Tomorrow marks the 102nd anniversary of Istanbul’s liberation.
In a statement, Istanbul’s public transport authority İETT announced that, to mark the anniversary, residents can use public transport free of charge, although some lines are excluded. The İETT notice said: “To mark 6 October, Istanbul’s Liberation Day, public transport will be free. Citizens can travel free with their personal İstanbulkart on Monday 6 October 2025.”
Lines excluded: the Islands (Adalar) lines, the Beyoğlu–Taksim nostalgic tram, the Karaköy–Beyoğlu Tünel, the Sabiha Gökçen Airport lines SG-1 (Kadıköy–Sabiha Gökçen Airport) and SG-2 (Taksim–Sabiha Gökçen Airport), and lines 139 (Üsküdar–Şile) and 139A (Üsküdar–Şile/Ağva VIP).
