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Samandıra Merkez metro station

ToSamandıra Merkez, Sancaktepe

Samandıra Merkez first and last train, how often?

M5 metro · to Üsküdar
DayHoursEvery
Weekdays06:02–00:045–7 min
Saturday24 hours6–7 min
Sunday24 hours6–8 min
M5 metro · to Sultanbeyli
DayHoursEvery
Weekdays06:37–00:395–7 min
Weekend24 hours6–8 min

Departures from Samandıra Merkez

M5 metro · to Üsküdar · Weekdays

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  • 07030813182328333843485358
  • 080308131823283338445157
  • 09041017233036434956
  • 10020915222835414854
  • 1101071420273340465359
  • 12061219253238455158
  • 13041117243037435056
  • 14030916222935424855
  • 15010814212734404753
  • 1600061319263239455258
  • 17051015202530354045495459
  • 18040914192429343944495459
  • 1904091419242935424855
  • 20010814212735424957
  • 210411192634435159
  • 2208162433414958
  • 2306142331394856
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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 Samandıra Merkez

Travel times from Samandıra Merkez

Public transport times from Samandıra Merkez to Istanbul hubs
ToTimeTransfers
ÜsküdarM5~43 min—
KadıköyM5 → M8 → M4~49 min2
YenikapıM5 → B1~54 min1
EminönüM5 → B1 → T1~57 min2
MecidiyeköyM5 → MB → M2~58 minincl. walking2
LeventM5 → MB → M2~58 minincl. walking2
SultanahmetM5 → B1 → T1~59 min2
TaksimM5 → MB → M2~1 h 2 minincl. walking2
BakırköyM5 → B1~1 h 5 min1
Sabiha Gökçen AirportM5 → M8 → M4~1 h 9 min2

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

Buses at Samandıra Merkez

46 bus routes stop within 300 m of Samandıra Merkez:

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

Where is Samandıra Merkez?

Samandıra Merkez metro station is in the Sancaktepe district of Istanbul.

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Location: 40.98363, 29.23138.

Places within walking distance of Samandıra Merkez

Locations: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Facilities at Samandıra Merkez

  • 3 lifts
  • 6 escalators
  • Toilets: no
  • Baby changing room: no
  • Prayer room: no

Out-of-service lifts and escalators are shown here live.

Istanbulkart top-up points (8 within 300 m): Osmangazi Mh. Osmangazi Cad. No:118/A (~70 m); Osmangazi Mah. Hilal Cad. Birikim Sok. No:8/A (~200 m); ORTAÇEŞME MH. Çayır Cd. No:1 (~200 m).

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

When is Samandıra Merkez busy?

In 2025 an average of 15,577 passengers a day entered the station, ranking 45th 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
00:000
01:000
02:000
03:000
04:000
05:0060
06:001,055
07:002,914
08:002,341
09:001,118
10:00656
11:00673
12:00753
13:00634
14:00587
15:00519
16:00807
17:00960
18:001,110
19:00664
20:00294
21:00186
22:00132
23:0056

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.

Samandıra Merkez: frequently asked questions

Which district is Samandıra Merkez metro station in?

Samandıra Merkez metro station is in the Sancaktepe district of Istanbul.

Which lines stop at Samandıra Merkez?

M5 metro.

What is the next stop after Samandıra Merkez?

M5 metro towards Üsküdar: Sancaktepe; M5 metro towards Sultanbeyli: Veysel Karani.

What time does Samandıra Merkez open? When is the first train?

First departures on weekdays: M5 metro towards Üsküdar 06:02; M5 metro towards Sultanbeyli 06:37.

What time is the last train from Samandıra Merkez?

Last departures on weekdays: M5 metro towards Üsküdar 00:04; M5 metro towards Sultanbeyli 00:39. On Friday and Saturday nights trains run all night.

Is there a lift at Samandıra Merkez station?

Yes, there are 3 lifts and 6 escalators. Live out-of-service status is shown on this page.

Are there toilets at Samandıra Merkez station?

Metro İstanbul's data shows no toilets at this station.

How long from Samandıra Merkez to Taksim?

About 62 minutes by public transport, with 2 transfers (M5 → MB → M2), including a walking transfer. Waiting time not included.

How busy is Samandıra Merkez?

In 2025 an average of 15,577 passengers a day entered the station (17,024 on weekdays), ranking 45th among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 07:00–08:00.

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