How to get to Istanbul Airport (IST) when metro M11 is closed?
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TL;DR
When Istanbul Airport metro M11 is suspended, use Havaist airport buses, taxis, or pre-booked transfers. The M11 line was extended to Halkalı–Arnavutköy on June 19, 2026.
What the community said
On June 19, 2026, the M11 metro line was extended with a new 21.75 km section to Halkalı–Arnavutköy, inaugurated by President Erdoğan in the afternoon. The extension is integrated into the Marmaray rail network.
1 day ago M11 extension: Halkalı–Arnavutköy, 21.75 km
From June 13–19, 2026, the M11 metro line serving Istanbul Airport (IST) was fully suspended for scheduled maintenance. Travelers were advised to use Havaist buses, taxis, or pre-booked transfers and to allow extra travel time.
9 days ago M11 suspended June 13–19, 2026
Shortly before the M11 closure, the last train was running around 19:30 as the line was in test mode. The Havaist bus service operates between Istanbul Airport (IST) and various city districts and is a reliable alternative when the metro is unavailable.
14 days ago Havaist airport bus — M11 alternative