Unlimited Istanbul Transportation Card

What is an Unlimited Istanbul Transportation Card?

Public transportation ranks first among the cheapest ways to visit Istanbul. An Istanbul Transportation Card is required to use public transport at all times. You can access all public transportation lines and types of vehicles in Istanbul with an Istanbul Transportation Card, as the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality is in charge of the operation of all public transportation in the city.

Unlimited Istanbul Transportation Card for Tourists

Unlimited Istanbul Public Transportation Card is a specially designed public transportation card for the needs of tourists. It is valid in every public transportation vehicle, including metros, trams, buses, metrobuses, and ferries. There is only one exception: minibuses in Istanbul are still using cash, but don’t worry, there is no place you can get by minibus instead of a bus!

If you are in Istanbul as a tourist, then this card is perfect for you! Since public transportation is the cheapest and most of the time the fastest way to transport, you can use this card to get wherever you want to visit in Istanbul. It is a beautifully designed physical card delivered at your hotel by Istanbul Tourist Pass®, and after using it, you can keep it as a souvenir. The new Istanbul Public Transportation Card has 6 different designs, each of them having a symbol of Istanbul. One symbolizes the famous cats of Istanbul; others have drawings of the Maiden Tower, the Galata Tower, a cup of Turkish tea, a ferry, and the famous red tram of Istiklal Street. Cards are delivered randomly so you may have only one of them for your visit; so another reason to come again to collect them all.

You will have a physical card, and you don’t need to return it; you can keep it to remember the amazing days you were in Istanbul.

What are the Advantages of the Unlimited Istanbul Transportation Card?

1. Istanbul Transportation Card gives you UNLIMITED access to all public transportation lines and vehicles.
2. You don’t need to give any information like your name and passport number to get it, it is totally anonymous.
3. It comes with 1-, 3-, 5-, 7-, or 15-day options for you to choose from, so you can decide according to your stay.
4. Istanbul City Card is a physical card with a special design on it. There are 6 different designs with Istanbul’s symbols on them, and they are delivered randomly. 
5. If you purchase your card on the Istanbul Tourist Pass® website, the card will be delivered to your hotel in an envelope at check-in time. 
6. After the period of your choice, the Istanbul Transportation Card becomes blocked and can’t be used again, so it is only for your use; you don’t need to return it. You can keep it as a souvenir. 
7. The card is activated on the first day you use it, and you can use it unlimitedly for the time you choose.
8. It is prepaid, so after you purchase it, you don’t need to put money into it.

How to Get an UNLIMITED Istanbul Transportation Card?

Istanbul Tourist Pass® is one of the small number of official service providers of the Istanbul City Card. You can buy this card on our website. You can add this card to your Istanbul Tourist Pass® at the checkout, or you can buy it separately. We recommend you buy it with the Istanbul Tourist Pass®, so you don’t need to worry about extra fees and long lines of tickets while you are enjoying the city.

When you purchased your Istanbul UNLIMITED Transportation Card, our couriers delivered your card in a beautifully designed envelope to your hotel just before you check in. So you don’t need to think about where to get there; you will take your Istanbul Transportation Card right away when you get to your hotel, and you can start using it immediately.

Check out our handpicked 100+ attractions coming for FREE with Istanbul Tourist Pass® here and plan your trip without worrying about transportation or entrance fees. Istanbul Tourist Pass® also has 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, or 10-Day-Pass options, and once you pay, you can participate in as many tourist attractions as you want within the allocated time period.

How Much is an Unlimited Istanbul Transportation Card?

Istanbul City Card is a prepaid public transportation card that gives you unlimited access to public transportation for the number of days you choose. It is valid in every public transportation vehicle, including metros, trams, buses, metrobuses, and ferries. It is a beautifully designed physical card delivered at your hotel by Istanbul Tourist Pass®, and after using it, you can keep it as a souvenir. Up to 10% advantage in buying with Istanbul Tourist Pass®.

Istanbul Transportation Card for Children

Children under the age of 6 do not need to have an Istanbulkart to use public transportation. This only applies when they are traveling with their parents or a guardian. As long as the child is with an adult, they can ride buses, metros, trams, and other public transport for free. However, if the child is traveling alone, there may be different rule. This rule helps families travel more easily and affordably in Istanbul.

Where You Can Use the Istanbul Transportation Card?

The card is valid for all public transport options in Istanbul. These include nostalgic trams in Taksim and Kadıköy, buses, Metrobus, tunnels, funicular ride at Kabataş, cable car, city lines, TCDD railways,  at Istanbul Airport.