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Yenikapı to Aksaray: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026About this route
Yenikapı and Aksaray are next to each other on the M1A metro: board at Yenikapı and get off at the very next stop. The ride takes about 1 minutes.
The M1B metro also runs between these two stops, so you can take whichever comes first.
On the way back, board at Aksaray towards Yenikapı. It's 1 stop again.
Within walking distance of Aksaray: Molla Hüsrev Camii (166 m), Kazgancı Sadi Mehmet Efendi Cami (198 m), Muratpasa Camii (204 m), Kızılminare Cami (220 m), Bıçakçı Alaaddin Cami (241 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 Yenikapı and Aksaray?
No. Both stops are on the M1A metro, so you stay on the same train for all 1 stops.
How long does it take from Yenikapı to Aksaray?
About 1 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Yenikapı?
Take the train towards Atatürk Havalimanı. Platform signs show the last stop of the line.
When are the first and last M1A metro services?
The first M1A metro service leaves at 05:50 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 Yenikapı to Aksaray?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method