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How to Get from Istanbul Airport to Yenikapı
The fastest way from Istanbul Airport to Yenikapı by public transport is M11 + Marmaray: about 51 minutes, 1 transfer, ₺83.60 (İstanbulkart full fare). Step-by-step options for both directions below. Routes follow the planned timetables; live times are in the app.
Istanbul Airport → Yenikapı
M11 + Marmaray
- M11İstanbul Havalimanı → Halkalı · 8 stops · 27 min
- WalkTransfer walk · 4 min
- MarmarayHalkalı → Yenikapı · 6 stops · 17 min
- WalkWalk Yenikapı → Varış · 2 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺83.60 full · ₺40.68 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
M11 → M2 (Gayrettepe aktarma)
- M11İstanbul Havalimanı → Gayrettepe · 7 stops · 31 min
- M2Gayrettepe → Yenikapı · 8 stops · 14 min
- WalkWalk Yenikapı → Varış · 1 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺80.60 full · ₺33.76 student
M11 + Metrobüs + M2
- M11İstanbul Havalimanı → Gayrettepe · 6 stops · 30 min
- WalkWalk Gayrettepe → Zincirlikuyu · 2 min
- MetrobüsZincirlikuyu → Mecidiyeköy · 1 stop · 3 min
- WalkWalk Mecidiyeköy → Şişli-Mecidiyeköy · 4 min
- M2Şişli-Mecidiyeköy → Yenikapı · 5 stops · 13 min
- WalkWalk Yenikapı → Varış · 2 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺105.70 full · ₺47.75 student — transfer discount onto Marmaray/Metrobüs varies
Yenikapı → Istanbul Airport
M2 → M11 (Gayrettepe aktarma)
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Yenikapı · 1 min
- M2Yenikapı → Gayrettepe · 8 stops · 14 min
- M11Gayrettepe → İstanbul Havalimanı · 7 stops · 31 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺80.60 full · ₺33.76 student
Marmaray → M11 (Halkalı aktarma)
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Yenikapı · 2 min
- MarmarayYenikapı → Halkalı · 13 stops · 24 min
- M11Halkalı → İstanbul Havalimanı · 9 stops · 27 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ₺82.14 full · ₺33.53 student
Marmaray + Metrobüs + M11
- WalkWalk Başlangıç → Yenikapı · 2 min
- MarmarayYenikapı → Söğütlüçeşme · 4 stops · 11 min
- WalkTransfer walk · 1 min
- MetrobüsSöğütlüçeşme → Zincirlikuyu · 7 stops · 13 min
- WalkWalk Zincirlikuyu → Gayrettepe · 2 min
- M11Gayrettepe → İstanbul Havalimanı · 6 stops · 30 min
Fare (İstanbulkart): ≈ ₺116.63 full · ₺49.84 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
- M2 · first 05:57 · last 00:00
- Metrobüs · 24 hours
Frequently asked
How long does it take from Istanbul Airport to Yenikapı?
The fastest public transport option is M11 + Marmaray, about 51 minutes including walking, on the planned timetable. The return takes 52 minutes.
How much does it cost?
With an İstanbulkart: ₺83.60 full fare, ₺40.68 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 18 September 2026. Fares are recalculated on the page with the tariff in force since 20 July 2026.