. I found this out to my cost! However I must say this is the clearest vieo on how to get this card and the pros and con compared to the City Card.

[@Happylifebyh]

I just walked 25000 steps. Up hills. Down hills. So tired. I need the card. I wish they put an app out there.

[@dilangizemtursun9498]

There is an İstanbul kart app but i am not sure if it works for anonymous İstanbul cards. But you can check it out

[@CopperPopperComputers]

Trying your best to avoid scams 😂. I feel you, my friend. God bless ❤

[@AnsariBaksh]

Where should one exchange money when arriving in Turkey (Istanbul Airport)?

[@edward_ketiak88]

Is the card design (Istanbulkart which both of you are holding) a limited edition for 2024 only?

[@viagenseoutrascoisas2235]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@WaypointofView]

Thanks for watching!

[@viagenseoutrascoisas2235]

@@WaypointofView ❤️

[@bvm5960]

Hi Ur videos are really informative for new comers.I’m planning to come as a family in August first week. Please advise how to book taxi from Istanbul (IST) airport to Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul , heard so much of scamming drivers and leaving halfway to hotel. Please advise better booking options. I’m reaching at 4 am. How much would be an expected rate for this ride. So that can have an idea. Please advise

[@WaypointofView]

@@bvm5960 hi there! Glad you are finding our videos helpful :)… I think this video might answer your question kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXezZGSbqcuKpdksi=JNDl1h9kRxf3nXVV ☺️☺️

[@dpwillis31]

Am traveling soon to Istanbul and there are myriads of offers for "Skip the Line" tickets to Hagia Sophia and others. Many bloggers suggest getting the tickets ahead of time to various popular spots. Along the way of researching all this, I've also read that they are not necessary, a tourist hustle etc....because once you arrive at these locations they "Skip the Line" tickets are not honored and everyone gets in the same line anyway and that the only time they might save is having the ticket ahead of time to avoid two lines, one at the ticket booth and the other at the entrance. Should we be buying "skip the line" tickets or just buy entrance as we go? If you suggest we do buy the "skip the line" tickets, is there a site you would recommend? I know there's an Istanbul Pass but we're only there for a couple of days and the value isn't there for us. Thank you.

[@WaypointofView]

Hi there! We actually just released a video answering this exact question! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2O1kqZ_hZ2hnK8

[@otvertka84]

Great job 👌

[@WaypointofView]

Thank you!! 🙏🙏

[@dedipurwanto9095]

Hello.. Do we need to setting anything if want to use that 1 Istanbul Cart to be shared for 2 people in one journey? Or we can just directly use it, 1st person tap in + 2nd person tap in again, and same goes when tap out? Thanks for replying

[@WaypointofView]

As long as you get the IstanbulKart, it can be shared by more than one person.. you don’t need to do anything special (just make sure there is enough money on the card of course). Also you only have to tap on, you don’t need to tap off :)

[@notmyname8527]

Just wondering why you had to do it twice. Get the card and top-up, as any additional amounts is added to your card

[@laurentiugiurgea8488]

I intend to visit Istanbul next month, so your video was very useful. I watched many other videos too, but this one seems to be the best. But I didn't understand how can I buy a 10 Pass Ticket. I only can see the option [3] 3 Pass Ticket on the display of the vending machine.. If I press that button what happens? I get a 3 Pass Ticket or another menu opens and there is a 10 Pass Ticket option? Thank you.

[@andreiodesit]

Hi there. The card 200 try for 10 passes is valid for marmarey? If I use this card for 1 journey at marmarey, does it count like 1 pass from my 10 passes card?

[@samwold1611]

Can I buy the card at the airport? Thanks!

[@johncengiz6351]

All public transport except mini busses now accept contactless bank and credit cards

[@laurentiugiurgea8488]

Great! And this is more expensive than Istanbul card, or, let's say, 3 Pass Ticket?

[@YusainiYunos]

Hello. Thank you for the video. I was at tunel at my last trip and its either no one speaks english or there wasnt a machine that could sell the istanbulkart. I saw some machines at the metro stops, do they sell the cards there? And 2nd question, how much to topup for a day?

[@absbse]

How do I get the discount by tapping on the machines when i exit the stations. Everytime I tap the machine it goes red ? I use to get the discount last year but now I do not get it ?

[@mirosawb6711]

Is the Istambul City Card valid for hours or calendar days? E.g. 3 - day card i.e. for 72h from card activation? And can the card be purchased early and activated later?

[@coolj877]

Hi, I am going to be Istanbul for few days is June, I am going to be staying in the Zeytinburnu area hoping to get then B1 Marmary train to Sekici to commute to the tourist spots in the city…. Do you know if these stations are wheelchair friendly and have lifts/ elevator to the platform and street level… Thanks :)

[@MrMushi110]

Hi. Can you use contact less credit card. Thanks

[@WaypointofView]

@@MrMushi110 yes.. we have always had issues using a credit card but we have gotten a debit card work. The rides are much more expensive this way though..

