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Taxi from Halkalı train station

Halkalı is the western end of Marmaray and the high-speed train station on the European side. Since June 2026 it is also linked to Istanbul Airport by metro.

Where is it, and which trains leave from here?

  • İstasyon Mahallesi, Küçükçekmece.
  • Some high-speed trains start here, for example the morning train to Konya and Karaman (TCDD timetable from 1 November 2026). Most Ankara trains start at Söğütlüçeşme.
  • It is the last stop of Marmaray.

Taxi fares from Halkalı (without traffic)

Each line: road distance · time without traffic · estimated taximeter amount (tariff of 20 July 2026). The Bosphorus toll is paid separately; where a motorway is used, its toll is added too.

  • Halkalı stationTo Taksim35 km · ~40 min · meter ≈ ₺1,750To Sultanahmet29 km · ~35 min · meter ≈ ₺1,450To Sabiha Gökçen (SAW)79 km · ~1 h 15 min · meter ≈ ₺3,850+ Bosphorus toll ₺59 + motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺49To Istanbul Airport (IST)41 km · ~40 min · meter ≈ ₺2,000+ motorway/bridge tolls ≈ ₺252

To Istanbul Airport: metro or taxi?

The Halkalı–Arnavutköy section of the M11 metro opened on 19 June 2026; officials give about 30 minutes from Halkalı to Istanbul Airport. With light luggage in the daytime, the metro is fast and cheap.

A taxi goes door to door: about 41 km, 40 min without traffic, about ₺2,000 on the taximeter (plus the Northern Marmara Motorway toll if used). With lots of luggage, children, or when the metro is not running, a taxi is easier.

Where to get a taxi

We found no marked taxi rank at the station. If you pre-book, we agree the meeting point on WhatsApp.

Pre-book your taxi

Tell us the date and time you arrive at Halkalı station and your train or bus details; we agree the meeting point on WhatsApp. If your train or bus is late, let us know on WhatsApp.

The fare is what the taximeter shows; bridge and tunnel tolls are paid separately. Our car is a yellow Fiat Egea taxi and takes up to 4 passengers.

FAQ

How much is a taxi from Halkalı station to Istanbul Airport?

About 41 km; about ₺2,000 on the taximeter without traffic, plus the Northern Marmara Motorway toll if used. The M11 metro takes about 30 minutes.

How much is a taxi from Halkalı station to Taksim?

About 35 km, 40 min without traffic; about ₺1,750 on the taximeter.