Cable Car-Teleferik Fees in Turkey 2026
There are many beautiful and charming destinations to visit in Turkey, but some of the most spectacular ones are located on overlooking hills or steep slopes. Historically, settlements were founded in these elevated areas primarily for security and strategic superiority against potential enemies.
Today, however, visiting these high-altitude destinations is mostly for aesthetic concerns and breathtaking views. While cable cars (known locally as teleferik) have been used for transportation for decades, in recent years, they have become a highly popular activity in the tourism industry.
📌 Quick Guide: Cable Car (Teleferik) Prices in Turkey
- Pergamon (Izmir): ~1000 TL for a round trip to the Acropolis.
- Uludag (Bursa): 900 TL for foreign visitors (round trip).
- Pierre Loti (Istanbul): 40 TL for a one-way ticket (35 TL if using an IstanbulKart).
- Olympos / Tahtali (Antalya): 1425 TL for a round trip (Adult). Special sunset rides cost around $60.
Guided Istanbul Tours typically covers cable car fees within our private Turkey tour packages. However, we recommend paying attention to these details when organizing your personalized tour package with your travel consultant.
How Much is the Cable Car Price in Pergamon?
Famous for its highly civilized ancient community and legendary libraries, the ancient city of Pergamon (Pergamum) was brilliantly founded on a steep slope. Once you arrive at the lower sections, walking is one of the best ways to explore the ruins and learn about the lives of the people who lived there centuries ago.
On the other hand, to reach the Acropolis (which means "city on the hill" in Greek), you will need to take a teleferik for easier and faster transportation. The current price is 1000 Turkish Lira per person for a round trip.
What is the Price of the Cable Car in Bursa?
The city of Bursa is just a 3-hour drive from Istanbul and is a highly popular tourist destination in Turkey, famous for its lush green nature and the Uludag Ski Center during the winter season. Home to one of the country's highest mountains, it is the premier hub for winter activities in Turkey. Climbing the mountain by road can be difficult and slow, so using the cable car is highly recommended.
The Bursa Teleferik is the longest and the very first cable car line ever built in Turkey. It features 4 stations and takes about 22 minutes to ascend from an altitude of 400 meters up to 1800 meters.
While local citizens have a subsidized rate, the Bursa cable car ticket price for foreign visitors costs 900 Turkish Lira per person for a round trip to Uludag.
Teleferik Fees for Pierre Loti Hill in Istanbul
The Golden Horn (Halic) is the shining estuary of Istanbul, separating the historical peninsula of Constantinople from the Beyoglu district. Since Byzantine times, it has been a crucial waterway, and Pierre Loti Hill offers the most magnificent panoramic vantage point over it.
Over the centuries, the area around the Eyup Sultan Mosque (also known as Abu Ayoub Al-Ensari Tomb) became a sacred cemetery where important and high-ranking personalities were buried. Nowadays, it is much easier to climb Pierre Loti Hill by cable car to avoid the steep ascent through the graveyard.
The Pierre Loti cable car price is 35 Turkish Lira for a one-way trip per person if you use an IstanbulKart. It costs 40 Turkish Lira per person for a one-way trip if you do not have the card. Do not forget that you can easily use your standard Istanbul Kart here just like you do on buses and ferries.
What is the Fee for the Cable Car in Olympos?
Tahtali - Olympos in Antalya is one of the greenest and most striking mountainous areas you can visit in the Mediterranean region. The pricing policy here differs slightly from the locations mentioned above.
The cost of the cable car service is 1425 Turkish Lira for a round trip per adult. Unlike some other spots, a clear child price is applied here, which is exactly half of the adult price. Furthermore, children up to 7 years old can ride completely free of charge. These standard prices apply between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
If you wish to experience something truly magical, you can ride the cable car specifically to watch the Sunset. The price for this special evening ascent is $60 USD per adult.
For further assistance with your Turkey holiday, you can always contact the expert travel consultants at Guided Istanbul Tours.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cable Cars in Turkey
Q: How much is the cable car (teleferik) to Pierre Loti in Istanbul?
A: A one-way ticket to Pierre Loti Hill costs 40 Turkish Lira. However, if you tap your IstanbulKart, you will pay a discounted price of 35 Turkish Lira.
Q: What is the price of the Bursa Uludag cable car for tourists?
A: For foreign visitors, the round-trip ticket for the famous Bursa Uludag cable car (Teleferik) currently costs 900 Turkish Lira.
Q: Is there a child discount for the Olympos Tahtali cable car?
A: Yes, the Olympos cable car offers a significant child discount. Kids between 8 and 12 travel at half the adult price, and children aged 7 and under can ride completely free of charge.