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Yıldıztepe to Kayaşehir Merkez: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- YıldıztepeStart
- Molla Gürani~2 min
- Kirazlı-Bağcılar~4 min M1B
- Yenimahalle~6 min
- Mahmutbey~9 min M7
- İSTOÇ~11 min
- İkitelli Sanayi~15 min M9
- Turgut Özal~17 min
- Siteler~19 min
- Başak Konutları~21 min
- Başakşehir-Metrokent~24 min
- Onurkent~26 min
- Şehir Hastanesi~29 min
- Toplu Konutlar~31 min
- Kayaşehir MerkezArrive · ~33 min
About this route
Yıldıztepe to Kayaşehir Merkez is 14 stops on the M3 metro. Board the train towards Kayaşehir Merkez at Yıldıztepe and get off at the 14th stop, Kayaşehir Merkez. There are 13 stops in between, from Molla Gürani to Toplu Konutlar. No change is needed and the ride takes about 33 minutes.
Stops on the way where you can change lines: Kirazlı-Bağcılar (M1B metro), Mahmutbey (M7 metro), İkitelli Sanayi (M9 metro).
On the way back, board at Kayaşehir Merkez towards Bakırköy Sahil. It's 14 stops 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
Related routes
- M3Yıldıztepe → Kirazlı-Bağcılardirect · ~4 min2 stops
- M3Kirazlı-Bağcılar → Kayaşehir Merkezdirect · ~29 min12 stops
- M3Yıldıztepe → Mahmutbeydirect · ~9 min4 stops
- M3Mahmutbey → Kayaşehir Merkezdirect · ~24 min10 stops
- M3İlkyuva → Yıldıztepedirect · ~2 min1 stop
- M3Yıldıztepe → Molla Güranidirect · ~2 min1 stop
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to change between Yıldıztepe and Kayaşehir Merkez?
No. Both stops are on the M3 metro, so you stay on the same train for all 14 stops.
How long does it take from Yıldıztepe to Kayaşehir Merkez?
About 33 minutes on board. Walking to the platform and waiting aren't included.
Which direction should I take from Yıldıztepe?
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 Yıldıztepe to Kayaşehir Merkez?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method