Getting around Istanbul
The Istanbulkart, IST and SAW airport transfers, the metro and tram, ferries across the Bosphorus and getting around the city.
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Getting around Istanbul — transport guide for visitors
How to navigate Istanbul by tram, metro, ferry, bus, taxi, and on foot — practical routes, costs, and the Istanbulkart explained for 2026.
IST airport to Istanbul city center — all transfer options
IST airport to Istanbul city center: metro M11, HAVAIST bus, taxi, and private transfer — journey times, costs, and honest comparison for 2026.
Istanbul airports guide — IST vs SAW, which to choose
Istanbul Airport (IST) vs Sabiha Gökçen (SAW): transfer times, facilities, and honest advice on which airport to choose for your Istanbul trip.
Istanbul ferries guide — crossing the Bosphorus by boat
How to use Istanbul's city ferries: Eminönü to Kadıköy, the Bosphorus public ferry, Princes' Islands route, the Marmaray tunnel, and what each route costs.
Istanbul public transport guide — metro, tram, bus, and ferry explained
Complete guide to Istanbul's public transport network: every metro line, the T1 tram, Marmaray, buses, ferries, and how the Istanbulkart connects them all.
Istanbulkart guide — Istanbul's transit card explained
How to buy, use, and top up the Istanbulkart for metro, tram, bus, ferry, and Marmaray — the essential guide for getting around Istanbul by public
SAW airport to Istanbul city center — Sabiha Gökçen transfer guide
How to get from Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) to Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu, Karaköy, and Kadıköy: HAVABUS, metro M4, taxi, and transfer times compared.