How to get from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mecidiyeköy
By Istanbul metro and rail you can travel from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mecidiyeköy in about 45 minutes with 1 change. Route: M11 + M7. Pay with an Istanbulkart or a contactless bank card.
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Step by step
- M11İstanbul Havalimanı → Kâğıthane
Take the M11 line towards Gayrettepe and ride 5 stops. About 29 min.
- Change to the M7 line at Kâğıthane (walking and waiting ~6 min).
- M7Kağıthane → Mecidiyeköy
Take the M7 line towards Mecidiyeköy and ride 2 stops. About 4 min.
Times are estimates based on timetables and average running times, including an initial wait (~4 min) and changes. They may vary with crowding or disruptions.
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