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How to Get from Istanbul Airport to Kadıköy
The fastest way from Istanbul Airport to Kadıköy by public transport is M11 + Marmaray + M4: about 66 minutes, 2 transfers, ₺120.36 (İstanbulkart full fare). Step-by-step options for both directions below. Routes follow the planned timetables; live times are in the app.
Istanbul Airport → Kadıköy
M11 + Marmaray + M4
- M11İstanbul Havalimanı → Halkalı · 8 stops · 27 min
- WalkTransfer walk · 4 min
- MarmarayHalkalı → Ayrılık Çeşmesi · 9 stops · 25 min
- WalkTransfer walk · 1 min
- M4Ayrılık Çeşmesi → Kadıköy · 1 stop · 3 min
- WalkWalk Kadıköy → Varış · 2 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺120.36 full · ₺55.49 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
M11 → Marmaray → M4 (Halkalı + Ayrılıkçeşme aktarma)
- M11İstanbul Havalimanı → Halkalı · 9 stops · 27 min
- MarmarayHalkalı → Ayrılıkçeşme · 16 stops · 30 min
- M4Ayrılık Çeşmesi → Kadıköy · 2 stops · 2 min
- WalkWalk Kadıköy → Varış · 2 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺127.73 full · ₺59.75 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
M11 → 34G → M4 (ZİNCİRLİKUYU + Ünalan aktarma)
- M11İstanbul Havalimanı → Gayrettepe · 7 stops · 31 min
- WalkWalk Gayrettepe → ZİNCİRLİKUYU · 2 min
- MetrobüsZİNCİRLİKUYU → UZUNÇAYIR · 6 stops · 18 min
- WalkWalk UZUNÇAYIR → Ünalan · 4 min
- M4Ünalan → Kadıköy · 4 stops · 6 min
- WalkWalk Kadıköy → Varış · 2 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺125.43 full · ₺54.26 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
Kadıköy → Istanbul Airport
M4 → Marmaray → M11 (Ayrılık Çeşmesi + Halkalı aktarma)
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Kadıköy · 2 min
- M4Kadıköy → Ayrılık Çeşmesi · 2 stops · 2 min
- MarmarayAyrılıkçeşme → Halkalı · 16 stops · 30 min
- M11Halkalı → İstanbul Havalimanı · 9 stops · 27 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺127.73 full · ₺59.75 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
Marmaray + M11
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Ayrılık Çeşmesi · 16 min
- MarmarayAyrılık Çeşmesi → Halkalı · 9 stops · 25 min
- WalkTransfer walk · 4 min
- M11Halkalı → İstanbul Havalimanı · 8 stops · 27 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺82.14 full · ₺33.53 student
M4 → Marmaray → M2 → M11 (Ayrılık Çeşmesi + Yenikapı + Gayrettepe aktarma)
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Kadıköy · 2 min
- M4Kadıköy → Ayrılık Çeşmesi · 2 stops · 2 min
- MarmarayAyrılıkçeşme → Yenikapı · 4 stops · 7 min
- M2Yenikapı → Gayrettepe · 8 stops · 14 min
- M11Gayrettepe → İstanbul Havalimanı · 7 stops · 31 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺127.20 full · ₺60.56 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
Operating hours of the lines on this route
- M11 · first 06:00 · last 00:40
- Marmaray · first 05:58 · last 23:28
- M4 · first 06:00 · last 23:59
- Metrobüs · 24 hours
- M2 · first 05:57 · last 00:00
Frequently asked
How long does it take from Istanbul Airport to Kadıköy?
The fastest public transport option is M11 + Marmaray + M4, about 66 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 71 minutes.
How much does it cost?
With an İstanbulkart: ₺120.36 full fare, ₺55.49 student. Transfers within 120 minutes are discounted. Fare tariff
Do I need an İstanbulkart?
Yes for these fares — buy an anonymous İstanbulkart (₺165) at any Biletmatik machine or kiosk and load credit. Without a card you can buy a limited-use ticket (one ride ₺65.00).
What about late at night?
Metro lines close around midnight (see the hours above). For night flights, Havaist (Istanbul Airport) and Havabus (Sabiha Gökçen) shuttle buses run on their own timetables and fares.
Routes computed with the MetroFlow planner for a weekday 10:00 departure; durations follow the planned timetables and include walking. Last computed 11 October 2026. Fares are recalculated on the page with the tariff in force since 20 July 2026.