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eSIM Türkiye

5G · Türk Telekom, Vodafone

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Starts when you first connect

Top-up available

7 days

30 days

180 days

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Starts when you first connect

Top-up available

Before you go

Türkiye eSIM: what to expect.

Plans for Türkiye range from 1 to 50 GB and 7 to 180 days, plus day plans with a fixed daily allowance. You pay once. No contract, no roaming bill.

Networks and speed

  • NetworksTürk Telekom and Vodafone
  • SpeedUp to 5G on both networks. Where there is no 5G, you connect over 4G/LTE.
  • Internet runs viaNetherlandsDepending on the plan. Banking or streaming apps may treat you as being there.

Which plan for your trip

Our pick · 1 week5 GB · 30 days$8.59About 0.7 GB a day: enough for maps, messages, social media and some video.Choose this planOur pick · 2 weeks10 GB · 30 days$12.19About 0.7 GB a day: enough for maps, messages, social media and some video.Choose this plan

Prefer a daily allowance? 1 GB per day · 7 days for $5.59: full speed up to 1 GB a day, then 512 Kbps until the next day.

Picked like in our shop: the cheapest plan with about 0.7 GB a day. Live prices for Türkiye.

Tips for Türkiye

  • Phones from abroad that use a Turkish SIM card have to be registered, for a fee, after a few months. A travel eSIM roams on Turkish networks, so there is nothing to register.
  • Türkiye is not part of EU roaming, so many European plans charge extra here. A prepaid eSIM keeps the cost fixed.
  • BiTaksi and Uber work for taxis in Istanbul, and Google Maps covers trams, ferries and the metro.
Travel guideTürkiye (Turkey) eSIM guideTravel guideIstanbul eSIM guideTravel guideIstanbul: taxi and ride apps

Questions

Which networks does the Türkiye eSIM use?

Türk Telekom (5G) and Vodafone (5G). Which one your phone uses depends on the plan and on where you are.

Does the Türkiye eSIM work on 5G?

Yes, 5G on Türk Telekom and Vodafone. Your phone needs to support 5G; where there is no 5G signal, it uses 4G/LTE.

Will my phone work with the Türkiye eSIM?

Yes, if your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to one carrier. Most iPhones from the XS and XR onwards do, as do recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models. Check yours in our list of eSIM phones.

Does the Türkiye eSIM come with a phone number?

No. It is data only: no phone number, no calls or SMS. Your own SIM stays in your phone, so WhatsApp and iMessage keep working with your usual number.

How much data do I need for a week in Türkiye?

About 0.7 GB a day covers maps, messages, social media and some video, so around 5 GB for a week. Our pick for one week: 5 GB · 30 days for $8.59.

What is the cheapest Türkiye eSIM?

1 GB · 7 days for $3.69 is the lowest-priced plan. The lowest price per GB is 50 GB · 30 days at $0.59 per GB. A single day with 0.49 GB costs $2.29.

How long is the Türkiye eSIM valid?

Plans run for 7, 30 or 180 days. Day plans can be booked for 1 to 30 days.

When does my plan start?

When your phone first connects to a network in Türkiye, not when you buy or install the eSIM. So you can install it at home before you travel.

Is there an unlimited Türkiye eSIM?

Not at full speed. Day plans come closest: up to 10 GB a day at full speed, then 512 Kbps until the next day.

Can I use the Türkiye eSIM as a hotspot?

Yes, your phone can share the connection with a laptop or a second phone. Everything you share counts against your plan. Whether a network limits sharing depends on the plan, so ask us before you buy if it matters. More in our hotspot guide.

Can I top up my Türkiye eSIM?

Yes, on plans marked “Top-up possible”: add data under My eSIMs while the plan is still valid. No new eSIM needed.

What happens when I use up my daily data?

On day plans you get full speed up to the daily allowance. After that, the speed drops to between 512 Kbps and 1 Mbps, depending on the plan, until the next day.

Why do some apps think I am in the Netherlands?

Depending on the plan, your connection runs via the Netherlands. Websites and apps, such as banking or streaming services, may then treat you as being there.

Can I get a refund?

eSIM purchases are final. If something isn’t right, write to us in Help and we’ll take care of it.

Türkiye in detail: networks, speed and SIM options

Networks and 5G

2 networks · 5G

Your eSIM uses Türk Telekom and Vodafone.

  • 5G since 1 April 2026In the centres of all 81 provinces, nationwide by April 2028.
  • Outside the centres4G/LTE until 5G arrives.
  • Older phonesConnect over 4G/LTE, nothing to change.

Sources: Developing Telecoms: Turkcell, Türk Telekom and Vodafone Turkey launch 5G

Speed in Istanbul and Ankara

245 Mbps

Istanbul and Ankara are far faster than the national median, so plan big downloads for the cities or your hotel Wi‑Fi.

DownloadGlobal rank
Türkiye129 Mbps32 of 100
Istanbul245 Mbps23 of 151
Ankara183 Mbps50 of 151

Sources: Ookla Speedtest Global Index (September 2026)

Phones from abroad: the 120 day rule

120 days

A travel eSIM roams on Turkish networks, so the IMEI registration for phones from abroad does not apply to you.

  • Turkish SIM in a foreign phoneBlocked after 120 days unless registered for a fee.
  • When the 120 days startWith the first Turkish SIM card in the phone.
  • Travel eSIMRoams, so nothing to register. Your home SIM stays in.

Sources: Hesapkurdu: bringing a phone from abroad (IMEI registration)

Local SIM card or travel eSIM

No registration

For a holiday the eSIM saves the trip to a counter, and our guide to roaming costs in Türkiye compares the options.

Local SIMTravel eSIM
WhereShop or counterOnline, at home
OnlineAfter setupOn landing
RegistrationAfter 120 daysNot needed
Home SIMUsually comes outStays in
NumberLocal numberData only

Sources: Hesapkurdu: bringing a phone from abroad (IMEI registration)

Roaming with your home plan

Not EU roaming

Türkiye is not covered by the EU rule “roam like at home”, so your operator charges by its own rules.

  • European SIMSome plans include it, others charge per day or per MB.
  • Travel eSIMPrepaid, so the cost stays fixed. More in EU roaming explained.

Sources: Your Europe: mobile roaming costs

How much data for Türkiye

0.7 GB a day

Our shop suggests about 0.7 GB a day, enough for maps, messages, social media and some video, and our data guide shows what each app uses.

1 week2 weeks
Maps, messagesabout 2 GBabout 4 GB
Plus social mediaabout 5 GBabout 10 GB
Plus videoabout 10 GBabout 20 GB
Plan for
Istanbul, 4 daysabout 3 GB
Riviera, 1 weekabout 5 GB
Cappadocia, 2 weeksabout 10 GB

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Set up before you fly

4 steps

Four steps at home make sure you are online when you land.

  1. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked: list of eSIM phones.
  2. Install the eSIM at home over Wi‑Fi, on iPhone or Android.
  3. On arrival, use the eSIM for mobile data and turn on its data roaming.
  4. Keep data roaming off for your home line, so your operator does not charge you.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

Plan types and more countries

Data only

The eSIM is data only, so WhatsApp and FaceTime keep your usual number, as our WhatsApp guide explains.

  • Data plans: a total amount for a set number of days, unused data carries over to the next day.
  • Day plans: a fixed amount per day at full speed, after that as each plan states.
  • Top up: on plans marked “Top-up possible”, add data under My eSIMs without a new eSIM.
  • More countries: a regional plan covers several countries with one eSIM, see below.
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Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

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