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Turkey eSIM data plans

Connects to local networks

  • Türk Telekom
  • Vodafone
  • 5G
  • 1 GB30 days $2.90
  • 3 GB30 days $3.90
  • 5 GB30 days $4.90
  • 10 GB60 days −65% per GBSave 65% per GB$8.90
  • 15 GB60 days −65% per GBSave 65% per GB$13.90
  • 30 GB90 days $24.90
  • 50 GB120 days $39.90
  • 100 GB120 days $79.90
Buy 10 GB for $8.90Add to cart

Prices in USD. Card, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted.

Turkey: The Galata Tower rising above the cityscape of Istanbul with birds flying overhead
Photo: Anna Berdnik on Unsplash

Coverage and networks in Turkey

Networks
Türk Telekom, Vodafone
Speed
5G where available, otherwise 4G
Plan type
Data only, hotspot allowed
Validity
Starts on first connection

Mobile data in Turkey: the 120-day phone rule and throttled apps

By Arman Murzabulatov
Founder of globeSIM · LinkedIn · X

The centres of all 81 provinces got 5G on 1 April 2026, when all three networks switched it on; elsewhere you'll mostly be on 4G, as wider 5G coverage is a two-year target. Türk Telekom and Vodafone are the two you'll use.

120 days, then registration
A phone brought from abroad can use Turkish networks, roaming included, for up to 120 days without registration. Staying longer? You must register the phone and pay a fee that rises every year, or it gets blocked on all three networks.
Apps can slow down during protests
Turkey has throttled social media at times of unrest. During protests in March 2025, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal were slowed on all major networks. In September 2025 the same apps were unreachable in Istanbul for about 21 hours. Many VPN services have been blocked for years, so don't count on one. Keep tickets and addresses saved offline.
Airport Wi-Fi with your passport
Free IGA Wi-Fi at Istanbul Airport doesn't need a Turkish number. Scan your passport at an IGA Wi-Fi kiosk, note the code it gives you, then enter it on the login page. You can also log in with your phone number and a password sent by SMS.

Last checked: November 2026 · How we research destination notes

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Turkey eSIM prices compared

The cheapest plan of each size from three well-known eSIM providers, next to ours.

DataglobeSIMAiraloSailyNomad
1 GB$2.90✓ Cheapest30 days$4.003 days$3.997 days$4.007 days
3 GB$3.90✓ Cheapest30 days$6.003 days$6.9930 days$6.0030 days
5 GB$4.90✓ Cheapest30 days$9.007 days$9.9930 days$9.0030 days
10 GB$8.90✓ Cheapest60 days$14.507 days$15.9930 days$13.0030 days

Each provider's cheapest plan of that size that works here, including their regional plans; no unlimited, daily-limit, subscription or new-customer-only offers. Prices in US dollars as listed on 1 November 2026 (via esimdb.com and the providers' sites). Prices change, so check before you buy.

Best eSIM for Turkey: prices, networks and phone rules

Before you fly

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Questions about Turkey eSIMs

Which networks will my Turkey eSIM use?

In Turkey your eSIM connects to the local networks Türk Telekom and Vodafone, and your phone switches automatically to the one with the best signal. You get 5G where the network offers it, and 4G elsewhere.

When does my plan start?

Validity starts the first time your phone connects to a supported network at your destination, not when you buy or install it.

Can I keep my regular number?

Yes. The eSIM is data-only and sits next to your usual SIM, so you can still receive calls and texts on your number (your home carrier’s roaming rates apply to those).

Can I share data with my laptop?

Yes, hotspot and tethering are allowed on all plans.

What if I run out of data?

Add more data to the same eSIM from your account in a few taps. You don’t need to install anything new.

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