Turkey eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 13 data plans from $2.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Turk Telekom (Avea) 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 2 GB · 15 days · $2.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.45/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $5.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 14 days | $4.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $5.99 10 GB · 15 daysneeds ~7 GB | $8.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $6.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $8.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $27.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Turkey
The Turkey eSIM connects to Turk Telekom (Avea). It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Turkey
- IST Istanbul Airport
- SAW Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen
- AYT Antalya
- ESB Ankara Esenboğa
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Turkey.
City guides in Turkey
About unlimited in Turkey
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Turkey?
These regional eSIMs include Turkey. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Turkey eSIM pick is 10 GB · 15 days for $5.99.
All 13 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 GB · 15 days | $2.99 | $0.20 | $1.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $1.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $4.99 | $0.17 | $1.00 |
| 10 GB · 15 days | $5.99 | $0.40 | $0.60 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $6.99 | $0.23 | $0.70 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $0.45 |
| 50 GB · 30 days | $22.99 | $0.77 | $0.46 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $5.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $7.99 | $1.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $8.99 | $1.28 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $12.99 | $1.30 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $19.99 | $1.33 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $27.99 | $0.93 | No cap |
Questions about Turkey
Which networks does the Turkey eSIM use?
The Turkey eSIM connects to Turk Telekom (Avea). It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Turkey?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $4.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Turkey?
Yes, from $5.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Turkey plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Turkey?
The main international airports are Istanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), Antalya (AYT), Ankara Esenboğa (ESB).
Does a regional eSIM cover Turkey?
Yes. Europe and Global include Turkey. The smallest, Europe, covers 41 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.