[@AsadAlsoudani-lp3mr]

I like to take havabus from sabiha gokcen airport to kadikoy and stay four days but I would like to visit the Europe side by ferry Which card do you advise me Thanks

[@rachel2850]

I’m going to Istanbul alone next month and my partner is meeting me at Istanbul airport. Is he allowed into the airport to arrival to meet me or does he have to wait out side. Your videos are great

[@WaypointofView]

Thanks so much! Lola’s you are enjoying our videos! Don’t worry, he is fine to come into the arrival hall! They just don’t want the drivers with their signs inside the arrival hall but he can go in and wait for you! There is security at the outer doors but he won’t have to show any tickets or anything to enter 😀!

[@sufii_2020]

Can I not use contact less bank card for transport

[@freddiesmith7821]

How much lira do you suggest putting on for 2 of us on a 1 day trip?

[@rominacamilleri1791]

Hi I just bought your guide to Istanbul as will be visiting coming April. I wanted to ask why some entrance fees are in Euro while others are in TL? Would you recommend buying the Istanbul Pass? Thank you very much.

[@WaypointofView]

Over the past few months the entry fees have been shifting from Turkish lira prices to euro prices. We suspect this is because of the inflation the country has been experiencing, we update prices of the sites in our guide every month and in the past year they were being changed almost monthly to keep up with the inflation. We think they have started publishing them in euros so they won’t have to keep changing them. We might make a video about the entry fees next 😀! As for the Istanbul museum pass… not all sites are included in the pass and it is quite expensive so you need to look at what you plan to visit to see if it will make sense for you. We call out which sites are and which main sites are not included in our guide to help! I hope this helps!

[@rominacamilleri1791]

@@WaypointofView Thank you so much for responding! Your guide will be of great help!

[@vivekjindal3195]

At the SAW airport if you are carrying indian evisa do they check your supporting doc

[@evazeman5630]

how long the loaded card is valid for? I've had mine charged since last year, so I don't know if I have to buy a new one this year?

[@WaypointofView]

@@evazeman5630 we have had ours for years and they still are working fine..

[@dslewilkinson5815]

Do I need one for 2 people for 2 days, and can I pay by cash for 2 days

[@ni3467]

Do kids 2 years old need to pay?

[@rafaelasmusic]

Do you know if you can use your contactless credit/debit card like Revolut on public transportation instead of the Istanbul Card?

[@Rico_Mcr]

Yes. When we there last year I mistakenly tapped in using my Revolut card instead of the istanbulkart. Per journey cost is a bit more using your contacless bank card though.

[@BobKeller-d2q]

So we made the mistake of buying the city card. My question, is the 1 day that we bought good for 24 hours or just until this midnight? We want to use it in the morning before heading to the airport.

[@WaypointofView]

@@BobKeller-d2q did you buy just a 1 day card??

[@BobKeller-d2q]

Yes I did and it worked the next morning so it must be good for 24 hours from the time of purchase.

[@reethujoseph2627]

Hello, Can the 10 pass ticket be used by two people and is it valid on the airport buses i.e Havaist/HVIST buses?

[@WaypointofView]

The 10 pass tickets can be used to scan in multiple people so each time you scan the card it counts as 1 of your 10 passes. If you scan 3 people onto a ferry, then that is 3 of 10. With the Havaist buses, the cost for 1 person is somewhere around 170TL (+\- depending on where you are going) so if you have an İstanbulkart with enough credit on it, I think they can scan the İstanbulkart to take your payment because it has an actual monetary balance on the card. I do not think that you can use the 10 pass ticket because the Havaist bus will want their full fair which is almost 10x a normal ride on public transit.. also I don’t believe there is a way to extract a set amount of money from the 10 pass tickets. I hope this helps!

[@faisalishaque2000]

Hi, very informative video with valuable information, I will be travelling to Istanbul in August with my wife, do I need to buy just 1 card is enough for both of us? and what is the process if one card is enough for both? I mean do we need to swipe twice? Means after the first person enters through the ticket booth then should I return the pass to the 2nd person for him to enter through the booth?? I shall be very grateful for your help 😊

[@kelvinleee]

The new top-up limit is ₺2750 now.😊

[@WaypointofView]

Aha nice!!! Thanks for letting us know!! We were very curious but weren’t willing to go higher 1200 that day 😂😂

[@elenchikos]

That's good news. I got tired of buying a new card after every 500 TL. It used to be unlimited as I used one card for a couple of years.

[@Rico_Mcr]

Thanks for the update. We were stranded last year having hit the 500TL limit, that we did not know about at the time.

[@MDion-u7b]

Here's a warning about Istanbul public transportation card. Some people hang around the machines and claim to assist you. They will convince you to use a credit card to buy a public transportation card. They quickly go through the menu and you bought a card loaded with 500 lira but the helper gives you a blank card. He then tells you that your new card needs to be loaded in order to be able to use it. You only find out you've been scammed once you check your credit card balance. Don't trust the "helpers" at the Istanbul public transportation card dispensing machines!!

