InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Istanbul

Hello to all Americans in Istanbul! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Istanbul? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Istanbul which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for stuffed turkey?

Although Istanbul has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Istanbul, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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Sven Baudach

Sven Baudach

My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful InterNations Events as an informal get-togethers.

Maggy Roswick

Maggy Roswick

With all the great information and contacts provided by InterNations, it was no big deal to get settled in Istanbul.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Istanbul

91,170
members in Istanbul
4,490
American members
95
monthly events
5,347
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Connect at Our Events in Istanbul

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Istanbul. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Istanbul. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Istanbul.

Blue Nights Vol.46
Blue Nights Vol.46
I am pleased to invite and welcome you to BLUE NIGHTS vol 46! You will have a chance to enhance your networking and acquaintanceship with the attendees while watching the beautiful Bosphorus view. There will be no loud music until 22:00, so that you can enjoy networking while having your drinks i
I am pleased to invite and welcome you to BLUE NIGHTS vol 46! You will have a chance to enhance your networking and acquaintanceship with the attendees while watching the beautiful Bosphorus view. There will be no loud music until 22:00, so that you can enjoy networking while having your drinks i
Let's Come Together for the 80's & 90's Quiz Night
Let's Come Together for the 80's & 90's Quiz Night
🎙Let's come together for the special quiz edition 1980’s -1990’s Quiz Night The 2000's Quiz Night (QN # 83), to have a pleasant evening while testing your knowledge with quiz questions, pictures and music! Join us for the 80’s & 90’s (1985-1995) Quiz at our new venue in Kadıköy. You can participa
🎙Let's come together for the special quiz edition 1980’s -1990’s Quiz Night The 2000's Quiz Night (QN # 83), to have a pleasant evening while testing your knowledge with quiz questions, pictures and music! Join us for the 80’s & 90’s (1985-1995) Quiz at our new venue in Kadıköy. You can participa
Mid Week Walk
Mid Week Walk
We will walk around the island of Kinalda, and visit a local cafe
We will walk around the island of Kinalda, and visit a local cafe
Let’s Connect at the February Networking Event!
Let’s Connect at the February Networking Event!
We’d love for you to join us for a relaxed and friendly Networking Event! It’s the perfect chance to meet our new members, catch up with familiar faces, and share ideas in a warm atmosphere. Let’s build meaningful connections together! Dress Code: Sm
We’d love for you to join us for a relaxed and friendly Networking Event! It’s the perfect chance to meet our new members, catch up with familiar faces, and share ideas in a warm atmosphere. Let’s build meaningful connections together! Dress Code: Sm

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Weekend Activities Group
Weekend Activities Group
Out of the Office Group
Out of the Office Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
Trekking & Hiking Group
Trekking & Hiking Group

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Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Istanbul and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Istanbul.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Istanbul and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Istanbul Community today!

Mix and Mingle with Americans in Istanbul at Our Events

Our Istanbul community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Istanbul’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow American expats to discover Aegean Turkey, between the azure sea and silvery olive groves. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from the United States of America in your local community and meet Americans in Turkey in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Americans living in Istanbul!

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