Aksaray (Istanbul Metro)

Aksaray is a rapid transit station on the M1 line of the Istanbul Metro.[2] It is located in central Fatih under Adnan Menderes Boulevard near Aksaray square. Aksaray was opened on 3 September 1989 as part of the first rapid transit line in Istanbul and Turkey. Between 1989 and 2014, Aksaray was the eastern terminus of the M1. On 9 November 2014, the M1 was extended 0.8 kilometres (0.50 mi) south to Yenikapı Transfer Center where connections to the M1 line and Marmaray as well as İDO seabus service are available. From Aksaray connection to the T1 tram line is available via a short walk to Yusufpaşa station. Connections to İETT bus service are also available.

Aksaray
Istanbul Metro rapid transit station
Location	Adnan Menderes Blv., İskenderpaşa Mah. 34096 Fatih
Coordinates	41.0111°N 28.9489°E / 41.0111; 28.9489
Owned by	Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
Line(s)	M1A M1B
Platforms	1 island platform
Tracks	2
Connections	Istanbul Tram: T1 at Yusufpaşa İETT Bus: 31Y, 32T, 33TE, 38, 38Z, 39, 39D, 39K, 39Ç, 76E, 78, 78H, 79T, 88A, 89T, 90B, 91E, 92A, 97G, 146B, 146T, 336, YH-1
Construction
Structure type	Underground
Disabled access	Yes
History
Opened	3 September 1989[1]
Electrified	750 V DC Overhead line
Services
Preceding station   Istanbul Metro   Following station Emniyet—Fatih toward Atatürk Havalimanı Yenikapı Terminus Emniyet—Fatih toward Halkalı