The Turkish participating broadcaster, Türkiye Radyo ve Televizyon Kurumu (TRT), selected its entry through a national final.

Türkiye Radyo ve Televizyon Kurumu (TRT) held the national final on 7 March 1982 at its studios in Ankara, hosted by Canan Kumbasar.

Six songs were to compete but "Müzikle Yaşam" performed by Şenay withdrew from the competition.

[1] [2] On the night of the contest Neco performed 5th in the running order following United Kingdom and preceding Finland.

[4] The Turkish jury included Mine Ant, Jale Özkasım, Fariz Acar, Hakan Şerafettinoğlu, Haluk Günuğur, Taner Acar, Muammer Tosun, Sezer Öktem, Gülsen Nas, Dilek Abışgil and Belma Eşiyok.