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Transport in Turkey

Turkey today is a country that is actively developing in all spheres of life, including transport: new airports are opening in the country, new routes are being laid and the quality of passenger travel is improving.
12.10.2021
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The fastest and most convenient way to get from Russia to cities and resorts in Turkey is by plane. If earlier Istanbul was one of the world's largest hubs for air communication, then with the arrival of the pandemic for residents of Russia and other CIS countries, it became a key city, from where even today, during the period of partially closed international borders, you can comfortably fly to almost anywhere in the world ... Let's not forget about the popularity of Turkey among Russian citizens - both for spending their vacations and for buying real estate and then moving to the country for permanent residence. The local housing market has shown tremendous growth over the past year and a half, which has been significantly influenced by the Russians.

Transport in Turkey

How to get to Turkey

Today, there are many direct flights between the cities of Russia and Turkey, both regular and charter. In addition to regular direct flights, many cities in Russia are connected with Istanbul and Antalya by charter flights, which operate mainly in the summer season. With a transfer in Istanbul, you can get to almost all popular resorts in Turkey, as well as to the main cities of European and other countries. You can get from Moscow to Istanbul by rail only with a change in Bulgaria in Sofia, in Romania in Bucharest or in Serbia in Belgrade. As a rule, all international trains arrive at the Istanbul railway station called Sirekichi. Previously, there were daily bus routes to Istanbul from Budapest, Sofia, Varna, Burgas, Bucharest, Belgrade and other European cities, but in a pandemic, when using this type of international transport (as in the case of traveling by car), problems may arise when crossing borders. The fare is low and ranges from $ 20 to $ 50. Turkey is connected by ferry service with the Black Sea ports of Russia and Ukraine: from Novorossiysk ferries go to Istanbul, Samsun and Trabzon, from Sochi - to Trabzon, from Odessa - to Istanbul and Ilyca, and ferries from Sevastopol and Evpatoria follow to Istanbul. Travel time is about 14 hours. Regular ferry service also connects popular Turkish resorts and some Greek islands, for example, Rhodes, Kos, Lesvos, etc. You can also get from Italy (Venice or Ancona) to the Turkish ports of Izmir, Bodrum, Kusadasi, Marmaris, Fethiye, Ayvalik by ferry. In addition, a ferry service connects Turkey with Northern Cyprus. But in a pandemic, all relevant information about the operation of these routes must be additionally clarified.

Buses

Bus service in Turkey

One of the most popular ways to travel around Turkey is by comfortable intercity buses. But it should be understood that private companies are engaged in this type of transport, each of which has its own network of offices (both at bus stations and in tourist and business centers of cities), but there is no centralized road transport service. Therefore, you can buy tickets for intercity buses at the offices of companies or from their intermediaries (travel agencies). Buses can be used not only when traveling around the country, but also when moving within cities. They usually run according to a clear schedule, and tickets for them are inexpensive (in the city, the standard fare is about $ 0.50). There are minibuses on the stern of buses in Turkey, on which you can move between small towns. It is most convenient to buy tickets for buses in special machines; the fare for fixed-route taxis is paid directly to the driver.

Underground

There are subways in Turkey in several cities: Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir and Adana. In the first two cities, this type of public transport is one of the most convenient and fastest ways to get around the metropolis. Istanbul's Taksim Square is home to the terminus of the city's modern metro, providing easy access to the new business districts in the north. The average fare is 1.3 - 1.5 liras. In addition, in the European part of Istanbul, Tnel operates - this small line of an underground funicular connecting Karaky station with Beyolu with a 573 m long tunnel.Tnel was opened in 1875 and underwent electrification at the beginning of the 20th century. It is the best way to get to the steep Galata Hill, which is one of the main attractions of the city. Istanbul also operates the Istanbul LRT light metro system.

Trams

Comfortable high-speed trams run in the Old Town and, unlike the "light metro" (with which the tram crosses twice in different places), it is convenient to get to the historic center on it.

Public transport in Turkey

Trains

In Turkey, there is a well-developed railway connection between large cities, but traveling by train is not always convenient due to the time spent. When buying a ticket, it is important to keep in mind that the name of the city may not coincide with the name of the local station. The average train fare will be 60-180 Turkish liras. When buying a ticket online, you must have not only a bank card, but also a Turkish phone number, a foreign SIM card will not work.

Taxi

On the roads of Turkey, you can often see taxis - this is a widespread mode of transport in the country, therefore, parking lots with corresponding cars can be found almost everywhere in the city. In Istanbul, the cost of taxi services, compared to most European capitals, is relatively low, but you definitely need to make sure that the meter is turned on when boarding. You also need to make sure that the night rate light does not shine during the day - it is 50% more expensive and is valid from midnight to 6 in the morning. From January 2021, taxi fares in Istanbul start from 5.5 Turkish Lira per landing, the cost of 1 km starts from 3.45 Lira, and the minimum price for a trip must be at least 15 TL.

Car rental

Highways in Turkey are of very good quality, so it makes sense to rent a car in this country - the rental price will be about $ 50 per day.

Sea transport

Turkey has many seaports: Istanbul, Izmir, Zonguldak, Samsun, Trabzon, Alanya, Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris and Kemer. Therefore, the sea type of public transport is very popular here. There are three major passenger ports in Istanbul: Kabata Ferry Docks, Yenikap Docks and Kadky Docks, from where domestic flights between Turkish cities depart. Popular, for example, are the routes "Istanbul - Bursa" (25 lira), "Istanbul - Yalova" and others. Also, the ferry is a popular internal transport of the capital, ships ply between the ports of Istanbul, allowing you to avoid traffic jams on bridges. You can pay for such a trip with a regular transport token.

Water communication in Turkey, sea transport

Air communication

It is also convenient to travel around the cities of Turkey using domestic flights operated by many airlines, including Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, Onur Air, SunExpress. The cost of the flight is very low - from 40 lira (about $ 20). The article was prepared by Dinara Gracheva, Maria Bondar.
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Anastasia
Hello!
We urgently need a car in Turkey to ship the goods.Our company is engaged in the transportation of goods Turkey-Russia.
Customs clearance of the machine in Moscow on the green caregory.
20th of Nov 2012 14:38:16
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turust
Do not enter people astray, the fare 40 lire for a long time does not exist, and if there is, then a year in advance you should buy a ticket at the sale, on an unpopular flight, in a terribly inconvenient time. The average cost of flights starts from 90 pounds.
18th of Oct 2012 12:18:31
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