Turkey
Travel eSIM with mobile data
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Turkey: eSIM from $1.99 for 1 GB for 7 days; the popular plan is 5 GB for 30 days at $6.49. Networks: Vodafone (5G). Starts on the first connection in the country. Prices checked Nov 15, 2026.
2 GB a day at full speed, then you stay online at up to 1 Mbps. The allowance renews daily.
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How do I install the eSIM and when does it start?
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: the plan starts with the first connection on your trip.
- 1Choose a plan
Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The eSIM appears on the page and in your e-mail.
- 2Install with one tap
One button on iPhone (iOS 17.4+) or Android, no QR code.
- 3Turn on data roaming
After landing, turn it on for Tutu eSIM and you're online.
How much does an eSIM cost in Turkey?
| Provider | Plan | Price | per GB | checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutu eSIM cheapest5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $6.49≈ 297 ₴$1.30 per GB · ≈ 297 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $1.30 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Buy |
| Nomad5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $9.00≈ 412 ₴$1.80 per GB · ≈ 412 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $1.80 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
| Yesim5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $9.90≈ 454 ₴$1.98 per GB · ≈ 454 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $1.98 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
| Saily5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $9.99≈ 458 ₴$2.00 per GB · ≈ 458 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.00 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
What you get with Tutu eSIM
| Networks | Vodafone (5G) |
|---|---|
| What's included | Data only, no phone number. Calls via WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber |
| Hotspot | Yes, tethering works on most plans |
| Top-up | Yes, on the same eSIM, no new install |
| Validity starts | At the first connection in the country: buy in advance |
| Install within | 180 days after purchase |
| ID check | None: no passport, no verification |
| Delivery | QR code and link by e-mail a minute after payment |
| Payment | Prices in dollars or euros, Apple Pay and Google Pay. No subscription: you pay once for each plan |
| Support | Support every day in the chat on the site |
| Guarantee | Money back if the eSIM doesn't install |
Before your trip: Turkey
Which network and what speed in Turkey?
13 plans for 1–180 days
Mobile data in Turkey without roaming charges
Why sort out data before you fly to Turkey
Turkey is outside the EU's «roam like at home» zone. Your EU or UK operator charges it as a separate zone: Vodafone Germany, for example, asks 21.99 € for a week in Turkey, and without a pass a single video can cost more than the eSIM for the whole trip. Some operators turn on a paid daily pass automatically the moment your phone uses data (Orange Poland: 15 zł a day).
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A travel eSIM is the simple way around it: you buy a Turkey data plan at home, install it in a minute, and your phone is online as soon as you land. Your own SIM stays in the phone, so calls and bank texts arrive as usual.
How much data do you need
- A week on the beach (messaging, maps, a few stories a day): 3–5 GB. The most popular choice is 5 GB for 30 days at $6.49.
- Lots of video, a hotspot for a laptop or the kids' phones: 10–20 GB or unlimited.
- A 1–3 day stopover in Istanbul: 1 GB for 7 days from $1.99, or a one-day unlimited pass.
- Not sure? Work it out in 30 seconds with the data calculator.
Unlimited or a gigabyte plan
Unlimited is handy when you don't want to count: full speed up to the daily allowance, then slower but still working (messages and maps load). A week of unlimited costs $14.99. If you spend most of the day at a hotel with Wi-Fi and go out in the evenings, a 5–10 GB plan is cheaper, and you can top it up without a new eSIM if you run low.
Resorts and cities: where it works
The eSIM connects to Vodafone Turkey (5G), which covers tourist Turkey: Istanbul, Antalya, Kemer, Belek, Side, Alanya, Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Cappadocia. In the mountains, on boat trips far from the coast and on highways between cities the signal can be weaker, just as with a local SIM. Download offline maps before a mountain or boat tour.
Hotel Wi-Fi
In many hotels Wi-Fi is fast only in the lobby; in the rooms and on the beach it is weak or paid. Mobile data helps exactly where you need it most: on the beach, on excursions, in a taxi and in a restaurant when you want to translate the menu.
Taxis, transport and useful apps
- Taxis: in Istanbul you can book a yellow taxi with BiTaksi or Uber: you see the price and the route in advance and don't have to explain the address. You need data for that already at the airport. Bolt does not operate in Turkey.
- Istanbul transport: the Istanbulkart works on the metro, trams, buses and ferries. Google Maps plans the routes.
- Translation: Google Translate with the camera reads menus and signs.
- More in our article 10 apps for Turkey and the guide to taxis from Turkish airports.
eSIM or a local SIM card
You can buy a Turkish SIM at the airport, but you need your passport and a queue after the flight, and airport prices are higher than in town. A phone with a foreign IMEI works with a Turkish SIM only for a limited time (up to 120 days), after that it has to be registered. For a holiday an eSIM is simpler: everything is done at home, no kiosks, and your own SIM stays in the phone.
How to install and switch it on
- Buy the eSIM on this site and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The QR code arrives by e-mail and on the order page.
- Install it with one tap («Install on iPhone / Android») or by scanning the QR code, ideally at home over Wi-Fi.
- After landing, set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn on data roaming on it (that's free, the price is in the plan).
- Keep your own SIM for calls and texts and turn off mobile data on it.
Step by step: installation guide. Check that your phone supports eSIM: device list.
Guarantee
The eSIM didn't install? We refund you. Support answers in the chat on this site every day.
FAQ
Does EU roaming work in Turkey?
No. Turkey is not in the «roam like at home» zone, so EU and UK operators charge it separately, often with a paid daily pass.
How much is an eSIM for Turkey?
From $1.99 for 1 GB / 7 days. 5 GB for 30 days costs $6.49, a week of unlimited $14.99.
How much data do I need for a week in Turkey?
3–5 GB covers messaging, maps and photos on social media. For video, work or sharing data, take 10 GB or unlimited.
Will the eSIM work in Antalya, Kemer, Alanya and Side?
Yes. It works on Vodafone Turkey, which covers the resorts and the coast. In the mountains and far out at sea the signal can be weaker.
When should I install the eSIM?
At home, a few days before the flight, over Wi-Fi. After landing you only switch it on for mobile data.
Will I still get bank texts while data goes through the eSIM?
Yes. Your own SIM stays in the phone and receives calls and texts.
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Can I use WhatsApp with my own number?
Yes. Messaging apps are tied to your account, so your number and chats don't change.
Can I share data as a hotspot?
Yes, tethering works on most plans.
What if I run out of data?
Top up on your order page: you don't need a new eSIM.
eSIM or a Turkish SIM from the airport?
For a holiday of up to a few weeks an eSIM is simpler: no passport or queue, it installs at home and your own SIM stays in the phone. A local SIM makes sense for a long stay.
Does the eSIM come with a phone number?
No, it's mobile data only. Calls over WhatsApp, Telegram or FaceTime work.
What if the eSIM won't install?
Write to us in the chat: we'll help, and if it still doesn't work, we refund you.
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