Türkiye: President Erdogan inaugurates new section of Istanbul Airport metro line.

SHOTLIST ISTANBUL, TÜRKIYE (JUNE 19, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF TURKISH PRESDIENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, OFFICIALS ESCORTED BY SECURITY OFFICERS WALKING TO TRAIN IN SUBWAY STATION 2. PRESIDENT ERDOGAN AND OFFICIALS GETTING ON TRAIN 3. PRESIDENT ERDOGAN ONTRAIN BEING BRIEFED BY OFFICIALS 4. TRAIN DEPARTING 5. PRESDIENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN, OFFICIALS ESCORTED BY SECURITY OFFICERS IN CARRIAGE 6. VARIOUS INTERIOR SHOTS OF HALKALI SUBWAY STATION 7. VARIOUS INTERIOR SHOTS OF TRAIN 8. VARIOUS INTERIOR SHOTS OF HALKALI SUBWAY STATION ISTANBUL, TÜRKIYE - JUNE 19: The Halkali-Arnavutkoy section of the Halkali-Istanbul Airport Metro Line entered service on Friday, expanding Istanbul's urban rail network and improving access to the city's international airport. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inspected the newly opened section before attending the inauguration ceremony and traveled with journalists from Halkali Station to Kayasehir Station. Speaking during the journey, Erdogan highlighted the line's speed and modern infrastructure, saying trains can reach speeds of up to 110 kilometers per hour. He also announced that the Halkali-Istanbul Airport Metro Line will be free of charge for passengers until July 31. The new section is expected to strengthen transportation links between Istanbul's western districts and the airport while reducing travel times for commuters and visitors.