[@mohdkashif3108]

I am in istanbul for 7 days..2 adults and 2 ( 8 and 3 years old kids ) which card should I buy.. I am staying in Taksim square

[@WaypointofView]

Honestly no matter who it is we really only recommend getting the red İstanbulkart card 😂. You can use one for your whole family and don’t quote me on this but I think your 3 year old should be free…

[@moonreema8082]

Question, is the limit still 500 tl? Or can we top up more? As in now

[@WaypointofView]

The limit is much much higher now 😁

[@salaar-xv4vb]

how to get a subscription on card.. make video for students and worker for their subscription card. i heard that 250 Tl for monthly rides for students. and also 1400 rides for worker I am new here...could you please explain this.

[@wild.fo0die]

You have to collect your documents and visit the nearest Istanbulkart Application Center to apply for and receive your Mavi Kart, OR Another way which is the fastest method to apply for the Mavi Kart online.

[@ProbaseTukiTaki]

Does USA citizens need a visa to visit Turkey?

[@WaypointofView]

Not anymore as of the beginning of this year 🤗

[@evacicivan]

Hello. I am wondering if you can use a credit card (Visa) for public transport in Istanbul or if you have to buy their card (istanbulcard)

[@joits]

You have to buy their card.

[@WaypointofView]

You have to buy their card.. but at some machines you can use your credit card to buy the IstanbulKart :)

[@md.hannanuralam1029]

Honestly, it's a more informative video for Istanbul cards. Please give me some more information about the Istanbul kart. If I buy a '10 pass ticket' with 200 TL then can I use it for 2 people?

[@WaypointofView]

The IstanbulKart (the red one) is the one we talk about for the whole first half of the video. The 10 pass ticket you mentioned is something different and yes you can use it for 2 people. Have a great trip.

[@md.hannanuralam1029]

@@WaypointofView thanks for your information! ❤️

[@thomassalvi]

I’m arriving Istanbul and using TourIstanbul with Turkish Airlines. The Layover is 13 hours but the tour is just 3.5 hours. We want to extend it by a few hours so we won’t return to IST with the tour group. Should we return from Hagia Sofia by Metro or other? We are well travelled and know city Metro travel but want to make sure we return to the IST airport in time. What do you suggest? My preference is the Metro so traffic cannot delay us. Am I being rational for this city and its Metro?

[@WaypointofView]

If you have not already, you should watch our video about getting from Istanbul airport into the city center. In the video, my last leg is on the T1 tram line to Sirkeci which is about 2 stops (5 min) before Hagia Sophia which is at the Sultanahmet stop. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXezZGSbqcuKpdksi=jBya4tuUGOulernd That video will give you a really good idea of what your journey will look like in reverse from Hagia Sophia back to the airport. I would give yourself a minimum of 2 hours maybe more! The subway line to the airport only runs every 20 minutes so if you miss it by a minute or two it can cost you some serious time. But if you are needing to get to the airport around rush hour then I would definitely avoid buses or taxis

[@thomassalvi]

@@WaypointofView: Our tour of Hagia Sofia ends at 3:00pm. Flight leaves 6:35 pm. When leaving Hagia Sofia, what starting point Metro stop should I begin my return journey?

[@WaypointofView]

@@thomassalvi maybe I should clarify.. the minimum of 2 hours I mentioned initially is roughly the time it would take you to make the journey from Sultanahmet area to IST on public transit. If it were me… leaving there at 3pm for a 6:30 flight is cutting it too close 😅😳. Up to you of course but not something we would recommend.

[@thomassalvi]

@@WaypointofView Thank you for the advice. In April, on a Friday, can we just get tickets to get into Hagia Sofia? What are the limits? What do you recommend?

[@elenchikos]

Use the HavaIst bus (airport express).

[@rosenivanov7028]

Hi, if i buy the Istanbulkart, do i have to register ot online as before i remember i had to register a HES code or something?

[@WaypointofView]

Back during the early part of COVID it was required to register. You no longer need to do that!

[@rosenivanov7028]

@@WaypointofView Ah great, thank u

[@troll1358765432]

when traveling with the metro, do you have to validate your card between every line change?

[@WaypointofView]

You have to tap on with your card at every line change and you are charged as soon as you tap on. It doesn’t matter how long you take the ride. Certain public transit have different rates, but those rates are fixed no matter how long your ride is. The only exception to this is the Marmaray train where residents can use refund machines to get credit back… but that does not apply to tourists.

[@troll1358765432]

@@WaypointofView thank you! Doesn't matter after all, my girlfriend saw your video of the airport to city race, and convinced me we should book a private transfer 🙂

[@WaypointofView]

@@troll1358765432 haha love it!! It really is the better way to start a holiday… 😂😂

[@troll1358765432]

@@WaypointofView initially I thought the travel times are more similar, but when I learned it's +45 minutes, the private transfer was sold instantly. Your content is great and very helpful!