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How to get from Söğütlüçeşme to Atatürk Havalimanı
Checked: 14 October 2026- SöğütlüçeşmeStart MB
- Ayrılık Çeşmesi~2 min M4
- Üsküdar~7 min M5
- Sirkeci~11 min T1
- Yenikapı~15 min M1AM1BM2
- Kazlıçeşme~20 min
- Zeytinburnu~22 min
- Yenimahalle~25 min
- Bakırköy~26 min
- AtaköyChange to M9 metro · ~29 min M9
- YenibosnaChange to M1A metro · ~35 min M1AMB
- DTM-İstanbul Fuar Merkezi~41 min
- Atatürk HavalimanıArrive · ~43 min
About this route
There's no single line from Söğütlüçeşme to Atatürk Havalimanı. The quickest way: take the Marmaray train towards Halkalı at Söğütlüçeşme and get off after 9 stops at Ataköy; then take the M9 metro train towards Olimpiyat at Ataköy and get off at the next stop, Yenibosna; then take the M1A metro train towards Atatürk Havalimanı at Yenibosna and get off after 2 stops at Atatürk Havalimanı.
That's 12 stops and 2 changes in total. Time on board is about 35 minutes; with the changes, allow about 43 minutes.
A second option goes via Marmaray and M1A metro: 21 stops, 1 change, about 54 minutes.
Some of these times are calculated from distances, so they can be a few minutes off.
Step by step
- MRTake the Marmaray train towards Halkalı at Söğütlüçeşme and get off after 9 stops at Ataköy. 9 stops, about 29 min
- M9Take the M9 metro train towards Olimpiyat at Ataköy and get off at the next stop, Yenibosna. 1 stop, about 3 min
- M1ATake the M1A metro train towards Atatürk Havalimanı at Yenibosna and get off after 2 stops at Atatürk Havalimanı. 2 stops, about 4 min
Changing lines
- MRM9Change 1: AtaköyGet off the Marmaray at Ataköy. In the same station, change to the M9 metro and board towards Olimpiyat. Allow about 4 minutes for the change. The M9 metro station has 3 lifts and 10 escalators.
- M9M1AChange 2: YenibosnaGet off the M9 metro at Yenibosna. In the same station, change to the M1A metro and board towards Atatürk Havalimanı. Allow about 4 minutes for the change. The M1A metro station has 1 lift and 2 escalators.
Fares and holidays
- Full fare
- 46,20 TL
- Student
- 22,55 TL
- Teacher / age 60+
- 33,08 TL
- Age 65+
- Free
With a full-fare İstanbulkart the trip comes to about 108,56 TL: Marmaray 47,74 TL (9 stations), M9 34,40 TL (first transfer), M1A 26,42 TL (second transfer).
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 Söğütlüçeşme and Atatürk Havalimanı?
At Ataköy and Yenibosna.
How many stops is it from Söğütlüçeşme to Atatürk Havalimanı?
12 stops with 2 changes, about 43 minutes.
Is there another way?
Yes: via Marmaray and M1A metro, 21 stops, 1 change, about 54 minutes.
How much does it cost from Söğütlüçeşme to Atatürk Havalimanı?
With a full-fare İstanbulkart the trip comes to about 108,56 TL: Marmaray 47,74 TL (9 stations), M9 34,40 TL (first transfer), M1A 26,42 TL (second transfer).
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Route data: İBB Açık Veri, Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method