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Esenkent to Pendik: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- EsenkentStart
- Hastane-Adliye~2 min
- Soğanlık~4 min
- Kartal~7 min
- Yakacık-Adnan Kahveci~10 min
- PendikArrive · ~12 min
About this route
Esenkent to Pendik is 5 stops on the M4 metro. Board the train towards Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı at Esenkent and get off at the fifth stop, Pendik. On the way you pass Hastane-Adliye, Soğanlık, Kartal, and Yakacık-Adnan Kahveci. No change is needed and the ride takes about 12 minutes.
On the way back, board at Pendik towards Kadıköy. It's 5 stops again.
Within walking distance of Pendik: Pendik Medipol Üniversitesi Hastanesi (496 m).
Fares and holidays
- Full fare
- 46,20 TL
- Student
- 22,55 TL
- Teacher / age 60+
- 33,08 TL
- Age 65+
- Free
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
Changing vehicles within 120 minutes of the first tap costs 34,40 TL for the first transfer, 26,42 TL for the second and 17,18 TL after that. There's no transfer discount when you get on the Metrobus.
On holidays İBB lines are often free (with an Istanbulkart registered to your ID); Marmaray and the M11 need a separate presidential decision. Public holidays
Fares in effect since 20 July 2026. All fares
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to change between Esenkent and Pendik?
No. Both stops are on the M4 metro, so you stay on the same train for all 5 stops.
How long does it take from Esenkent to Pendik?
About 12 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Esenkent?
Take the train towards Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı. Platform signs show the last stop of the line.
When are the first and last M4 metro services?
The first M4 metro service leaves at 06:00 and the last at 23:59. These are the line's opening hours; the time it passes your stop can be a few minutes later.
How much does it cost from Esenkent to Pendik?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method