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Çekmeköy metro station

ToÇekmeköy

Çekmeköy first and last train, how often?

M5 metro · to Üsküdar
DayHoursEvery
Weekdays06:08–00:105–7 min
Saturday24 hours6–7 min
Sunday24 hours6–8 min
M5 metro · to Sultanbeyli
DayHoursEvery
Weekdays06:33–00:355–7 min
Saturday24 hours6–7 min
Sunday24 hours6–8 min

Departures from Çekmeköy

M5 metro · to Üsküdar · Weekdays

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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 Çekmeköy

Travel times from Çekmeköy

Public transport times from Çekmeköy to Istanbul hubs
ToTimeTransfers
ÜsküdarM5~33 min—
KadıköyM5 → M8 → M4~39 min2
YenikapıM5 → B1~44 min1
EminönüM5 → B1 → T1~47 min2
MecidiyeköyM5 → MB → M2~48 minincl. walking2
LeventM5 → MB → M2~48 minincl. walking2
SultanahmetM5 → B1 → T1~49 min2
TaksimM5 → MB → M2~52 minincl. walking2
BakırköyM5 → B1~55 min1
Sabiha Gökçen AirportM5 → M8 → M4~59 min2

In-vehicle time and transfer walks; waiting not included. Going somewhere else? Get directions.

Buses at Çekmeköy

46 bus routes stop within 300 m of Çekmeköy:

Tap a route for its stops, first and last bus and all departure times. Source: İETT GTFS, scheduled timetable.

Where is Çekmeköy?

Çekmeköy metro station is in Istanbul, on the border of Çekmeköy and Sancaktepe. Districts: Çekmeköy, Sancaktepe.

Other and former names: Çekmeköy/Sancaktepe.

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Location: 41.01405, 29.18899.

Places within walking distance of Çekmeköy

Locations: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Facilities at Çekmeköy

  • 6 lifts
  • 12 escalators
  • Toilets: yes
  • 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 (3 access points within 150 m).

Istanbulkart top-up points (8 within 300 m): MADENLER MH. Yeni Şenocak City 1 (~110 m); ADIL MH. 3A-1 Pelit Sk. No:1 (~110 m); Mehmet Akif Mah. Recep Ayan Cad. No:1 (~160 m).

Source: Metro İstanbul station information and fault list; İBB Open Data (public toilets, ibbWiFi, Istanbulkart top-up points 2021).

When is Çekmeköy busy?

In 2025 an average of 19,472 passengers a day entered the station, ranking 27th among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 07:00–08:00; during the day (09:00–21:00) the quietest is around 20:00.

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HourPassengers entering
00:0013
01:000
02:000
03:000
04:000
05:00118
06:001,094
07:003,406
08:002,873
09:001,464
10:00972
11:00937
12:001,103
13:001,143
14:001,027
15:001,048
16:001,420
17:001,619
18:001,840
19:001,313
20:00525
21:00332
22:00246
23:00128

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.

Çekmeköy: frequently asked questions

Which district is Çekmeköy metro station in?

Çekmeköy is on the border of the Çekmeköy and Sancaktepe districts.

Which lines stop at Çekmeköy?

M5 metro.

What is the next stop after Çekmeköy?

M5 metro towards Üsküdar: Necip Fazıl; M5 metro towards Sultanbeyli: Meclis.

What time does Çekmeköy open? When is the first train?

First departures on weekdays: M5 metro towards Üsküdar 06:08; M5 metro towards Sultanbeyli 06:33.

What time is the last train from Çekmeköy?

Last departures on weekdays: M5 metro towards Üsküdar 00:10; M5 metro towards Sultanbeyli 00:35. On Friday and Saturday nights trains run all night.

Is there a lift at Çekmeköy station?

Yes, there are 6 lifts and 12 escalators. Live out-of-service status is shown on this page.

Are there toilets at Çekmeköy station?

Yes, the station has toilets.

How long from Çekmeköy to Taksim?

About 52 minutes by public transport, with 2 transfers (M5 → MB → M2), including a walking transfer. Waiting time not included.

How busy is Çekmeköy?

In 2025 an average of 19,472 passengers a day entered the station (21,073 on weekdays), ranking 27th among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 07:00–08:00.

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