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How to get to Büyükçekmece

Büyükçekmece has no metro, Marmaray or Metrobus station; you get there by bus or minibus. Nearest rail station: Beylikdüzü Sondurak (~3.8 km from the centre). From Taksim about 1 h 32 min, 1 transfer.

  • 0rail stations
  • 39bus lines
  • 10minibus lines
  • 205bus stops

Directions to Büyükçekmece

Büyükçekmece public transport map: district boundary, rail stations and stops
Büyükçekmece district boundary and public transport stops.

How long does it take to get to Büyükçekmece?

Weekday 10:00 to the centre of Büyükçekmece, using scheduled timetables; walking included, full Istanbulkart fare with transfer discounts. Bus and minibus times depend on traffic.

FromTimeRouteFare
Taksim1 h 32 min · 1 transfer76DHVL-2Taksim Tünel → Büyükçekmece (Havaist)separate fare
Sultanahmet1 h 28 min · 2 transfersT1MB401Sultanahmet → Büyükçekmeceseparate fare
Kadıköy1 h 34 min · 3 transfersM4B1MBHVL-2Kadıköy → Büyükçekmece (Havaist)separate fare
Üsküdar1 h 23 min · 2 transfersB1MB448Üsküdar → Büyükçekmece126.97 TL
Mecidiyeköy1 h 37 min · 1 transferMBHVL-2Mecidiyeköy → Büyükçekmece (Havaist)separate fare
Yenikapı1 h 15 min · 2 transfersB1MB401Yenikapı → Büyükçekmeceseparate fare
Istanbul Airport1 h 26 minHVL-2İstanbul Havalimanı (Havaist) → Büyükçekmece (Havaist)separate fare
Sabiha Gökçen Airport2 h 18 min · 3 transfersM4B1MB303ASabiha Gökçen Havalimanı → Büyükçekmeceseparate fare
Esenler Bus Terminal1 h 9 min · 2 transfersM1AMBHVL-2Otogar → Büyükçekmece (Havaist)separate fare

Calculated by the Geldik journey planner (Metro İstanbul official timetable, İETT scheduled timetable, İBB minibus plan) for a weekday (Wednesday, scheduled timetable).

Is there a metro in Büyükçekmece?

There is no metro, Marmaray or Metrobus station in Büyükçekmece. The nearest one is Beylikdüzü Sondurak (~3.8 km in a straight line from the centre); within the district you travel by bus or minibus.

Buses in Büyükçekmece (39 lines)

Minibuses in Büyükçekmece (10 lines)

Minibus line pages are in Turkish.

Busiest bus stops in Büyükçekmece

Stops served by the most lines. Stop pages (lines and next departures) are in Turkish.

How to get to Büyükçekmece from other districts

From Büyükçekmece to other districts (38)

Neighbourhoods in Büyükçekmece

19 Mayıs · Ahmediye · Alkent 2000 · Atatürk · Bahçelievler · Batıköy · Celaliye · Cumhuriyet · Çakmaklı · Dizdariye · Ekinoba · Fatih · Güzelce · Hürriyet · Kamiloba · Karaağaç · Kumburgaz · Mimaroba · Mimarsinan · Murat Çesme · Murat Çeşme · Pınartepe · Sinanoba · Tepecik · Türkoba · Ulus · Yenimahalle

Linked neighbourhoods open directions. Streets with their stops and lines: Büyükçekmece streets (203, in Turkish).

Neighbouring districts

Frequently asked questions

Where is Büyükçekmece?

Büyükçekmece is a district on the European side of Istanbul; neighbouring districts: Arnavutköy, Beylikdüzü, Çatalca, Esenyurt, Silivri.

Is there a metro in Büyükçekmece?

No, there is no metro, Marmaray or Metrobus station in Büyükçekmece. The nearest rail station is Beylikdüzü Sondurak, about 3.8 km in a straight line from the district centre.

How do I get from Taksim to Büyükçekmece?

76D bus (Taksim Tünel → Avcılar Metrobüs), then HVL-2 (Avcılar Cami (Havaist) → Büyükçekmece (Havaist)); about 1 h 32 min in total (weekday 10:00, scheduled timetable).

How do I get from Istanbul Airport to Büyükçekmece?

HVL-2 (İstanbul Havalimanı (Havaist) → Büyükçekmece (Havaist)); about 1 h 26 min in total.

Which buses go to Büyükçekmece?

39 İETT bus lines stop in Büyükçekmece; those with the most stops: 76TM, 401T, 303A, HT48, 300B, 300M, 418, HT18, 401, 448.

Are there minibuses in Büyükçekmece?

Yes, 10 minibus lines run through Büyükçekmece: A43, BL100, BL101, BL104, BL105, BL109, BL110, BL300, BL316, ÇTC03.

District boundaries and centre: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Station districts verified with İBB open data.

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