Turkey eSIM plans for your trip
Buy online, scan the QR from your inbox, and land in Istanbul already connected. Coverage across the whole country.
A Turkey eSIM is a prepaid digital SIM you buy online and install by scanning a QR code — no plastic SIM, no airport kiosk, no queues. Turkey eSIM plans start from $5.00 and cover the whole of Turkey, connecting to Türk Telekom, Aycell and Turkcell with 5G where available. Install it at home over WiFi, switch it on when you land at IST, SAW or Antalya, and you're online before passport control. Already in Turkey? Delivery is instant, so it works just as well after arrival.
Last reviewed 2026-07-21 by the Turkey eSIM team.
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Why an eSIM beats an airport SIM in Turkey
Online on arrival
Install before you fly and connect the moment you land at Istanbul, Antalya or Izmir — no hunting for a kiosk after a long flight.
Tourist SIMs are pricey
Physical tourist SIM packs at Turkish airports are famously expensive and need passport registration in person. An eSIM is bought online in minutes.
Keep your own number
The eSIM runs alongside your physical SIM: your home number stays active for calls and texts while data runs on local networks.
How to get an eSIM for Turkey
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Pick a plan
Choose the data size that fits your trip — a city break does fine on a few GB; two weeks of maps, WhatsApp and photos is comfortable on 10–20 GB.
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Scan the QR from your email
It arrives the moment payment completes. Install over WiFi before you travel — it takes about two minutes in your phone's settings.
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Land connected
Turn the eSIM line on when you arrive and enable data roaming for it. You're online across Turkey straight away.
Coverage & speed in Turkey
Plans run on Turkey's established mobile networks — Türk Telekom, Aycell and Turkcell — with 5G where the network and your phone support it. Coverage spans Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya and the coastal resorts, Cappadocia's balloon valleys, and the highways between them. Hotspot and tethering are supported on every plan. See the network & coverage page for full details.
Turkey eSIM FAQ
How much does a Turkey eSIM cost?
Prepaid Turkey eSIM plans start from $5.00, depending on how much data you need and for how long. The price you see is the price you pay — no roaming charges, no contracts, nothing auto-renews.
Does a Turkey eSIM work in Istanbul, Antalya and the rest of the country?
Yes. Plans cover the whole of Turkey, connecting to Türk Telekom, Aycell and Turkcell — the same eSIM works in Istanbul, Antalya, Cappadocia, Izmir, Bodrum and everywhere in between.
Can I buy a Turkey eSIM before I fly?
Yes — that's the best way to do it. Buy online, install the QR code over WiFi at home, and switch the line on when you land at Istanbul (IST/SAW), Antalya or any other airport. You're online before passport control, with no SIM kiosk queues.
Do I need to register my phone or show ID for a Turkish SIM?
Not for a travel eSIM on a normal trip. Turkey's SIM-registration and device (IMEI) registration rules are aimed at local lines and long stays with local SIMs — a visitor using a prepaid travel eSIM for a holiday or business trip simply installs the QR code and connects. No store visit, no passport handover.
How do I get the eSIM after paying?
Instantly by email: your QR code and step-by-step install instructions arrive as soon as payment completes. Scan it in your phone's settings and the plan is ready to activate on arrival.
Will my phone work with a Turkey eSIM?
Any unlocked, eSIM-capable phone works: iPhone XS and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many others. Dial *#06# — if an EID appears, your phone supports eSIM.
Can I hotspot / tether with it?
Yes, tethering is supported, so you can share data with a laptop or a travel companion's phone. Pick a bigger plan if you'll hotspot a lot — it uses data quickly.
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