Istanbul Metro

M1 line: Havalimani-Yenikapi (red)

The M1 metro line plays a key role as it connects Atatürk Airport to central Istanbul.

Its most important stops include Havalimani (Atatürk Airport terminal), Zeytinburnu (with connections to the T1 streetcar line), and Aksaray (a popular area with many hotels).

M2 Line: Yenikapi-Haciosman/Seyrantepe (green)

The M2 line isn't particularly geared toward tourists, but it does connect to Taksim Square and the northern financial districts of Istanbul.

Line M3: Kirazlı-Kayasehir Merkez (blue)

It's the farthest metro line from the city center in the European side of Istanbul.

Line M4: Kadiköy-Sabiha Gökçen Airport (fuchsia)

It connects the Asian side of Istanbul with the inner regions of Anatolia and Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

M5 line: Üsküdar-Cekmeköy (purple)

Another metro line connects the city center with the Asian side, offering convenient access between both parts of Istanbul.

Line M6: Levent-Boğaziçi Ü./Hisarüstü (brown).

It has just four stops and connects with the M2.

Line M7: Yildiz-Mahmutbey (pink)

This line enhances public transportation by connecting various neighborhoods to the city center.

Line M8: Bostanci-Dudullu-Parseller (dark blue)

This line handles many of the trips for residents of the Asian side.

Line M9: Bahariye-Olimpiyat (yellow)

Serves to connect and expand transportation in Istanbul with commercial areas and residential neighborhoods.

Line M11: Gayrettepe-Istanbul Airport (purple)

Serves as a gateway between the city and travelers arriving in the city from Istanbul Airport.

Schedule

Just like the trams, the Istanbul metro runs from 6 am to midnight. Lines M3 and M9 operate 24 hours a day. The frequency, depending on the time and the day, varies between 5 and 10 minutes.

Price

Istanbul metro fare is 25 TL (US$ 0.70), but with the Instanbulkart card it will be 17.70 TL (US$ 0.50). At night the night fare applies, which is double.