Does Yandex Taxi work in Istanbul and how to pay?

Yandex Taxi works in Istanbul, including routes from Kadıköy to Sabiha Gökçen airport. You can also use Yandex Metro app for route planning.

The app works without needing to speak to the driver — payment is charged automatically. Occasionally a driver may suggest an inconvenient pickup spot, but a second attempt usually resolves it.

Yandex Go is active in Istanbul. Payment via a linked bank account works, though driver availability is still somewhat limited.

Confirmed working: from Istanbul Airport (IST), booking goes through smoothly with ~5 min pickup time and reasonable fares.

Example route with pricing shown in-app: from Üsküdar ferry pier to Nakkaştepe park — fare is displayed before confirming the ride.

Yandex Taxi has launched in Istanbul with in-app card payment. The service is gradually expanding in the Turkish market.