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Sancaktepe, Istanbul · M5 metro

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Sancaktepe metro station

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Sancaktepe 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 Sancaktepe

M5 metro · to Üsküdar · Weekdays

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  • 09041017233036434956
  • 10020915222835414854
  • 1101071420273340465359
  • 12061219253238455158
  • 13041117243037435056
  • 14030916222935424855
  • 15010814212734404753
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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 Sancaktepe

Travel times from Sancaktepe

Public transport times from Sancaktepe to Istanbul hubs
ToTimeTransfers
ÜsküdarM5~41 min—
KadıköyM5 → M8 → M4~47 min2
YenikapıM5 → B1~52 min1
EminönüM5 → B1 → T1~55 min2
MecidiyeköyM5 → MB → M2~56 minincl. walking2
LeventM5 → MB → M2~56 minincl. walking2
SultanahmetM5 → B1 → T1~57 min2
TaksimM5 → MB → M2~1 hincl. walking2
BakırköyM5 → B1~1 h 3 min1
Sabiha Gökçen AirportM5 → M8 → M4~1 h 7 min2

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

Buses at Sancaktepe

41 bus routes stop within 300 m of Sancaktepe:

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

Where is Sancaktepe?

Sancaktepe metro station is in the Sancaktepe district of Istanbul.

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Location: 40.99202, 29.22905.

Places within walking distance of Sancaktepe

Locations: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Facilities at Sancaktepe

  • 4 lifts
  • 6 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 (1 within 300 m): YAVUZ SELIM MH. Kuran Kursu Caddesi 134 (~210 m); ABDURRAHMANGAZİ MH ABDURRAHMANGAZİ CAD NO:13B (~440 m); Abdurrahman Gazi Mah. İlham Sok. No:13-15a (~450 m).

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

When is Sancaktepe busy?

In 2025 an average of 5,743 passengers a day entered the station, ranking 160th 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
00:001
01:000
02:000
03:000
04:000
05:0017
06:00317
07:00915
08:00816
09:00320
10:00224
11:00233
12:00290
13:00261
14:00226
15:00357
16:00414
17:00485
18:00397
19:00244
20:00148
21:00113
22:0069
23:0041

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.

Sancaktepe: frequently asked questions

Which district is Sancaktepe metro station in?

Sancaktepe metro station is in the Sancaktepe district of Istanbul.

Which lines stop at Sancaktepe?

M5 metro.

What is the next stop after Sancaktepe?

M5 metro towards Üsküdar: Sancaktepe Şehir Hastanesi; M5 metro towards Sultanbeyli: Samandıra Merkez.

What time does Sancaktepe 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 Sancaktepe?

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 Sancaktepe station?

Yes, there are 4 lifts and 6 escalators. Live out-of-service status is shown on this page.

Are there toilets at Sancaktepe station?

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

How long from Sancaktepe to Taksim?

About 60 minutes by public transport, with 2 transfers (M5 → MB → M2), including a walking transfer. Waiting time not included.

How busy is Sancaktepe?

In 2025 an average of 5,743 passengers a day entered the station (6,285 on weekdays), ranking 160th among rail stations. The busiest hour on weekdays is 07:00–08:00.

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