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Istanbul Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Calculate your taxi fare with the current Istanbul taxi tariff. Enter distance to see the estimated amount instantly.

Istanbul · 10 km taxi fare

551.14 ₺

71.94 ₺ flag-drop + 10 km × 47.92 ₺ = 479.20 ₺ distance charge. Total 551.14 ₺.

Approximate amounts based on the standard taxi tariff:

This is an estimate. Actual fare may vary due to traffic, waiting time and route changes.

Tariff source: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality TUHIM – Taxi Fare Tariff (20 July 2026) In force since: 07/20/2026 Last checked:

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When time is entered, the higher of the city tariff's time and distance charges is used in the calculation.

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Tolls apply only to Istanbul routes. Bridges can be selected individually; for the same motorway only one route is applied.

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Istanbul Taxi Fare Calculation Guide

For Istanbul taxi fare calculation use the current tariff: opening fee 71.94 ₺, 47.92 ₺ per kilometer and a minimum fare of 230 ₺. Enter the distance in the calculator above to see your approximate taxi amount instantly.

On short trips within Istanbul the minimum fare applies. There is no day/night tariff difference; the same tariff applies every day and hour of the week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the taxi opening fee in Istanbul? +

The taximeter opening fee for Istanbul taxis is 71.94 ₺. This amount appears on the meter as soon as the trip starts; the distance charge is added on top of it.

How much is the Istanbul taxi per-km rate? +

The Istanbul taxi tariff has an opening fee of 71.94 ₺ and 47.92 ₺ per kilometer. Enter the distance in the calculator to see the total amount.

What is the minimum (short-trip) taxi fare in Istanbul? +

The minimum fare (short trip) for Istanbul taxis is 230 ₺. Even for short distances, the minimum fare is applied.

Is there a night tariff for taxis in Istanbul? +

No. The day/night tariff split has been abolished; Istanbul taxis apply a single tariff on every day of the week and at every hour.

Who pays bridge and motorway tolls on a trip in Istanbul? +

Bridge, tunnel and motorway tolls are paid by the passenger and added on top of the amount shown by the taximeter. Trips within Istanbul that use no tolled crossing carry no such surcharge.

Why is a turquoise taxi more expensive than a yellow one? +

Turquoise taxis form a separate tariff class: an opening fee of 82.73 ₺, 55.10 ₺ per kilometer and a minimum fare of 265 ₺. Because the yellow taxi rate is 47.92 ₺ per kilometer, the same distance costs more in a turquoise taxi.

Notice:

This website is not an official institution. It provides guidance on taxi stands and estimated fares.