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Yıldıztepe to Mahmutbey: how many stops?
Checked: 14 October 2026- YıldıztepeStart
- Molla Gürani~2 min
- Kirazlı-Bağcılar~4 min M1B
- Yenimahalle~6 min
- MahmutbeyArrive · ~9 min M7
About this route
Yıldıztepe to Mahmutbey is 4 stops on the M3 metro. Board the train towards Kayaşehir Merkez at Yıldıztepe and get off at the fourth stop, Mahmutbey. On the way you pass Molla Gürani, Kirazlı-Bağcılar, and Yenimahalle. No change is needed and the ride takes about 9 minutes.
Stops on the way where you can change lines: Kirazlı-Bağcılar (M1B metro).
On the way back, board at Mahmutbey towards Bakırköy Sahil. It's 4 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
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to change between Yıldıztepe and Mahmutbey?
No. Both stops are on the M3 metro, so you stay on the same train for all 4 stops.
How long does it take from Yıldıztepe to Mahmutbey?
About 9 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 Mahmutbey?
A full fare is 46,20 TL with İstanbulkart.
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Route data: Metro İstanbulChecked: 14 October 2026Sources and method