- to Alibeyköy Cep OtogarıNext stop: Ayvansaray, previous: Fener9 stops to the end of the line
- to EminönüNext stop: Fener, previous: Ayvansaray4 stops to the end of the line
Balat first and last train, how often?
| Day | Hours | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:08–00:08 | 7–12 min |
| Saturday | 06:06–00:06 | 8–12 min |
| Sunday | 06:06–00:06 | 9–12 min |
| Day | Hours | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:24–00:24 | 7–12 min |
| Saturday | 06:22–00:22 | 8–12 min |
| Sunday | 06:22–00:22 | 9–12 min |
Departures from Balat
T5 tram · to Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı · Weekdays
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- 1706152433404754
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- 0008
T5 tram · to Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı · Saturday
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T5 tram · to Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı · Sunday
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T5 tram · to Eminönü · Weekdays
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T5 tram · to Eminönü · Saturday
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- 15061626364656
- 16061626364654
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T5 tram · to Eminönü · 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 Balat
Travel times from Balat
| To | Time | Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| EminönüT5 | ~15 minincl. walking | — |
| TaksimT5 → M2 | ~18 minincl. walking | 1 |
| YenikapıT5 → M2 | ~19 minincl. walking | 1 |
| SultanahmetT5 → T1 | ~21 minincl. walking | 1 |
| MecidiyeköyT5 → M2 | ~22 minincl. walking | 1 |
| ÜsküdarT5 → T1 → B1 | ~25 minincl. walking | 2 |
| LeventT5 → M2 | ~26 minincl. walking | 1 |
| BakırköyT5 → M2 → B1 | ~34 minincl. walking | 2 |
| Bus Terminal (Esenler)T5 → M2 → M1A | ~35 minincl. walking | 2 |
| KadıköyT5 → T1 → B1 → M4 | ~35 minincl. walking | 3 |
In-vehicle time and transfer walks; waiting not included. Going somewhere else? Get directions.
Buses at Balat
5 bus routes stop within 300 m of Balat:
- 33ESEminönü – Giyimkent
- 35DBalat Peron – Koca Mustafapaşa
- 55GBeşiktaş Peronlar – Gaziosmanpaşa
- 55THarbiye Askeri Müze – Gaziosmanpaşa
- 99AEminönü – Gaziosmanpaşa Belediye
Tap a route for its stops, first and last bus and all departure times. Source: İETT GTFS, scheduled timetable.
Where is Balat?
Balat tram stop is in the Fatih district of Istanbul.
Location: 41.03410, 28.94801.
Places within walking distance of Balat
- İstanbul İmam Hatip Lisesi School · 500 m
- Özel Fener Rum Lisesi School · 540 m
- Ferruh Kethuda Cami Mosque · 190 m
- Tahta Minare Cami Mosque · 270 m
- Hacı İsa Cami Mosque · 290 m
- Hızır Çavuş Cami Mosque · 290 m
- Millennium Istanbul Golden Horn Hotel · 720 m
- Özel Maraşlı Rum İlkokulu School · 750 m
- Oduncu Yarıcızade Camii Mosque · 420 m
- Molla Aşkı Cami Mosque · 430 m
- K. Muslihittin Yazıcı Cami Mosque · 440 m
- Hoca Ali Cami Mosque · 450 m
Locations: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Facilities at Balat
- No lifts
- No escalators
- Toilets: no
- Baby changing room: no
- Prayer room: no
Out-of-service lifts and escalators are shown here live.
There is a free İBB Wi-Fi hotspot nearby (1 access points within 150 m).
Istanbulkart top-up points (4 within 300 m): Vodina Cad. NO:109 (~180 m); VODINA CAD. VODINA CAD. 140/C (~200 m); HIZIRCAVUS MAH VODINA CAD NO:103 (~210 m).
Source: Metro İstanbul station information and fault list; İBB Open Data (public toilets, ibbWiFi, Istanbulkart top-up points 2021).
When is Balat busy?
In 2025 an average of 2,911 passengers a day entered the station, ranking 220th among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 08:00–09:00; during the day (09:00–21:00) the quietest is around 20:00.
Show as a table
| Hour | Passengers entering |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 2 |
| 01:00 | 0 |
| 02:00 | 0 |
| 03:00 | 0 |
| 04:00 | 0 |
| 05:00 | 9 |
| 06:00 | 82 |
| 07:00 | 218 |
| 08:00 | 256 |
| 09:00 | 162 |
| 10:00 | 105 |
| 11:00 | 129 |
| 12:00 | 197 |
| 13:00 | 226 |
| 14:00 | 198 |
| 15:00 | 216 |
| 16:00 | 246 |
| 17:00 | 240 |
| 18:00 | 226 |
| 19:00 | 163 |
| 20:00 | 96 |
| 21:00 | 79 |
| 22:00 | 60 |
| 23:00 | 37 |
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.
Balat: frequently asked questions
Which district is Balat tram stop in?
Balat tram stop is in the Fatih district of Istanbul.
Which lines stop at Balat?
T5 tram.
What is the next stop after Balat?
T5 tram towards Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı: Ayvansaray; T5 tram towards Eminönü: Fener.
What time does Balat open? When is the first train?
First departures on weekdays: T5 tram towards Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı 06:08; T5 tram towards Eminönü 06:24.
What time is the last train from Balat?
Last departures on weekdays: T5 tram towards Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı 00:08; T5 tram towards Eminönü 00:24.
How long from Balat to Taksim?
About 18 minutes by public transport, with 1 transfer (T5 → M2), including a walking transfer. Waiting time not included.
How busy is Balat?
In 2025 an average of 2,911 passengers a day entered the station (2,850 on weekdays), ranking 220th among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 08:00–09:00.
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