Apps for Istanbul, Turkey
Best apps for Istanbul travel — ten to download before you land in Turkey, with the right store links for your phone.
Reviewed Jul 2026 (2026-07-28).
- Istanbulkart (iPhone and Android) — Top up your Istanbulkart and pay for metro, ferry, and bus rides across Istanbul. App Store · Google Play
- BiTaksi (iPhone and Android) — Istanbul's main taxi app for safe rides across the European and Asian sides. App Store · Google Play
- Yemeksepeti (iPhone and Android) — Turkey's largest food delivery app for kebab, lahmacun, and late-night orders. App Store · Google Play
- Getir (iPhone and Android) — Ultra-fast grocery and essentials delivery in minutes across Istanbul neighbourhoods. App Store · Google Play
- Moovit (iPhone and Android) — Real-time metro, Marmaray, ferry, and bus routing across Istanbul's two continents. App Store · Google Play
- Biletix (iPhone and Android) — Concert, theatre, and festival tickets for Istanbul's live events scene. App Store · Google Play
- Google Translate (iPhone and Android) — Camera and offline Turkish for menus, bazaar signs, and tram announcements. App Store · Google Play
- Too Good To Go (iPhone and Android) — Surprise bags from Istanbul bakeries and restaurants at closing time. App Store · Google Play
- Tiqets (iPhone and Android) — Skip-the-line tickets for Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Istanbul museums. App Store · Google Play
- GetYourGuide (iPhone and Android) — Book Bosphorus cruises, food tours, and day trips from Istanbul. App Store · Google Play