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Mahmutbey to İSTOÇ: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026About this route
Mahmutbey and İSTOÇ are next to each other on the M3 metro: board at Mahmutbey and get off at the very next stop. The ride takes about 2 minutes.
On the way back, board at İSTOÇ towards Bakırköy Sahil. It's 1 stop again.
Within walking distance of İSTOÇ: İstanbul Bölge İdare Mahkemesi (456 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 Mahmutbey and İSTOÇ?
No. Both stops are on the M3 metro, so you stay on the same train for all 1 stops.
How long does it take from Mahmutbey to İSTOÇ?
About 2 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Mahmutbey?
Take the train towards Kayaşehir Merkez. Platform signs show the last stop of the line.
When are the first and last M3 metro services?
The first M3 metro service leaves at 06:00 and the last at 00:00. 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 Mahmutbey to İSTOÇ?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method