- to HalkalıNext stop: Havalimanı Kargo Terminali, previous: İhsaniye8 stops to the end of the line
- to GayrettepeNext stop: İhsaniye, previous: Havalimanı Kargo Terminali6 stops to the end of the line
İstanbul Havalimanı first and last train, how often?
| Day | Hours | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 06:14–00:29 | ~15 min |
| Day | Hours | Every |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 06:10–00:21 | ~15 min |
Source: TCDD Taşımacılık, timetable 13.10.2026 itibarıyla. Times at intermediate stations are estimated. "24 hours": trains run all night on that day.
Lines at İstanbul Havalimanı
Travel times from İstanbul Havalimanı
| To | Time | Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| MecidiyeköyM11 → M2 | ~37 min | 1 |
| LeventM11 → M2 | ~37 min | 1 |
| TaksimM11 → M2 | ~41 min | 1 |
| YenikapıM11 → M2 | ~50 min | 1 |
| EminönüM11 → M2 → F2 → T1 | ~55 minincl. walking | 3 |
| ÜsküdarM11 → MB → M5 | ~58 minincl. walking | 2 |
| BakırköyM11 → B1 | ~58 min | 1 |
| Bus Terminal (Esenler)M11 → M9 → M3 → M1B | ~1 hincl. walking | 3 |
| SultanahmetM11 → M2 → T1 | ~1 h 1 minincl. walking | 2 |
| KadıköyM11 → MB → M4 | ~1 h 5 minincl. walking | 2 |
In-vehicle time and transfer walks; waiting not included. Going somewhere else? Get directions.
Where is İstanbul Havalimanı?
İstanbul Havalimanı metro station is in the Arnavutköy district of Istanbul.
Location: 41.25604, 28.74263.
Places within walking distance of İstanbul Havalimanı
- Yotel Istanbul Airport (Landside) Hotel · 540 m
- İGA Airport City Hotel Hotel · 170 m
- Yotelair Istanbul Airport (Airside) Hotel · 580 m
- Ali Kuşçu Camii (Arnavutköy) Mosque · 350 m
- İstanbul Havalimanı Müzesi Museum · 590 m
Locations: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Facilities at İstanbul Havalimanı
Source: İBB Open Data (public toilets, ibbWiFi, Istanbulkart top-up points 2021).
When is İstanbul Havalimanı busy?
In 2025 an average of 5,607 passengers a day entered the station, ranking 162nd among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 17:00–18:00; during the day (09:00–21:00) the quietest is around 09:00.
Show as a table
| Hour | Passengers entering |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 20 |
| 01:00 | 1 |
| 02:00 | 0 |
| 03:00 | 0 |
| 04:00 | 0 |
| 05:00 | 29 |
| 06:00 | 109 |
| 07:00 | 164 |
| 08:00 | 136 |
| 09:00 | 89 |
| 10:00 | 137 |
| 11:00 | 200 |
| 12:00 | 232 |
| 13:00 | 252 |
| 14:00 | 293 |
| 15:00 | 349 |
| 16:00 | 329 |
| 17:00 | 350 |
| 18:00 | 322 |
| 19:00 | 259 |
| 20:00 | 228 |
| 21:00 | 222 |
| 22:00 | 228 |
| 23:00 | 184 |
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.
İstanbul Havalimanı: frequently asked questions
Which district is İstanbul Havalimanı metro station in?
İstanbul Havalimanı metro station is in the Arnavutköy district of Istanbul.
Which lines stop at İstanbul Havalimanı?
M11 metro.
What is the next stop after İstanbul Havalimanı?
M11 metro towards Halkalı: Havalimanı Kargo Terminali; M11 metro towards Gayrettepe: İhsaniye.
What time does İstanbul Havalimanı open? When is the first train?
First departures on weekdays: M11 metro towards Halkalı 06:14; M11 metro towards Gayrettepe 06:10.
What time is the last train from İstanbul Havalimanı?
Last departures on weekdays: M11 metro towards Halkalı 00:29; M11 metro towards Gayrettepe 00:21.
How long from İstanbul Havalimanı to Taksim?
About 41 minutes by public transport, with 1 transfer (M11 → M2). Waiting time not included.
How busy is İstanbul Havalimanı?
In 2025 an average of 5,607 passengers a day entered the station (5,588 on weekdays), ranking 162nd among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 17:00–18:00.
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