Istanbul announces free public transport during Eid al-Fitr holiday period.
The Board of the Municipality and Metropolitan Administration for Ankara, Izmir announced that all forms of mass transit will be completely exempt from fares throughout Ramadan Bayramı in Turkey's major cities including İstanbul on March 17th this year (2026). This decision covers Marmaray trains as well as İZBAN commuter rail services alongside other public transport modes across the region.
Key Points
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1The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality announced that public transportation will be free during the Eid al-Fitr holiday period.
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2This benefit extends to major transit systems including Marmaray, İZBAN, and Ankaray within İstanbul.
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3Similar announcements regarding complimentary transport for Bayram are expected in Ankara and İzmir as well.
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The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has announced that public transport will be free during the Eid al-Fitr celebration period.
— [Mar 17, 09:32] Will public transport in Istanbul be free during Eid al-Fitr celebration day (Ramadan)?/no_thinThere is uncertainty regarding whether 'free' or just a discount will apply to the Bayram holiday of 2026.
— [Mar 17, 09:23] Bayramda toplu taşıma ücretsiz mi, bedava mı 2026?The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has officially confirmed that public transport will be free during the holiday period.
— [Mar 17, 09:43] IBB duyurdu:Passengers in Istanbul can expect Bayram transportation to be completely cost-free!
— (Halktv.com.tr)The official announcement from the municipality states that public transport will remain free throughout the duration of Eid al-Fitr.
— [Mar 17, 08:42] IBB açıkladı: