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Soğanlık to Kartal: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026About this route
Soğanlık and Kartal are next to each other on the M4 metro: board at Soğanlık and get off at the very next stop. The ride takes about 3 minutes.
On the way back, board at Kartal towards Kadıköy. It's 1 stop again.
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 Soğanlık and Kartal?
No. Both stops are on the M4 metro, so you stay on the same train for all 1 stops.
How long does it take from Soğanlık to Kartal?
About 3 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Soğanlık?
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 Soğanlık to Kartal?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method