Fare tariff · in force since 20 July 2026
Metro and Tram Fare
One ride on the Istanbul metro costs ₺46.20 with an İstanbulkart (student ₺22.55, social card ₺33.08) — flat, regardless of distance, on every metro line from M1 to M11, on the trams, funiculars and cable cars. Marmaray and Metrobüs are priced separately.
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
Changing between metro lines without leaving the paid area (e.g. Yenikapı, Kirazlı, Gayrettepe) counts as one ride; leaving through the gates and boarding another line or vehicle within 120 minutes is charged at the transfer tariff.
| 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 |
Mavi Kart — monthly
| Monthly | Full fare | Student Student İstanbulkart | Student aged 30+ | Social Teacher card, age 60+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mavi Kart (monthly pass) | ₺3,628 | ₺653 | ₺3,265 | ₺2,256 |
Lines on this tariff
Line pages: stations, interchanges and map.
Frequently asked
Is the fare the same on every metro line?
How much is the airport metro (M11)?
Standard metro fare: ₺46.20 full with an İstanbulkart from Istanbul Airport to Gayrettepe or Kağıthane, single ticket ₺65.00.
Can I pay with a contactless bank card?
The tariff above is for İstanbulkart. Without a card, buy a limited-use ticket (one ride ₺65.00) at the Biletmatik machines in every station.
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.