TRANSPORTATION ATTRACTION IN TURKIYE

 TRANSPORTATION ATTRACTION

ISTANBUL TRAM

Getting around the tram system in Istanbul is a piece of cake, just like in other cities. To hop on the tram or metro, you’ll need an Istanbulkart that’s preloaded. No card, no entry. Usually, each station has only one tram line with its own route and stops, so getting on the wrong tram is super unlikely. Keep in mind that some trams might finish their routes earlier than usual. If that happens, just get off at the last station and wait for the next tram. 

In Istanbul, it is not possible to purchase individual tram tickets. Instead, all public transportation options, including trams, require the use of an Istanbulkart. Instead, you need an Istanbulkart for all public transportation, including trams. It’s a prepaid card just for getting around Istanbul. Our detailed Istanbulkart guide has all the info on how to get one, how to use it, the costs, and how to top it up.

Each tram ride in Istanbul costs 15 TL, and you have to pay with your Istanbulkart. Just tap your card at the gate to enter the tram station, and the price of 15 TL will be deducted automatically. This fare applies to each person for every ride.

DOLMUS

Dolmushes are another mode of public transport one can choose when traveling between cities in Turkey. You can find a bus terminal in all towns and cities (within or just outside of the city centre) and the fares are very affordable. In fact, using local buses will be the most budget-friendly option when traveling in Turkey.

This is also how most Turks travel, and as a result, thousands of modern and luxurious buses travel between Turkish cities and towns daily. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to get fares and schedule information about bus services from outside the country, but you can make arrangements easily when you arrive in Turkey at the bus station. In addition to intercity buses, you can easily take a city bus to visit many popular tourist destinations.

We paid 20 Turkish lira for a 20 minute ride into Fethiye.

At the publish date of this post this is roughly equivalent to $1 give or take a few cents.

Payment should range from 10 to 20 TL.

Some stops post a timetable of when the dolmus will arrive.But if there is no schedule expect a minibus to stop every 10-20 minutes.

Semi-rural destinations can offer fairly frequent stops too; don’t worry about waiting for hours if you need a ride 20-30 minutes outside of town.

TURKISH AIRLINES

As of 2022, it operates scheduled services to 340 destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, making it the largest mainline carrier in the world by number of passenger destinations. The airline serves more destinations non-stop from a single airport than any other airline in the world and flies to 126 countries, more than any other airline. With an operational fleet of 24 cargo aircraft, the airline's cargo division Turkish Cargo serves 82 destinations. The airline also operates a low cost subsidiary, AnadoluJet.

The airline's corporate headquarters are on the grounds of Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Yeşilköy, Bakırköy, Istanbul. The airline's main base is Istanbul Airport in Arnavutköy. It has been a member of the Star Alliance network since 1 April 2008.

There are special things about Turkish Airlines. For example are :

- They fly to more countries than any other airlines

- World-class catering 

- Some flights have a chef onboard 

- Long-haul planes on some short-haul routes 

- Their hub is one of the world's largest airport 

- A member of Star Alliance 

- They are slowly improving their business class seats 

- You will want to arrive early for their Istanbul lounge 

- Istanbul is a brilliant stopover city 

- Domestic flight can be of incredible value