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Is public transportation free in Istanbul on September 14, 2026, until what time?
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Is public transportation free in Istanbul on September 14, 2026, until what time?

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  • On Monday, September 14, the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year in Istanbul, public transportation will be free on IETT buses, metrobus, Metro Istanbul rail system lines and City Lines ferries.
  • Paid hours have not been announced yet.

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In Istanbul, the practice of free public transportation comes to the fore every year at the beginning of the academic year.

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With the start of the 2026-2027 academic year in Istanbul, the agenda of citizens who will use public transportation is "Is public transportation free on September 14?" The question is included. So, is public transportation free today, until what time is it free? September 14, 2026 Are buses, metro and metrobus free on the first day of school?

IS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FREE ON SEPTEMBER 14?

Public transportation will be free in Istanbul on Monday, September 14, the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year. The application will cover IETT buses, metrobus, Metro Istanbul's rail system lines and City Lines ferries, which are included in the Istanbulkart ticket integration.

UNTIL WHAT TIME IS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FREE?

Open Questions

  • Until what time will free public transportation last?
  • Have the paid hours been determined?
  • Which lines will be fully covered?

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