MetroM1A metro stations and map
Yenikapı ⇄ Atatürk Havalimanı
- 18 stations
- 32 min end to end
- 06:00–00:00
- 46.20 TL
M1A metro stations in order
M1A Yenikapı–Atatürk Havalimanı metro line: 18 stations between Yenikapı and Atatürk Havalimanı.
- Yenikapı
first stop - Aksaray
1 min - Emniyet-Fatih3 min
- Topkapı-Ulubatlı
4 min - Bayrampaşa-Maltepe6 min
- Sağmalcılar8 min
- KocatepeKartaltepe-Kocatepe10 min
- Otogar12 min
- Terazidere14 min
- Davutpaşa-YTÜDavutpaşa16 min
- Merter
18 min - Zeytinburnu20 min
- Bakırköy-İncirli
22 min - Bahçelievler24 min
- Ataköy-Şirinevler26 min
- Yenibosna
28 min - DTM-İstanbul Fuar Merkezi30 min
- Atatürk Havalimanı32 min
- Atatürk Havalimanıfirst stop
- DTM-İstanbul Fuar Merkezi2 min
- Yenibosna4 min
- Ataköy-Şirinevler6 min
- Bahçelievler8 min
- Bakırköy-İncirli10 min
- Zeytinburnu12 min
- Merter14 min
- Davutpaşa-YTÜDavutpaşa16 min
- Terazidere18 min
- Otogar20 min
- KocatepeKartaltepe-Kocatepe22 min
- Sağmalcılar24 min
- Bayrampaşa-Maltepe26 min
- Topkapı-Ulubatlı28 min
- Emniyet-Fatih29 min
- Aksaray31 min
- Yenikapı32 min
Minutes from the first station (Metro İstanbul's official station-to-station times). A faded icon means a transfer on foot.
M1A metro hours and frequency
| Day | Hours | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:05–00:00 | ~8 min |
| Saturday | 24 hours | ~8 min |
| Sunday | 24 hours | 8–10 min |
| Day | Hours | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:50–00:00 | ~8 min |
| Saturday | 24 hours | ~8 min |
| Sunday | 24 hours | 8–10 min |
Times are departures from the end stations. · PDF, in Turkish (376 KB)
Trips per hour, station by station
Ataköy-Şirinevler · to Atatürk Havalimanı · weekdays · trips per hour
Most frequent around 08:00 (every 8 min). No night service.
Show as table
| Hour | Trips | Every |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 3 | 20 min |
| 01:00 | 0 | — |
| 02:00 | 0 | — |
| 03:00 | 0 | — |
| 04:00 | 0 | — |
| 05:00 | 0 | — |
| 06:00 | 4 | 15 min |
| 07:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 08:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 09:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 10:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 11:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 12:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 13:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 14:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 15:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 16:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 17:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 18:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 19:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 20:00 | 8 | 8 min |
| 21:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 22:00 | 7 | 9 min |
| 23:00 | 6 | 10 min |
Source: Metro İstanbul – M1A hat detayı · checked 7 October 2026 · Frequency: Metro İstanbul resmî tarifesi, timetable 08.10.2026 itibarıyla, kış tarifesi.
M1A metro map
Popular M1A metro journeys: how many minutes?
| Journey | Stops | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yenikapı → Atatürk Havalimanı | 17 | ~32 min |
| Aksaray → Atatürk Havalimanı | 16 | ~31 min |
| Yenikapı → Yenibosna | 15 | ~28 min |
| Emniyet-Fatih → Atatürk Havalimanı | 15 | ~29 min |
| Yenikapı → Ataköy-Şirinevler | 14 | ~26 min |
| Topkapı-Ulubatlı → Atatürk Havalimanı | 14 | ~28 min |
| Yenikapı → Bahçelievler | 13 | ~24 min |
| Bayrampaşa-Maltepe → Atatürk Havalimanı | 13 | ~26 min |
| Yenikapı → Bakırköy-İncirli | 12 | ~22 min |
| Sağmalcılar → Atatürk Havalimanı | 12 | ~24 min |
Stops are the number of stops travelled (not counting where you board). Time: Metro İstanbul's official station-to-station times; waiting not included.
Where can you transfer?
- Yenikapı same station
- Aksaray same station Aksaray · ~10 min walk Yusufpaşa · ~6 min walk
- Emniyet-Fatih same station
- Topkapı-Ulubatlı same station Vatan · ~6 min walk
- Bayrampaşa-Maltepe same station
- Sağmalcılar same station
- Kocatepe same station
- Otogar same station
- Merter same station
- Zeytinburnu same station
- Bakırköy-İncirli İncirli · ~5 min walk
- Bahçelievler same station
- Ataköy-Şirinevler Şirinevler · ~3 min walk
- Yenibosna same station Yenibosna · ~10 min walk
Walking times are approximate.
Are the lifts and escalators working?
From Metro İstanbul's fault list, live when the page opens:
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Source: Metro İstanbul out-of-service equipment list (İBB Open Data). If you need a lift, check before you set off.
When and where is the M1A metro busiest?
In 2025 the M1 lines (M1A and M1B) carried on average 286,627 passengers a day; 307,592 on weekdays and 234,013 at weekends.
| Station | Passengers a day | Busiest hour |
|---|---|---|
| Yenikapı | 186,373 | 18:00 |
| Zeytinburnu | 34,821 | 18:00 |
| Kocatepe | 22,867 | 08:00 |
| Yenibosna | 18,941 | 08:00 |
| Aksaray | 17,592 | 18:00 |
| Ataköy-Şirinevler | 15,728 | 08:00 |
| Emniyet-Fatih | 14,114 | 16:00 |
| Sağmalcılar | 13,206 | 08:00 |
Source: İBB Open Data — rail station passenger counts (2025) and BELBİM hourly ridership (2–18 Ekim 2024).
Frequently asked questions
How many stops does the M1A metro have?
The M1A metro line has 18 stations, from Yenikapı to Atatürk Havalimanı.
How long does the M1A metro take from Yenikapı to Atatürk Havalimanı?
About 32 min in the vehicle. Waiting time and rush hours can add to this.
What time is the first M1A metro?
On weekdays the first departures are 06:05 from Yenikapı and 05:50 from Atatürk Havalimanı. The first train reaches the stations in between a few minutes later.
What time is the last M1A metro?
On weekdays the last departures are 00:00 from Yenikapı and 00:00 from Atatürk Havalimanı. The last train passes the stations in between later; check the time for your station on its page.
Does the M1A metro run at night?
Not on weekday nights. On Saturday night (into Sunday) trains keep running: at Ataköy-Şirinevler, about every 30 min between 01:00 and 05:00.
How often does the M1A metro come?
The busiest hour on weekdays is around 08:00, with a trip about every 8 min at Ataköy-Şirinevler.
How much is the M1A metro?
With an Istanbulkart a full fare is 46.20 TL, student 22.55 TL. The fare does not depend on how many stations you travel. Without an Istanbulkart, a single-ride card costs 65.00 TL. Fares valid since 20 July 2026.
Where can I transfer from the M1A metro?
Yenikapı (B1, M1B, M2, T6); Aksaray (M1B, T1); Emniyet-Fatih (M1B); Topkapı-Ulubatlı (M1B, T4); Bayrampaşa-Maltepe (M1B); Sağmalcılar (M1B); Kocatepe (M1B); Otogar (M1B); Merter (MB); Zeytinburnu (MB, T1); Bakırköy-İncirli (MB, M3); Bahçelievler (MB); Ataköy-Şirinevler (MB); Yenibosna (M9, MB).
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