Best apps for walking and public transport directions in Istanbul
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TL;DR
Download an offline map of Istanbul in Google Maps or Yandex Maps for walking directions. Internet is needed for reliable public-transport routes with transfers; fares are paid with an Istanbulkart.
Yandex Metro includes an Istanbul metro map and can plan a route with guidance on which carriage is most convenient to board.
Yandex Maps can plan public-transport routes, including Havaist buses, but verify the result, as users report that directions are not always accurate.
Yandex Maps can be used for walking routes around Istanbul; the city map is available directly in the app, so no separate navigation app is needed.
Google Maps is a practical alternative for walking: download Istanbul’s offline map before your trip to plan pedestrian routes without mobile data.
Stay online for multi-leg trips involving metro, buses, ferries and transfers: walking directions can work offline, but public-transport routing is more reliable with internet. You will need an Istanbulkart to pay fares.