How to get to Emaar Aquarium from Maltepe?

Maltepe is a central district on the Asian side of Istanbul. Emaar Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is located in Üsküdar district. The distance between Maltepe and Emaar Aquarium is approximately 18 kilometers and it takes approximately 25 minutes by private car if there is no traffic. You can check your route on map applications to better plan your journey.

Transportation by Private Vehicle

It is quite convenient and fast to go to Emaar Aquarium from Maltepe by private car. You can reach it quickly and comfortably by using the D-100 Highway or TEM Highway. Thanks to applications such as Google Maps or Yandex Navigation, you can determine the most suitable route by checking the traffic density. It will be useful to check the traffic information up to date before setting off, especially considering the traffic during rush hours.

Transportation by Public Transport

There is no direct bus line to Emaar Aquarium. However, you can use various public transportation from Maltepe to reach Üsküdar and transfer from there. Here are some options:

Transportation by Metro

• Take the M4 Kadıköy metro line from Küçükyalı station.
• Get off at Göztepe Metro stop
• Göztepe Bridge, walk towards Tuzla
• Use one of the following bus lines

• 15BK Kadikoy – Dereseki
• 14DK Kadikoy – Qur’an Course
• 15TK Kadikoy – Tokatkoy
• Get off at the Mobilyacılar Sitesi stop.

Transportation by Bus

• Get off at Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital Ataşehir stop using one of the following bus lines from Maltepe
  • 130Ş Shifa Sondurak – Kadikoy
  • 19Z Kiptaş Sitesi – Kadikoy
  • 500T Shifa Sondurak – Cevizlibag
  • 16S Sabiha Gokcen Havalimani – Harem Platforms 2
  • 16U Ugurmumcu – Harem Platform 3
  • 19B Prof. Hüseyin Kaptan Sokak – Kadikoy
  • 251 Pendik – Mecidiyekoy Cemetery
  • E-10 Sabiha Gokcen Airport – Kadikoy
• Take the 129T Üstbostancı -Taksim bus from this stop, get off at the Mobilyacılar Sitesi stop and walk to Emaar Square Shopping Mall.

Alternative Routes and Recommendations

You can evaluate different routes and transportation options to reach Emaar Aquarium. It is worth considering alternative routes and public transportation options during peak traffic hours. Don’t forget to take your Istanbulkart with you and check the timetables of public transportation in advance.

Tips for Traveling

• For Traveling by Private Car: Check your vehicle’s maintenance and fuel before traveling. Choose the fastest and least congested route using navigation apps.
• Advice for Public Transportation Users: Take your Istanbulkart with you, check bus and Marmaray timetables and plan your trip accordingly. If possible, avoid rush hour and have a more relaxed journey.
• Navigation and Map Usage: Use navigation and map apps to get the latest traffic conditions and the fastest route while traveling. Follow updates for alternative routes.