Istanbul (İBB) Open Data

API

Open government data API from Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB)

Overview

The Istanbul (İBB) Open Data API provides RESTful access to hundreds of urban datasets from the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Endpoints cover domains like public transportation (bus/metro schedules), environmental metrics (air quality, noise levels), waste management, and public services. Responses are available in JSON, CSV, and XML formats. Ideal for developers building Istanbul-focused apps (transit trackers, air quality monitors), researchers analyzing urban trends, or citizens accessing transparent government data. It supports filtering, sorting, and pagination to retrieve targeted data subsets efficiently.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://data.ibb.gov.tr')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API design
Multiple data formats (JSON, CSV, XML)
Open access (no API key for basic use)
Pagination & filtering support
Diverse urban datasets (transport, environment, services)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Istanbul (İBB) Open Data free to use?

Yes, all datasets are freely accessible under open licenses (e.g., CC BY 4.0) for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.

? Does it require an API Key?

Most datasets do not require an API key for basic access; however, registration may be needed for advanced features or bulk data downloads.

? What is the response format?

Responses vary by dataset but commonly include JSON, CSV, and XML formats to suit different use cases.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free for commercial/non-commercial use
⊕ Regularly updated by İBB
⊕ Covers critical urban domains
⊕ Transparent government data access

Cons

⊖ Some documentation only in Turkish
⊖ Real-time data limited for certain datasets
⊖ Bulk access may require registration
⊖ Limited multilingual support