Taxi prices in Istanbul have reached astonishing new heights, surpassing the cost of flights to Europe.
Recent reports reveal that a taxi ride from Sultanahmet to Istanbul Airport now costs 1,700 TL, while a flight to Athens can be booked for just 1,465 TL. This surprising price surge has left many residents and travelers in shock, fueling debates over the affordability of urban transportation.
A sharp increase in taxi prices has also been noted for domestic routes. A one-way flight from Istanbul to Ankara is currently priced at 870 TL, yet a taxi ride from Bahçelievler to Istanbul Anatolian Courthouse costs around 1,500 TL. As a result, comparisons between taxi fares and airline tickets have become a trending topic in Istanbul, with…
