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Istanbul METRO & TRAM Map PDF (Updated → 2022)

11 March 2022 by Serhat Engül

Istanbul’s metro lines have been expanding rapidly in recent years. For this reason, Istanbul Metro Map has to be updated constantly. In this article, you can find Metro Maps valid for 2022. There are links to full resolution maps in the article, as well as downloadable PDF files in the bottom lines.

For those who visit Istanbul, it is essential to visit Sultanahmet (Old City), Beyoglu (Taksim), Besiktas (Bosphorus) and Kadikoy (Asian Side). In this article, you can find all the information you need to travel between these four tourist spots without the need for a taxi.

Table of Contents

  • Public Transportation in Istanbul
    • 1. Tram
    • 2. Metro
    • 3. Marmaray
    • 4. Funicular
    • 5. Ferry
  • What Is Istanbulkart?
  • Istanbul Tram Map PDF 2022
  • Istanbul Metro Map PDF 2022
  • Istanbul Marmaray Map PDF 2022
  • Istanbul Metrobus Map PDF 2022
  • Istanbul Ferry Map PDF 2022
  • For More Istanbul PDF Maps

Public Transportation in Istanbul

First of all, I want to introduce you to the most used public transportation vehicles in Istanbul. In the following lines, I will explain how you can use vehicles such as Metro, Tram, Marmaray, Funicular and Ferry efficiently. You can also find images and maps related to these public transportation services in Istanbul.

I uploaded the maps in low resolution so they wouldn’t slow down the page opening speed. However, you can immediately access the high resolution and printable PDF versions of these maps under the relevant headings. I hope it will be useful to you.

Avoiding Traffic in Istanbul

Istanbul Traffic
Istanbul’s Rush Hour Traffic

It’s strongly recommended to use public transport all the time if possible, as Istanbul’s traffic is one of the worst in the world during the rush hours. The busiest hours in Istanbul are between 7 and 10 in the morning and between 6 and 9 in the evening.

1. Tram

Istanbul Tram

Tram is the light metro that goes on the ground. It’s extremely efficient and handy to commute between the Istanbul Old City (Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Eminonu) and Beyoglu (Karakoy, Galata, Taksim Square).

Major Tram Stops In Istanbul Old City

Beyazit (Grand Bazaar), Cemberlitas (Forum of Constantine), Sultanahmet (Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia), Gulhane (Archaeological Museum), Sirkeci (Marmaray Train Station), Eminonu (Spice Bazaar)

Public Transport Map of Istanbul Old City
Istanbul Old City Tram Stations

Major Tram Stops At Modern Istanbul

Karakoy (Galata Tower), Tophane (Modern Art Museum), Findikli (Istanbul Cruise Port), Kabatas (Funicular Connection for Taksim Square)

Public Transport Map of Beyoglu (Taksim)
Beyoglu (aka Taksim) Tram Stations

Tram is enough for someone who will stay in Istanbul for a day or two. You can visit the most important sights by using the Tram T1 line. You can also walk to Dolmabahce Palace from Kabatas, the last stop of the tram.

2. Metro

Istanbul Metro

Metro is the most beautiful means of transportation in Istanbul, famous for its bad traffic. The most used metro lines in Istanbul are Metro M1, Metro M2 and Metro M4 on the Asian Side. The most useful stops for tourists visiting Istanbul are located on these metro lines.

Metro M1 was mostly used when coming from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to city center. Ataturk Airport has recently closed and moved to Istanbul Airport. However, there are still large touristic hotels in districts such as Bakirkoy, Yesilkoy and Atakoy, where the old airport is located. Also convention centers and fairs are there. That’s why M1 is still a useful metro line.

Metro M2 is useful for going up to Taksim (Social center of Istanbul), Sisli and Levent (Shopping Malls), Nisantasi (Fashion Boutiques), Maslak (Business District).

The most popular and large shopping malls of the Istanbul also lined up along the M2 metro line. For instance: Metrocity (in Levent), Cevahir (in Sisli), Kanyon (in Sisli) , Istinye Park (in Sariyer).

Metro M4 is useful to get around in the Asian Side. It provides access to most popular shopping malls or neighborhoods on the Asian Side of Istanbul.

3. Marmaray

Istanbul Marmaray

Marmaray has been operating for the last few years. It’s an excellent vehicle to cross the Bosphorus. You may travel from European Side to Asian Side or vise versa.

In order to cross the Bosphorus (in the direction of Kadikoy or Uskudar on the Asian Side) Ferry is considered as the best vehicle for tourists. Because it provides a great view of the Bosphorus. Duration of ferry journey is 20 minutes. However if you want to go faster, Marmaray would be really helpful. Because it takes only 8 minutes.

Marmaray line has been recently extended. It now crosses the Istanbul from one side to another. It starts from GEBZE on the Asian side and goes as far as to HALKALI, the far end of European side.

