What are practical transport tips for getting around Istanbul (buses, airport taxi pickup, parking)?

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TL;DR

On city buses, press the stop-request button in advance or you'll ride past your stop; Uber/Yandex at the airport pick up in random spots away from the terminal due to fines for drivers; for long-term parking, look for private lots in residential areas instead of pricey downtown garages.

What the community said

For parking a car for a couple of weeks, look for a spot in a residential neighborhood rather than downtown — paid lots/garages in tourist areas cost noticeably more.

At Istanbul airport, Uber and Yandex drivers get fined for picking up passengers right at the terminal, so they arrange pickup at random spots further away — expect a short walk or a call to confirm the exact location.

pickup point away from terminal

On Istanbul's city buses, you need to press the stop-request button in advance, just like on regular city buses — otherwise the bus will drive right past your stop without stopping.

stop-request button