How to buy an Istanbul Kart - The key to public transportation in Istanbul

Update: It appears that the 500tl limit has now been lifted

The card is now super expensive (Summer 2024). Just use a contactless credit card.

Still have my Istanbul card from 2022 which we also used in May 2024. I have, however, had trouble getting an Izmir card! There are none at the Metro stations or Tobacco, Magazines or Convenience Stores😬

Do AirPort shuttle buses accept Istanbul card & what are the charges for buses for both airports to & from ?

This is great, thank you.

Do we pay for toddler as well?

can I buy Istanbul City Cards (x days Unlimited + Museums) from the same machines?

I still have lot of balance can it be refunded?

Hello Sir. Can i have a discount of Istanbulkart with my Epass?
You think i can buy them both upon my arrival in Istanbul at the Bus Station coming from Athens? Pls. help.

You said in your video you can share a card between 5 people. Do you tap it 5 times? How do you travel together?

Went to Istanbul last year, didn’t do any research on the public transit. And yet, it was fairly intuitive. Very smart, modern city. I’d happily go back anytime.

I was too and it was so cool

Do these cards deactivate because of your phone? I keep my phone in my wallet bag and realized it was deactivating my hotel key cards.

Thank you so much for this great video!! My only question is - if you share the card with someone, does that mean that you can both travel together at the same time?

Well, quickly and clearly stated. Thank you.

How much do you recommend putting on the card for 2 people ( you said we can share it?) for a week getting around the city? Thy

How much u suggest a couple on a 2 day tour of Istanbul should load TL??

on the point of sharing the card with 5 people, how does that work exactly?
for example, I'm travelling with my wife and 3 kids, do we buy one card and scan it once when taking a bus/metro? or do I have to scan it 5 times to pay for each person?

Can we use public restrooms with this card as well?

What if you top up more than 1 bill?

When I was in Istanbul ❤ in February 2024, the card limit was ~1750 Turkish lira. The yellow terminal also printed a receipt with information about the remaining card limit.

Impressive, you have explained the card-attainment process very clearly in a very simple way.
Would you please share your experience about hotels, I mean how can tourists book reasonable family-friendly hotels at a cheap rate?

thanks a lot for sharing tips!! super informative.

Is posible to buy unlimited card by numbers of day?

Very informative video Sir thanks 👍🥰

Stop terrorism first here..when there shooting outside court , I was just saved myself somehow...also why there is too much terrorism in islamic countries!!

Very informative and explained very clear and solid... Thank you for sharing

Hello! If I change from M1 line to M2 line at Yenikapi - is this one ride or two?

I am going in May. Please share your next video.

What about İstanbulkart app? Can tourists use it?

Bro,, please do an updated video taxis, BiTaksi and Uber. That would be really helpful also. Or, if you can comment back and let us know the best way to take a taxi if public transportation isn't an option.

And how 10 pass ticket work? Can same 10 Pass ticket be used on metro, tram, bus, ferry and Marmaray? And can one 10 Pass ticket be used for more people?

Thank you, easy to follow and understand. The metro system is basically the same as thr London underground. Nowadays people use their debit card to scan in on the bus, trains but you can buy the pass for £5 and then top it up as needed. We are planning to go the Istanbul, so this will differently come in handy to know and use. Thanks👍

Thank you for your help, I have a trip soon to Istanbul and I want to ask how to share one İstanbul kart with my friend.
Should I pass it two consecutive times so both can enter the gate or should I pass it one time and the kart will allow up to five people to enter through the gate

Hi. Love your content!
Is it possible to do a metro guide? Within the actual metro stations or tram lines because I have been to Istanbul but what I noticed is the directions of which way the tram or metro is going can be confusing. Thanks :)

Thank you,this is great video. I am going to Istanbul in March. Greeting from BERMUDA 🇧🇲.

Hello, thanks for the video, great explanations!! I have a question though. I am travelling to Istanbul soon and I have a an Istanbulkart I bought in March 2013. Will it still work? (is the one with the sunset picture)
thanks again!

I don’t understand how one card is for multiple people. How does that work?

So it's no good for tourists ????? ( it explains why i wasn't able to get mine to work when i went to Istanbul two years ago ), even though it was promoted as such by various videos at the time.

When i purchased mine, i wasn't able to get it to work. I went online and something was said about " registering and passport " details; so didn't bother. I just walked everywhere. I still have the card, though.

Was waiting for it eagerly your video has helped me plan for turkey trip. I am traveling with my older parents first week of February. Do you have any additional details that might be beneficial.