Ankara Metro Route Finder

Ankara Metro and Ankaray operate every day from 06:00 AM to 01:00 AM (Midnight).

Using an Ankarakart, the standard full fare is 15.00 ₺ per ride. Students ride for 7.50 ₺.

Ankarakart is the official smart transit card used for Metro, Ankaray, EGO buses, and cable cars in Ankara.

Yes, you can tap your Visa or Mastercard directly at the turnstiles. The fare is 18.00 ₺ per tap, but transfer discounts are not applied.

Yes, if you use an Ankarakart and transfer between buses or metro lines within 75 minutes, your transfer fare is heavily discounted.

Both are rapid transit systems. Ankaray (A1) is a light rail system serving the AŞTİ to Dikimevi route, while M1, M2, M3, M4 are heavy metro lines.

Kızılay is the heart of the network. It connects Ankaray (A1), M1, M2, and the M4 Keçiören line.

Take the Ankaray (A1) line directly to the AŞTİ station, which is connected to the intercity bus terminal.

The best stations are Gar (on M4 line) or Maltepe (on Ankaray A1). Both offer quick access to the YHT Tren Garı.

Get off at Tandoğan (Anadolu) or Maltepe station on the Ankaray (A1) line. It’s a 10-15 minute walk from there.

No, currently there is no direct metro to the airport. You must take the BelkoAir bus or EGO Bus 442 from Kızılay or AŞTİ.

You can reach Kızılay using almost any line: Ankaray (A1), M1, M2, or M4. Kızılay is the central hub.

AKM (Atatürk Kültür Merkezi) is a major interchange station connecting the M1 and M4 lines.

Get off at the Ulus station on the M1 line. The park is right next to the station.

Take the M2 (Koru) line and get off at the ODTÜ station.

Take the M2 (Koru) line and get off at the Bilkent station.

Take the M1 line to Ulus station. From there, you can take a taxi or walk up the hill to the castle.

Yes, the trains are fully air-conditioned and heated according to the season.

Yes, standard luggage is allowed. It is very convenient for travelers going to AŞTİ or the Train Station.

Only small pets securely kept in a cage or carrier are allowed. Guide dogs are always permitted.

Yes, if you use a standard anonymous card. But remember, the transfer discount will only apply to the first person.

No, consuming food and beverages (except water) is strictly prohibited inside the stations and on the trains.

During peak hours (morning and evening), trains arrive every 4-5 minutes. During off-peak hours, the frequency is about 7-10 minutes.

Yes, standard bicycles are allowed for free outside of peak hours (usually 10:00-16:00 and after 20:00). Foldable bikes are allowed anytime.

Yes, the majority of Ankara Metro and Ankaray stations are equipped with elevators and tactile paving for accessibility.

You can buy and top up Ankarakart at SmartBanko kiosks located in every metro station.

The M3 (Törekent) line connects Batıkent and Eryaman areas to the city center.

The M4 (Şehitler) line connects Kızılay to Keçiören.

It is a cable car system (T1 line) integrated with the metro. You can transfer to it at the Yenimahalle station on the M1 line.

Yes, the teleferik is part of the EGO public transport network, and the Ankarakart works there just like the metro.

Restrooms are generally not available inside the paid areas of the metro stations.

Free Wi-Fi (ABB Wi-Fi) is available at select major stations like Kızılay, but connection in the tunnels is limited.

Personal photography with mobile phones is allowed. Professional shooting requires permission from EGO General Directorate.

The M1+M3 combined stretch from Kızılay to OSB-Törekent covers the longest continuous distance in the network.

Yes, if you study in Turkey, you can apply for a personalized Student Ankarakart, reducing your fare to 7.50 ₺.

Skipping turnstiles or traveling without a valid card carries an administrative fine and is heavily monitored by security.

The entire network is operated by EGO Genel Müdürlüğü, under the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality.