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.
1 day ago
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.
10 days ago 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.
19 days ago stop-request button