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Özgürlük Meydanı to İSTOÇ: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- Özgürlük MeydanıStart
- İncirli~3 min MB
- Haznedar~5 min
- İlkyuva~7 min
- Yıldıztepe~9 min
- Molla Gürani~11 min
- Kirazlı-Bağcılar~13 min M1B
- Yenimahalle~15 min
- Mahmutbey~18 min M7
- İSTOÇArrive · ~20 min
About this route
Özgürlük Meydanı to İSTOÇ is 9 stops on the M3 metro. Board the train towards Kayaşehir Merkez at Özgürlük Meydanı and get off at the ninth stop, İSTOÇ. There are 8 stops in between, from İncirli to Mahmutbey. No change is needed and the ride takes about 20 minutes.
Stops on the way where you can change lines: İncirli (Metrobus), Kirazlı-Bağcılar (M1B metro), Mahmutbey (M7 metro).
On the way back, board at İSTOÇ towards Bakırköy Sahil. It's 9 stops 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
Related routes
- M3Kirazlı-Bağcılar → İSTOÇdirect · ~7 min3 stops
- M3Özgürlük Meydanı → Kirazlı-Bağcılardirect · ~13 min6 stops
- M3Mahmutbey → İSTOÇdirect · ~2 min1 stop
- M3Özgürlük Meydanı → Mahmutbeydirect · ~18 min8 stops
- M3Bakırköy Sahil → Özgürlük Meydanıdirect · ~2 min1 stop
- M3Özgürlük Meydanı → İncirlidirect · ~3 min1 stop
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to change between Özgürlük Meydanı and İSTOÇ?
No. Both stops are on the M3 metro, so you stay on the same train for all 9 stops.
How long does it take from Özgürlük Meydanı to İSTOÇ?
About 20 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Özgürlük Meydanı?
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 Özgürlük Meydanı to İSTOÇ?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method