Getting around Turkey
Europe
From Europe ✈️
Direct flight from Paris
Yes
Duration
3h30 nonstop (Istanbul)
Indicative round-trip price
100-350 EUR round trip
Book
2-3 months in advance
Recommended airlines
Local transport
Bus
Excellent long-distance bus network. Metro Turizm, Kamil Koc, Pamukkale. Istanbul-Cappadocia ~10h, 15-25 EUR.
Train
YHT (Turkish high-speed rail) Ankara-Istanbul in 4h30 (~15-25 EUR). Expanding network.
Taxi
Yellow metered taxis in Istanbul. Dolmus (shared minibuses) for short trips.
Metro
Metro in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir. Istanbul Metrobus is fast for crossing the Bosphorus.
Essential apps
Common routes and indicative prices
| From | To | Mode | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | Cappadocia (Nevsehir) | Plane | 1h20 | 30-60 EUR |
| Istanbul | Ankara | YHT | 4h30 | 15-25 EUR |
| Istanbul | Izmir | Plane | 1h10 | 25-50 EUR |
| Istanbul | Antalya | Bus | 10h | 15-25 EUR |
Indicative prices for 2025-2026. Fares vary by season, demand and how far ahead you book.
Vehicle rental 🛵
Scooter / Motorbike
10-20 EUR / day
International licence
Car
15-35 EUR / day
International licence
International permit : Required or strongly recommended
Transport scams to know ⚠️
Rigged taxi meter Istanbul
Some taxis in Istanbul have a meter that runs too fast or take a roundabout route.
Tip :Use BiTaksi (official app) or Uber.
Practical tips
- Turkish Airlines often offers a free stopover in Istanbul on international flights.
- Turkish night buses are among the best in the world — comfortable with onboard service.
- Buy an Istanbulkart at the airport for metro, bus and ferry in Istanbul.
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