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Turkey

East meets West with a world-class app ecosystem to match

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Turkey has one of the most developed app ecosystems in the region . there's a local app for almost everything. In Istanbul, the Istanbulkart is your lifeline for public transit. WhatsApp is how everyone communicates, from your hotel to your tour guide.

9 apps6 essentialMiddle East

Last updated: March 2026

BiTaksi

Essential

Turkey's leading taxi-hailing app connecting passengers with licensed, metered taxis across all major cities.

Pro tip: Always use BiTaksi from Istanbul Airport instead of approaching taxi ranks . eliminates overcharging entirely.

Uber

Nice to have

Available in Istanbul, Ankara, and coastal resort towns, but primarily offers premium tiers.

iTaksi

Nice to have

Popular alternative to BiTaksi for licensed taxi booking across Turkey with wide coverage.

View Ride Hailing guide →

Yemeksepeti

Essential

Turkey's dominant food delivery platform with over 60,000 restaurant partners.

Pro tip: Filter by fastest delivery . many Istanbul restaurants deliver in under 30 minutes.

Getir

Essential

Ultra-fast grocery and convenience delivery, often under 15 minutes, covering food, drinks, medicine, and household essentials 24/7.

Pro tip: Invaluable for late-night arrivals when you need water, snacks, or a SIM card top-up.
View Food Delivery guide →

Istanbulkart Mobile

Essential

Official app for Istanbul's public transport card. Top up your balance, check credit, and find nearby metro, tram, and ferry stops.

Pro tip: Top up your Istanbulkart remotely before a long day of sightseeing . card machines at smaller stations can have long queues.
View Transit guide →
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