Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı station

Sabiha Gökçen Havalimanı (Sabiha Gökçen Airport) is an underground rapid transit station on the M4 line of the Istanbul Metro.[2] It is located in the Sanayi neighborhood of Pendik, serving Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. It was opened on 2 October 2022 with the extension of M4 line from Tavşantepe, and is the eastern terminus of the line.[1]

Sabiha Gökçen Hvl. (Sabiha Gökçen Airport)
Istanbul Metro
Platform
General information
LocationSanayi Neighborhood, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 34906
Pendik, Istanbul
Turkey
Coordinates40°54′23″N 29°18′41″E / 40.90639°N 29.31139°E / 40.90639; 29.31139
SystemIstanbul Metro rapid transit station
Owned byIstanbul Metropolitan Municipality
LineLine M4 M4
Platforms1 Island platform
Tracks2
ConnectionsBus interchange İETT Bus: E-3, E-9, E-10, E-11, 132H, SG-1, SG-2
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
ParkingYes
Cycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes
History
Opened2 October 2022 (3 years ago) (2022-10-02)[1]
Electrified1,500 V DC Overhead line
Services
Preceding station Istanbul Metro Following station
Kurtköy
towards Kadıköy
M4 Line Terminus
Location
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Future development

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The line is expected to extend to Kurtköy YHT/ViaPort, and this is likely to occur after 2030.[3]

Layout

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Westbound Line M4 toward Kadıköy (Kurtköy)
Island platform, doors will open on the left or right
Westbound Line M4 toward Kadıköy (Kurtköy)

Operation information

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The M4 line operates between 06:00 and 00:00 with a train frequency of 4 minutes at peak hours and 7 minutes at all other times.[4] The line also operates night metro services between 00:00 and 06:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, with trains running every 30 minutes. This provides 66 hours of uninterrupted service between Friday and Sunday. During these hours, fares are charged at double the price.[5] During this time, Entrances 2 and 3 are open, whilst Entrance 1 is closed.[6]

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References

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  1. 1 2 "M4 Kadıköy-Sabiha Gökçen Airport Metro Line" (in Turkish). Metro Istanbul. Archived from the original on 9 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  2. "Istanbul Metro Map" (PDF). Metro Istanbul. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  3. "Kurtköy-ViaPort Extension Line" (in Turkish). Metro Istanbul. Archived from the original on 9 August 2020. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  4. "Timetables" (in Turkish). Metro Istanbul. 10 March 2024. Archived from the original on 10 March 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2026. The timetable can be shown after selecting the relevant line and station.
  5. "Night Metro" (in Turkish). Metro Istanbul. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  6. "Night Metro Entrances" (PDF). Metro Istanbul (in Turkish). Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2026.