Passing through highways and bridges will be free during Eid al-Fitr holidays

According to the decision published in the Official Gazette of Turkey, during the Eid al-Fitr holidays, passage through highways and bridges under the responsibility of the General Directorate of Highways of Turkey (KGM) will be free of charge.

Timeframe for implementing the free passage plan

According to this decision, from midnight tonight (00:00) until 07:00 AM on Wednesday April 2, passage through all highways and the 15 Temmuz Şehitler and Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridges will be free of charge.

Private projects are not included in the plan

According to the government’s announcement, Build-Operate-Transfer (Yap-İşlet-Devret) projects are not included in this plan and will still require payment.

Free public transportation services on the first day of Eid

Additionally, citizens will be able to benefit from some rail lines and public transportation services free of charge until 24:00 on April 1. These services include the following:

Urban train Başkentray
Line Marmaray
Line İZBAN
Rail route Sirkeci-Kazlıçeşme
Metro Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport-Arnavutköy

Also, municipal public transportation services and institutions operating under their supervision will be free for the public during the same period.