Ankara eSIM: what to know before you land
🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey · ESB · 2-day pick: 2 GB for $2.99
Landing in Ankara
- ESB Esenboğa
Esenboğa is northeast of the capital; Havaş buses and taxis run into the city, and high-speed trains link Ankara with Istanbul and Konya.
- Install the Turkey eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at ESB, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Turkey, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1 GB over 2 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Pay · $2.99Short stays in Ankara
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~409 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $5.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~819 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $4.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $5.99 10 GB · 15 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Turkey eSIM connects to Turk Telekom (Avea). It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
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Questions about Ankara
Which airports serve Ankara?
Esenboğa (ESB). Esenboğa is northeast of the capital; Havaş buses and taxis run into the city, and high-speed trains link Ankara with Istanbul and Konya.
How much data do I need for 2 days in Ankara?
About 1 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $2.99.
Can I be online as soon as I land at ESB?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Turkey.
Which networks will I use in Ankara?
The Turkey eSIM connects to Turk Telekom (Avea). It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.