4. Funicular

Istiklal Street
Istiklal Street

Funicular provides a short cut from terminal tram station (Kabatas) to Taksim Square. Kabatas tram stop is located at the sea-level. Thus funicular helps you reach to Taksim Square and Istiklal Street easily.

While coming from Sultanahmet by tram, you need to change the vehicle at Kabatas, to use the funicular up to Taksim Squre.

5. Ferry

Istanbul Ferry

Ferry allows to travel between the historical districts of Istanbul. Tourists visiting the city will mostly travel around Eminonu, Karakoy, Besiktas and Kadikoy. Nostalgic ferries serve in these districts. There is also a Bosphorus cruise with nostalgic ferries.

Nostalgic ferries commute between Eminonu and Kadikoy OR Karakoy and Kadikoy. Eminonu (Old City) is near to Spice Bazaar and Sultanahmet whereas Karakoy (New City) is near to Taksim Square, Galata Tower and Istiklal Street. It’s possible to go to Kadikoy (Asian Side) by ferry from both sides.

I strongly recommend you to visit the Kadikoy Fish Market (on the Asian Side of Istanbul) to experience the local life and shopping. You can find more about Kadikoy on Things to do in Kadikoy post.

The route of the ferries is a bit confusing at first glance. However, if you look at the ferry map at the end of the article, you can better understand how to use the ferries.

What Is Istanbulkart?

Istanbul Travel Card

Istanbulkart is a travel card valid for all public transportation vehicles listed in this article. It helps you save a great deal of money and time. It provides you some discount if it’s used multiple times within 2 hours.

The Istanbul Card charges  3,50 TL for the 1st ride. Whereas the regular tokens costs 7 TL. Istanbulkart also allows you to travel at a discount when you change vehicles on the same line. It charges on the 2nd time: 2,50 TL, 3rd time: 1.90 TL, 4th time: 1,20 TL

Istanbul Tram Map PDF 2022

Istanbul Tram Map 2022

Tram is the best friend of tourists visiting Istanbul. Because it provides transportation between the two most visited touristic spots, Sultanahmet and Taksim (with the funicular connection).

You can easily reach between Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahce Palace thanks to the tram. Normally these two palaces are far from each other. Above you can find the Istanbul Tram Map covering the Tram T1 line.

You can find the Istanbul Tram Map as a printable PDF file from this link.

Istanbul Metro Map PDF 2022

Istanbul Metro Map 2022

First of all, I would like to introduce you with the updated Istanbul Metro Map with latest extensions. Above metro map is still valid for 2022.

You can also find the Istanbul Metro Map as free downloadable PDF file at the link below. As Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality publishes new public transportation maps, I update the links.

The Istanbul Metro Map, which you can access from the link below, has English descriptions and can be downloaded and printed free of charge.

You can find the Istanbul Metro Map as a printable PDF file from this link.

The metro network covers most of the tourist attractions in Istanbul. Metro lines to the New Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport are currently under construction. When finished, it will be possible to reach Istanbul’s airports both from Sultanahmet and Taksim by metro.

Istanbul Marmaray Map PDF 2022

Istanbul Marmaray Map 2022

Marmaray allows you to travel quickly from the European side of Istanbul to the Asian side. You can cross the Bosphorus in 20-25 minutes by ferry, but in just a few minutes with Marmaray.

In this way, you can reach Uskudar in 4 minutes and Kadikoy in 8 minutes, which are the most popular spots on the Asian Side of Istanbul. I give these times according to Sirkeci Station in Istanbul Old City.

The Istanbul Marmaray Map that I shared above contains a yellow line. You can see that you can travel from one end of the city to the other with Marmaray by following this yellow line.

You can view the Istanbul Marmaray Map as a PDF file from this link.

Istanbul Metrobus Map PDF 2022

Istanbul Public Transport Map 2022

Roads that lead to Bosphorus Bridge (1st bridge) is always busy. The folk travelling from Asian Side to European Side had hard times passing through the bridge with regular bus. Therefore Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality built some special lanes for the Metrobus and put comfortable busses into operation.

Metrobus travel all around Istanbul’s fringes. It provides fast journey that saves you from traffic jams in Istanbul. However, Metrobus is packed with people during rush hours!

You can find the Istanbul Metrobus Map above. Although it may seem a bit confusing at first glance, Metrobus is often a necessary means of transportation. It is very difficult to reach some congress centers and fairs of Istanbul without a metrobus.

You can view the Istanbul Metrobus Map as PDF by clicking here.

The brown line, starting from Sogutlucesme on the Asian Side and ending in Beylikduzu on the European side, represents the Metrobus line.

Istanbul Ferry Map PDF 2022

Istanbul Ferry Map 2022

Istanbul Ferry Map shows us the locations of Istanbul’s nostalgic ferries and tour boats. These sea transport vehicles allow us to travel between the European and Asian sides as well as take a Bosphorus cruise.

