eSIM for Turkey
A prepaid travel eSIM that gets you online the moment you land in Turkey. You install it from a QR code we email you, in about five minutes, with no SIM shop to find at Istanbul airport.
- 97 data plans work in Turkey, from $3.49. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
- 13 plans cover Turkey only. 84 more cover it along with nearby countries such as Greece and Georgia.
- Most plans start when you first use data, so you can install at home before you fly. A few start at install, and the tables mark them.
- Data only, with no local phone number. Your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Prices by data and trip length
Prices in US dollars, checked November 3, 2026. The plan page shows the current price before you pay.
| Data | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 GB | $3.493 GB, 15 days | $3.493 GB, 15 days | $4.495 GB, 30 days |
| 5 GB | $4.495 GB, 30 days | $4.495 GB, 30 days | $4.495 GB, 30 days |
| 10 GB | $8.9912 GB, 30 days | $8.9912 GB, 30 days | $8.9912 GB, 30 days |
| 20 GB | $17.9920 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $17.9920 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations | $17.9920 GB, 30 daysEurope plan, 36 destinations |
Plans for Turkey only
Every size and length sold for Turkey alone, without other countries:
| Data | Length | Price | Network | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB | 15 days | $3.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $3.49 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $4.49 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 7 GB | 30 days | $7.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $11.49 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 12 GB | 30 days | $8.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 15 GB | 30 days | $14.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $18.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 25 GB | 30 days | $29.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 30 GB | 30 days | $24.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $28.99 | 5G where available | On first use |
Unlimited data plans
3 unlimited plans work in Turkey. Unlimited plans give a set amount of full speed data, then slow down. The cheapest for each length:
| Length | Price | Full speed | Covers | Starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | $21.99 | 30 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps | Europe plan, 35 destinations | On first use |
| 10 days | $32.99 | 60 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps | Europe plan, 35 destinations | On first use |
| 15 days | $43.99 | 90 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps | Europe plan, 35 destinations | On first use |
Plans for Turkey and nearby countries
- Turkey, Cyprus and Greece: 5 plans, from $4.49 for 2 GB over 15 days.
- Middle East plan, 13 destinations, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel and Oman: from $3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Europe plan, 34 destinations, including Greece: from $3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days.
- Europe plan, 40 destinations, including Greece: from $4.99 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- Regional plan, 42 destinations, including Greece and Israel: from $3.49 for 1 GB over 14 days.
- Regional plan, 51 destinations, including Greece, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan: from $12.99 for 12 GB over 30 days.
Network and plan details
- 53 of the 97 plans connect at 5G where the local network and your phone support it. The rest use 4G LTE.
- Of the 97 plans for Turkey, 89 start when you first use data and 8 start when you install the eSIM.
- Your data goes out to the internet from the UK on 50 plans, Western Europe on 18 and Hong Kong on 8. 9 use other places. 12 do not say. Websites usually see that place as your location.
- Hotspot sharing works on every plan here.
- The catalog does not name the local network for these plans.
- Capital: Ankara
- Country calling code: +90
- Plans: 97, from $3.49 to $116.99
Turkey bridges Europe and Asia, and most trips start in Istanbul before heading to Cappadocia's balloons or the Mediterranean coast. A connection runs the taxi and transit apps, the maps that get you across a vast city split by water, and your bookings. A travel eSIM has it all from arrival.
What you can use the data for
Taxis and transit. BiTaksi and Uber book licensed cabs in Istanbul, which spares you the metered-taxi disputes. Maps and the Istanbulkart apps handle the ferries, metro, and trams across the city.
Maps. Google Maps reads Istanbul's tangled districts on both the European and Asian sides, plus the routes to Cappadocia and the coast. It needs a connection throughout.
Bookings. Hot-air balloon rides in Cappadocia, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi tickets, and gulet cruises are easiest to reserve over data, and the popular slots sell out.
Translation. Camera translation handles the menus and signs outside the main tourist areas.
Where it works
Coverage roams on Turkey's national networks, strong across the cities and tourist regions:
- Istanbul, served by Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)
- Cappadocia (Kayseri, ASR, and Nevsehir, NAV)
- Antalya (AYT) and the Mediterranean coast
- Izmir (ADB) and the Aegean
- Ankara (ESB), the capital
Coverage is strong in Istanbul, the coastal resorts, and Cappadocia. It thins out in the eastern interior and the remote mountains. Download offline maps before a road trip through Anatolia.
Common situations
Istanbul city break
Activate at the airport, book a BiTaksi or take the metro into the center, and use maps to cross between the European and Asian sides. A connection makes a huge, water-split city far easier to navigate.
Cappadocia balloons
Reserve your balloon ride and hotel over data, since they sell out, and keep maps live across the valleys around Goreme. The eSIM runs beside your home SIM, so your usual number still rings.
Mediterranean coast
Use the data across Antalya, Fethiye, and the gulet routes. Coverage holds along the coast, with gaps in the mountains behind it.
How to install your eSIM before you fly
- Buy the plan. The eSIM arrives by email, usually within a minute. Install it at home on Wi-Fi with the one-tap link or the QR code in the email. 8 plans start counting at install or purchase, and the tables mark them. Install those close to your flight.
- Name the line Turkey and keep it off until you land. Do not delete it after setup, because an eSIM installs only once.
- On arrival, turn the line on, choose it for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Turn off data roaming on your home line.
Screen by screen steps for iPhone and Android are in our travel eSIM install guide.
Phones that work
Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked. Check your model on our compatibility page.
Common questions
How much does an eSIM for Turkey cost?
Plans start at $3.49 for 3 GB over 15 days. A plan with at least 10 GB for 30 days starts at $8.99. Prices checked November 3, 2026.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Turkey?
Yes. 3 unlimited plans work in Turkey, from $21.99 for 5 days. That plan gives 30 GB in total at full speed, then 2 Mbps.
Is there a plan for Turkey only?
Yes. 13 plans cover Turkey only, from $3.49. 84 more cover it together with other countries.
Can one eSIM cover Turkey and nearby countries?
Yes. 78 plans cover both Turkey and Greece, from $3.49. 33 cover Turkey and Georgia. 29 cover Turkey and Armenia. The section above lists the regional plans.
When does the plan start counting days?
It depends on the plan. Of the 97 plans for Turkey, 89 start when you first use data and 8 start when you install the eSIM. The plan page shows the rule before you pay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No. These plans are data only, and your home number stays on your regular SIM.
Will it work in Cappadocia?
Yes. The towns and valleys around Goreme are covered, which helps for booking balloon rides and navigating the rock landscape.
How do I avoid taxi disputes in Istanbul?
Use BiTaksi or Uber, which book licensed cabs with the fare in the app. Both run on the eSIM data once you switch on roaming.
What about eastern Turkey?
The west, the coast, and Cappadocia are well covered. The eastern interior and remote mountains have gaps, so download offline maps first.