Istanbul to Open 23 New Metro Stations in 2026
Istanbul to Open 23 New Metro Stations in 2026
Istanbul, 2026 – Istanbul is expanding its metro network with 23 new stations set to open by the end of the year, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced. This expansion will improve access to key districts across the city.
New Stations by Line
The new stations will be added across four lines:
- 🚇 Arnavutköy–Halkalı (Istanbul Airport line): 5 stations
- 🚇 Bursa Emek–City Hospital line: 3 stations
- 🚇 Altunizade–Çamlıca–Bosna Boulevard line: 4 stations
- 🚇 Gebze–Darıca line: 11 stations
Current Network Statistics
- 🚉 Existing stations: 238
- 📏 Current network length: 445.6 km
- 👥 Daily ridership: 932,000 passengers
📊 Expansion Impact: With 238 existing stations covering 445.6 km, the expansion will extend the metro network to 487.1 km by the end of 2026, making travel across the city faster and more convenient.
Network Growth Summary
- ➕ New stations 2026: 23
- 📈 New track length: 41.5 km added
- 🏁 Total network by end 2026: 487.1 km
- 🚉 Total stations by end 2026: 261
Key Benefits
- Improved access to key districts across Istanbul
- Reduced travel times for commuters
- Enhanced connectivity to Istanbul Airport
- Better integration with city hospitals and urban centers
- Increased public transportation capacity
🗣️ Minister Uraloglu: "This expansion will improve access to key districts across the city and make daily commuting faster and more convenient for millions of Istanbul residents."
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure | Istanbul | March 2026