For example, piers 1, 2 and 5 on the map show tour boats making a Bosphorus cruise. Pier 1 belongs to the Turyol Bosphrous boats. Pier number 2 belongs to Sehir Hatlari‘s Bosphorus Cruise Ferries. Pier 5 belongs to Dentur Bosphorus boats departing from Kabatas. You can find more explanatory information for the Bosphorus cruise in this article.

Pier 3 symbolizes the ferries departing from Eminonu (Old City) to Uskudar and Kadikoy on the Asian side. There are actually two separate piers here, but I thought a single figure would be enough for both.

Pier 6 symbolizes the ferries departing from Besiktas to Kadikoy and Uskudar. Piers 7 and 8 are located in Uskudar and Kadikoy, two touristic districts of the Asian Side. Ferries depart from both to Besiktas and Eminonu.

You can view the Istanbul Ferry Map as PDF via this link.

For More Istanbul PDF Maps

This article contains the official Metro Maps created by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. However, you can find many other useful Istanbul maps in PDF format on this site.

If you are planning a trip to Istanbul, I recommend you to take a look at the article titled Istanbul Tourist Attractions Map, which explains the places to visit in Istanbul with visuals.

By the way, you can find the processed Google Maps at the beginning of this article in full resolution in this other post that I now recommend.

Written by Serhat Engul

Filed Under: GETTING AROUND Tagged With: Getting Around Istanbul

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About Serhat Engül

Hello explorer of Istanbul! This is Serhat Engul. I am a licensed TOUR GUIDE IN ISTANBUL. I offer PRIVATE HALF DAY TOUR which includes a visit to the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern and the Spice Bazaar. This is a fantastic option to see some of the ICONIC LANDMARKS in the whole of Istanbul and you’ll receive plenty of background information on each location to enlighten you. You may see the details of this tour on the HOMEPAGE of the blog. I wish you a wonderful trip!

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  1. blankYousef says

    28 December 2019 at 19:22

    SERHAT
    You are a real mensch. This article is very helpful, detailed, and informative. Hat off to you, sir.

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    • blankSerhat Engül says

      28 December 2019 at 20:23

      Dear Yousef, thank you for the great feedback. I am happy to see that it’s been useful to you. Cheers!

      Reply
  2. blankMUHAMMAD ZAKIR says

    20 June 2020 at 21:52

    MUHAMMAD ZAKIR Excellent article 👌
    I have been to Istanbul last year for 10 days. Fou your information very useful. Keep it up. Stay blessed, take care!
    Love from Karachi, Pakistan.

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    • blankSerhat Engül says

      20 June 2020 at 21:53

      Hello Muhammad, Thank you for your kind words. Feedbacks are really useful for keep it going. Love from Turkey.

      Reply
  3. blankAnisa says

    12 October 2021 at 00:07

    This is brilliant thank you so much

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    • blankSerhat Engül says

      12 October 2021 at 11:19

      Hi Anisa, thank you for your kind review.

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  4. blankJan says

    24 October 2021 at 12:48

    Very useful. Thank you (-:

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    • blankSerhat Engül says

      24 October 2021 at 12:51

      Hi Jan, thank you for the feedback. 🙂

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  5. blankMuhammad Asif says

    30 November 2021 at 12:27

    Hi Serhat, Your site is very useful. I heard the Metro to IST is going to be open soon. Can you please update on the progress of the Metro lines to IST and Sabiha Gokcen?

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    • blankSerhat Engül says

      30 November 2021 at 12:41

      Hello Muhammad I will update the article when the metro lines to New Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen become operational. News about subway constructions can be misleading. Delays are common in projects like this.

      Reply
  6. blankMoon says

    17 April 2022 at 22:00

    Serhat, thank you very much for this amazing article, it is specially very beneficial for solo female travelers like me. I am going to visit Turkey in May, I am more interested in religious sites and want to ask a query, if you please reply I would be really grateful, I want to visit Abu Ayup tomb and Chora church(which i believe is now a mosque), are these two places open for female travelers to visit?

    Moreover, could you please suggest some religious sites that I should visit? I have already visited all the usual places like Aya Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Sulemaniya Mosque, etc.

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    • blankSerhat Engül says

      17 April 2022 at 22:58

      Hi Moon, first of all thank you for your kind feedback on the blog. Eyup Sultan Mosque and its tomb are open to women. However, Kariye Mosque (former Chora Church) is unfortunately closed to visitors due to restoration.

      Chora was originally a museum for many years under the name of Kariye Museum. It was turned back into a mosque in 2020. However, it is not known how it will continue as a mosque, as its walls are covered with Byzantine mosaics.

      There are many mosques in Istanbul that are of great spiritual importance. For example, in the best mosques of Istanbul article, I shared brief information about the history and architecture of 25 mosques.

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      • blankMoon says

        18 April 2022 at 13:17

        Thank you for your reply, Serhat!
        I read the article that you mentioned, it is yet another amazing piece of writing. Have left a comment there. Please reply 🙂

        Reply
        • blankSerhat Engül says

          19 April 2022 at 12:09

          You are welcome!

          Reply

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