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How to get from İstanbul Havalimanı to Zeytinburnu

Checked: 14 October 2026
18stops
~68 minestimated time
2changes
  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. ÇağlayanChange to Metrobus · ~38 min MB
  9. Okmeydanı Hastane~44 min
  10. Darülaceze-Perpa~46 min
  11. Okmeydanı~48 min
  12. Halıcıoğlu~51 min
  13. Ayvansaray-Eyüpsultan~54 min
  14. Edirnekapı~56 min T4
  15. Bayrampaşa-Maltepe~59 min
  16. Topkapı-Şehit Mustafa Cambaz~61 min
  17. Cevizlibağ~63 min
  18. Merter~66 min M1A
  19. ZeytinburnuArrive · ~68 min M1AT1
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About this route

There's no single line from İstanbul Havalimanı to Zeytinburnu. 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 Yıldız at Kağıthane and get off at the next stop, Çağlayan; then take the Metrobus bus towards Beylikdüzü Sondurak at Çağlayan and get off after 11 stops at Zeytinburnu.

That's 18 stops and 2 changes in total. Time on board is about 60 minutes; with the changes, allow about 68 minutes.

A second option goes via M11 metro and Metrobus: 20 stops, 1 change, about 75 minutes.

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

Within walking distance of Zeytinburnu: Çırpıcı Şehir Parkı (203 m), İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi (508 m), Sante Plus Hospital (534 m).

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 Yıldız at Kağıthane and get off at the next stop, Çağlayan. 1 stop, about 2 min
  3. MBTake the Metrobus bus towards Beylikdüzü Sondurak at Çağlayan and get off after 11 stops at Zeytinburnu. 11 stops, about 26 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 Yıldız. Allow about 4 minutes for the change. The M7 metro station has 4 lifts and 8 escalators.
  2. M7MBChange 2: ÇağlayanGet off the M7 metro at Çağlayan. In the same station, change to the Metrobus and board towards Beylikdüzü Sondurak. Allow about 4 minutes for the change.
Station detailsİstanbul Havalimanı stationAny changes?Yes, 2.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 Zeytinburnu?

At Kağıthane and Çağlayan.

How many stops is it from İstanbul Havalimanı to Zeytinburnu?

18 stops with 2 changes, about 68 minutes.

Is there another way?

Yes: via M11 metro and Metrobus, 20 stops, 1 change, about 75 minutes.

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