- to Atatürk HavalimanıNext stop: Emniyet-Fatih, previous: Yenikapı16 stops to the end of the line
- to YenikapıNext stop: Yenikapı, previous: Emniyet-Fatih1 stop to the end of the line
Aksaray first and last train, how often?
| Day | Hours | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:06–00:01 | ~8 min |
| Saturday | 24 hours | ~8 min |
| Sunday | 24 hours | 8–10 min |
| Day | Hours | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:21–00:31 | ~8 min |
| Saturday | 24 hours | ~8 min |
| Sunday | 24 hours | 8–10 min |
| Day | Hours | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays & Saturday | 06:01–23:56 | ~8 min |
| Sunday | 06:01–00:06 | 8–10 min |
| Day | Hours | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:21–00:24 | 5–8 min |
| Saturday | 06:21–00:24 | ~8 min |
| Sunday | 06:21–00:24 | 8–10 min |
Departures from Aksaray
M1A metro · to Atatürk Havalimanı · Weekdays
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M1A metro · to Atatürk Havalimanı · Saturday
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M1A metro · to Atatürk Havalimanı · Sunday
- 042959
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M1A metro · to Yenikapı · Weekdays
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M1A metro · to Yenikapı · Saturday
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M1A metro · to Yenikapı · Sunday
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- 07041424344454
- 08041424344454
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- 10041424344454
- 11041424344454
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- 130109172533414957
- 1405132129374553
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- 1605132129374553
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M1B metro · to Kirazlı-Bağcılar · Weekdays
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M1B metro · to Kirazlı-Bağcılar · Saturday
- 06011121314151
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- 110109172533414957
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M1B metro · to Kirazlı-Bağcılar · Sunday
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M1B metro · to Yenikapı · Weekdays
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M1B metro · to Yenikapı · Saturday
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M1B metro · to Yenikapı · Sunday
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Source: Metro İstanbul resmî tarifesi, timetable 08.10.2026 itibarıyla, kış tarifesi. Times at intermediate stations are estimated. "24 hours": trains run all night on that day.
Lines at Aksaray
- to Kirazlı-BağcılarNext stop: Emniyet-Fatih, previous: Yenikapı11 stops to the end of the line
- to YenikapıNext stop: Yenikapı, previous: Emniyet-Fatih1 stop to the end of the line
Travel times from Aksaray
| To | Time | Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Terminal (Esenler)M1A | ~11 min | — |
| ÜsküdarM1B → B1 | ~11 min | 1 |
| TaksimM1B → M2 | ~14 min | 1 |
| EminönüM1B → B1 → T1 | ~14 min | 2 |
| BakırköyM1B → B1 | ~15 min | 1 |
| SultanahmetT1 | ~16 minincl. walking | — |
| MecidiyeköyM1B → M2 | ~18 min | 1 |
| LeventM1B → M2 | ~22 min | 1 |
| KadıköyM1B → B1 → M4 | ~22 min | 2 |
| Istanbul AirportM1B → M2 → M11 | ~54 min | 2 |
In-vehicle time and transfer walks; waiting not included. Going somewhere else? Get directions.
Transfers at Aksaray
Same station: M1A metro, M1B metro. An in-station transfer takes about 4 minutes on average.
Buses at Aksaray
26 bus routes stop within 300 m of Aksaray:
- 31YYenikapı Etkinlik Alanı – TOKİ Ayazma
- 32THarbiye Askeri Müze – Cevatpaşa
- 33TEEminönü – Giyimkent
- 38Aksaray – Sultangazi Peronlar
- 38ZAksaray – Zübeyde Hanım Mahallesi
- 50YYenikapı Etkinlik Alanı – Alibeyköy Metro
- 76AYenikapı Etkinlik Alanı – Vaditepe 1. Bölge
- 78Eminönü – Başakşehir Metrokent
- 78HEminönü – Fenertepe Peronlar
- 79GEEminönü – Osmanlı Caddesi
- 79TGümüşsuyu Peron – Kayabaşı Kiptaş Peron
- 88AYenikapı Etkinlik Alanı – Sultangazi Peronlar
- 89Aksaray Peron – Kanuni Sultan Süleyman
- 89BAksaray Peron – Küçükçekmece Anadolu Lisesi
- 89KAksaray Peron – Kanuni Sultan Süleyman
- 89THarbiye Askeri Müze – Kanuni Sultan Süleyman
- 90BDraman – Yavuz Selim
- 91EAksaray Ring – Göztepe Mahallesi
- 97GAksaray Ring – Yeni Mahalle Metro
- 97GEEminönü – 15 Temmuz Mahallesi Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
- 142EAksaray Peron – Esenyurt Kiptaş 4.Etap
- 146BEminönü – Başakşehir Metrokent
- 146TYenikapı Etkinlik Alanı – Boğazköy Son Durak
- 336Eminönü Kantarcılar – Arnavutköy Peronlar
- E-56Gümüşsuyu Peron – Saray Patı Sokak
- E-59Gümüşsuyu Peron – Boğazköy Son Durak
Tap a route for its stops, first and last bus and all departure times. Source: İETT GTFS, scheduled timetable.
