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How to get from İstanbul Havalimanı to Mahmutbey

Checked: 14 October 2026
18stops
~64 minestimated time
1change
  1. İstanbul HavalimanıStart
  2. Kargo Terminali~3 min
  3. İhsaniye~7 min
  4. Göktürk~17 min
  5. Kemerburgaz~21 min
  6. Hasdal~26 min
  7. KağıthaneChange to M7 metro · ~32 min M7
  8. Nurtepe~38 min
  9. Alibeyköy~40 min
  10. Çırçır Mahallesi~42 min
  11. Veysel Karani-Akşemsettin~43 min
  12. Yeşilpınar~44 min
  13. Kazım Karabekir~48 min
  14. Yenimahalle~51 min
  15. Karadeniz Mahallesi~54 min
  16. Giyimkent-Tekstilkent~56 min
  17. Oruç Reis~59 min
  18. Göztepe Mahallesi~61 min
  19. MahmutbeyArrive · ~64 min M3
Lines are drawn as straight segments between stops

About this route

There's no single line from İstanbul Havalimanı to Mahmutbey. The quickest way: take the M11 metro train towards Gayrettepe at İstanbul Havalimanı and get off after 6 stops at Kağıthane; then take the M7 metro train towards Mahmutbey at Kağıthane and get off after 12 stops at Mahmutbey.

That's 18 stops and 1 change in total. Time on board is about 60 minutes; with the changes, allow about 64 minutes.

Some of these times are calculated from distances, so they can be a few minutes off.

Step by step

  1. M11Take the M11 metro train towards Gayrettepe at İstanbul Havalimanı and get off after 6 stops at Kağıthane. 6 stops, about 32 min
  2. M7Take the M7 metro train towards Mahmutbey at Kağıthane and get off after 12 stops at Mahmutbey. 12 stops, about 28 min

Changing lines

  1. M11M7Change 1: KağıthaneGet off the M11 metro at Kağıthane. In the same station, change to the M7 metro and board towards Mahmutbey. Allow about 4 minutes for the change. The M7 metro station has 4 lifts and 8 escalators.
Station detailsİstanbul Havalimanı stationAny changes?Yes, 1.First and lastOn the line pageFaresFull fare 46,20 TLAbout the lineM11 metro

Fares and holidays

Full fare
46,20 TL
Student
22,55 TL
Teacher / age 60+
33,08 TL
Age 65+
Free

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

Where do I change between İstanbul Havalimanı and Mahmutbey?

At Kağıthane.

How many stops is it from İstanbul Havalimanı to Mahmutbey?

18 stops with 1 change, about 64 minutes.

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      Route data: İBB Açık Veri, Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method