Istanbul city taxi fares: popular rides
Distance, light-traffic time and the estimated taximeter amount for rides between sights and districts. The fare is always what the taximeter shows.
Example rides (light traffic)
Each line: road distance · time without traffic · estimated taximeter amount (20 July 2026 tariff). Rides marked † cross the Bosphorus; the bridge or tunnel toll is added on top.
- Taksim ↔ Sultanahmet: 5–8 km · 8–12 min · ≈ ₺300–₺460
- Kadıköy ↔ Taksim †: 16 km · 19 min · ≈ ₺850
- Kadıköy ↔ Sultanahmet †: 13 km · 17 min · ≈ ₺700
- Taksim ↔ Galata Tower: 3 km · 4–5 min · ≈ ₺230
- Taksim ↔ Grand Bazaar: 4–6 km · 7–9 min · ≈ ₺260–₺370
- Taksim ↔ Dolmabahçe Palace: 2 km · 3–4 min · ≈ ₺230
- Taksim ↔ Ortaköy: 5–6 km · 9 min · ≈ ₺290–₺360
- Üsküdar ↔ Çamlıca Hill: 6 km · 7–9 min · ≈ ₺360
- Galataport cruise port ↔ Grand Bazaar: 3 km · 5–6 min · ≈ ₺230
- Kabataş (Princes’ Islands ferry) ↔ Taksim: 1–3 km · 3–5 min · ≈ ₺230
- Sirkeci Station ↔ Taksim: 4–5 km · 8 min · ≈ ₺250–₺290
- Haydarpaşa ↔ Kadıköy: 2–4 km · 3–7 min · ≈ ₺230–₺280
- Eyüpsultan (Pierre Loti) ↔ Sultanahmet: 7–9 km · 11–13 min · ≈ ₺420–₺490
- Esenler Bus Station ↔ Sultanahmet: 13 km · 20 min · ≈ ₺680
Short rides: minimum ₺230
On a 2–3 km ride such as Taksim to Dolmabahçe the distance charge stays below the minimum, so you pay the minimum fare.
Why the same two places can cost different amounts
- One-way streets: the way there and the way back can differ, so the table shows both directions as a range.
- Traffic: the taximeter also counts time while the car crawls.
- Route: the road the driver picks changes the amount. Keep a map open on your phone.
Crossing the Bosphorus
On rides between the Asian and the European side the bridge or tunnel toll is paid on top of the meter. As of 1 July 2026: bridges ₺59 to ₺110, Eurasia Tunnel ₺330. On a ride such as Kadıköy to Taksim a toll is added depending on the route.
By the hour
For a few hours of sightseeing, shopping or a hospital visit the taxi can stay with you; the meter counts ₺598.90 per hour while the car waits or crawls, and the per-km rate on the move.
How many people, how much luggage?
Our car is a yellow Fiat Egea taxi for up to 4 passengers. For 5 people it is not enough; you can hail an 8-passenger yellow taxi at a rank.
FAQ
How much is a taxi from Taksim to Sultanahmet?
About ₺300 to ₺460 without traffic, depending on the route. The final amount is on the meter.
How much is a taxi from Kadıköy to Taksim?
About ₺850 without traffic plus the bridge or tunnel toll. The final amount is on the meter.
Will the taxi wait for me?
If you tell us in advance, yes. Waiting is charged on the meter at the hourly rate (₺598.90).
We are 5 people. Can you take us?
Our car takes up to 4 passengers. For 5 you need to hail an 8-passenger yellow taxi at a rank.
Is there a night tariff for taxis in Istanbul?
No. Istanbul has no separate night taxi tariff. The opening fee ₺71.94, ₺47.92 per km and the ₺230 minimum are the same at every hour; the fare is what the taximeter shows.