Where is Aksaray?
Aksaray M1A-M1B metro station is in the Fatih district of Istanbul.
Nearest Marmaray station: Yenikapı, ~750 m (~15 min walk).
Location: 41.01159, 28.94871.
Places within walking distance of Aksaray
- Hotel Melita Hotel · 260 m
- Hotel La White Hotel · 290 m
- Alfa Hotel Hotel · 380 m
- Grand Durmaz Hotel Hotel · 450 m
- The City Hotel Hotel · 460 m
- Misa Hotel Hotel · 480 m
- Muratpasa Camii Mosque · 150 m
- Bisetun Hotel Hotel · 520 m
- Yüksel İstanbul Yenikapı Hotel · 530 m
- Senator Hotel Hotel · 530 m
- Istanbul Trend Hotel Hotel · 530 m
- Kızılminare Cami Mosque · 180 m
Locations: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Facilities at Aksaray
- 1 lift
- 4 escalators
- Toilets: no
- Baby changing room: no
- Prayer room: no
Out-of-service lifts and escalators are shown here live.
Nearest public toilet: Aksaray Metro İstasyonu Ve Çevresi, ~40 m.
There is a free İBB Wi-Fi hotspot nearby (2 access points within 150 m).
Istanbulkart top-up points (28 within 300 m): İskender Paşa Mah. SimitçiŞakir Sok. No:20 (~50 m); Vatan Mah. Vatan Cad. No:9/G (~60 m); Molla Gürani Mah. Tamburi Cemil bey Sok. Murat paşa Camii Önü No:3/2 (~90 m).
Source: Metro İstanbul station information and fault list; İBB Open Data (public toilets, ibbWiFi, Istanbulkart top-up points 2021).
When is Aksaray busy?
In 2025 an average of 17,592 passengers a day entered the station, ranking 36th among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 18:00–19:00; during the day (09:00–21:00) the quietest is around 09:00.
Show as a table
| Hour | Passengers entering |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 56 |
| 01:00 | 0 |
| 02:00 | 0 |
| 03:00 | 0 |
| 04:00 | 0 |
| 05:00 | 36 |
| 06:00 | 182 |
| 07:00 | 620 |
| 08:00 | 801 |
| 09:00 | 554 |
| 10:00 | 600 |
| 11:00 | 650 |
| 12:00 | 740 |
| 13:00 | 864 |
| 14:00 | 1,045 |
| 15:00 | 1,599 |
| 16:00 | 1,634 |
| 17:00 | 2,199 |
| 18:00 | 2,912 |
| 19:00 | 2,501 |
| 20:00 | 1,268 |
| 21:00 | 695 |
| 22:00 | 599 |
| 23:00 | 453 |
Source: İBB Open Data — rail station passenger counts (2025), BELBİM hourly ridership (weekdays, 2–18 Ekim 2024). At transfer stations entries for all lines are counted together.
Aksaray: frequently asked questions
Which district is Aksaray M1A-M1B metro station in?
Aksaray M1A-M1B metro station is in the Fatih district of Istanbul.
Which lines stop at Aksaray?
M1A metro; M1B metro.
What is the next stop after Aksaray?
M1A metro towards Atatürk Havalimanı: Emniyet-Fatih; M1A metro towards Yenikapı: Yenikapı; M1B metro towards Kirazlı-Bağcılar: Emniyet-Fatih; M1B metro towards Yenikapı: Yenikapı.
What time does Aksaray open? When is the first train?
First departures on weekdays: M1A metro towards Atatürk Havalimanı 06:06; M1A metro towards Yenikapı 06:21; M1B metro towards Kirazlı-Bağcılar 06:01; M1B metro towards Yenikapı 06:21.
What time is the last train from Aksaray?
Last departures on weekdays: M1A metro towards Atatürk Havalimanı 00:01; M1A metro towards Yenikapı 00:31; M1B metro towards Kirazlı-Bağcılar 23:56; M1B metro towards Yenikapı 00:24. On Friday and Saturday nights trains run all night.
Is there a lift at Aksaray station?
Yes, there is 1 lift and 4 escalators. Live out-of-service status is shown on this page.
Are there toilets at Aksaray station?
No toilets are listed in the station; the nearest public toilet is Aksaray Metro İstasyonu Ve Çevresi, about 40 m away.
How long from Aksaray to Taksim?
About 14 minutes by public transport, with 1 transfer (M1B → M2). Waiting time not included.
Is Aksaray near the Marmaray?
The nearest Marmaray station is Yenikapı, about 750 m in a straight line; around 15 minutes on foot.
How busy is Aksaray?
In 2025 an average of 17,592 passengers a day entered the station (18,794 on weekdays), ranking 36th among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 18:00–19:00.
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