UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Report on Form 6-K dated October 12, 2016

Commission File Number: 001-15092

TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.

(Translation of registrant’s name in English)

Aydınevler Mahallesi İnönü Caddesi No:20

Küçükyalı Ofispark

34854 Maltepe

Istanbul, Turkey

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x                      Form 40-F ¨

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Yes ¨                      No x

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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- __________

Enclosure: A press release dated October 12, 2016 regarding the news in the public media in relation to the Super League live broadcasting rights.

    

Istanbul, October 12, 2016

Announcement Regarding the News in the Public Media in Relation to the Super League Live Broadcasting Rights

Subject: Statement made pursuant to Communique II-15.1 of the Capital Markets Board

With regards to the news in the public media in relation to our Company’s interest in the Super League live broadcasting rights, our Company shall evaluate participating in the tender once the tender specifications are announced and the Company deems conditions as suitable.

For more information:

Turkcell Investor Relations

investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr

Tel: + 90 212 313 1888

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
Date:  October 12, 2016	By:	/s/Nihat Narin
	Name:	Nihat Narin
	Title:	Investor Relations and Business Development Director

	TURKCELL ILETISIM HIZMETLERI A.S.
Date:  October 12, 2016	By:	/s/Ilter Terzioglu
	Name:	Ilter Terzioglu
	Title:	Strategy Executive Vice President