Fare tariff · in force since 20 July 2026
Bus Fare — İETT and Private Public Buses
One ride on an İETT bus costs ₺46.20 with an İstanbulkart (student ₺22.55, social card ₺33.08). Private public buses (ÖHO) charge the same; route length does not matter. Transfers within 120 minutes are discounted.
One ride
| One ride | Full fare | Student Student İstanbulkart | Student aged 30+ | Social Teacher card, age 60+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| İstanbulkart | ₺46.20 | ₺22.55 | ₺41.58 | ₺33.08 |
Transfers
| Transfer | Full fare | Student Student İstanbulkart | Student aged 30+ | Social Teacher card, age 60+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer 1 | ₺34.40 | ₺11.21 | ₺30.96 | ₺21.16 |
| Transfer 2 | ₺26.42 | ₺10.62 | ₺23.78 | ₺16.50 |
| Transfer 3–5 | ₺17.18 | ₺9.26 | ₺15.46 | ₺11.21 |
Boarding without a card
No cash on buses and drivers do not sell tickets. Buy a limited-use electronic ticket from a Biletmatik machine or kiosk before boarding.
| Ticket | Price | Per ride |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ride | ₺65.00 | ₺65.00 |
| 2 rides | ₺120 | ₺60.00 |
| 3 rides | ₺185 | ₺61.67 |
| 4 rides | ₺230 | ₺57.50 |
| 5 rides | ₺275 | ₺55.00 |
| 10 rides | ₺530 | ₺53.00 |
Timetables by line
First/last bus and frequency for 728 İETT lines: Bus timetables
Frequently asked
Can I pay cash on the bus?
No. You need an İstanbulkart or a limited-use electronic ticket (one ride ₺65.00) bought before boarding.
Do private buses cost more?
No — private public buses (ÖHO) use the İETT tariff: ₺46.20 full, ₺22.55 student.
Are airport buses on this tariff?
Havaist (Istanbul Airport) and Havabus (Sabiha Gökçen) set their own fares. İETT's own airport lines (e.g. H-2, E-10) use the standard tariff.
Other modes
Sources: İETT — Toplu Ulaşım Ücret Tarifesi (20.07.2026), Şehir Hatları — Ücret Tarifeleri, TCDD Taşımacılık — Marmaray Ücretlendirme, İstanbulkart — Ücretler ve Limitler. Tariff in force since 20 July 2026 (İBB Council decision no. 813 of 17 July 2026 (+10%)). Figures are copied from the official tables; this page is updated whenever a new council decision changes them. Turyol, Dentur Avrasya and minibus fares are set by their operators.