Networks and speeds in Turkey
Plans here run on Vodafone (5G) and Avea/Türk Telekom (5G); each plan names its operator and its best generation. 5G is included where the operator has it and your phone supports the local bands; elsewhere you get 4G.
Local eSIM
Turkey eSIM plans
Install at home, switch on when you land.
Networks
- Vodafone5G
- Avea/Türk Telekom5G
From$1.16US dollars, no roaming feesPrices checked 9 November 2026
The cheapest Turkey eSIM is $1.27 for 1 GB · 7 days; unlimited data costs $1.16 a day (the first 1 GB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy). Plans run on Vodafone and Avea/Türk Telekom, with 5G. Prices checked 9 November 2026.
Choose your plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 1 GB each dayYou get 1 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 512 Kbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorVodafone $1.16per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 1 GB each dayYou get 1 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 1 Mbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorVodafone $1.38per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataPremiumFair use policyAfter 1 GB each dayYou get 1 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 1 Mbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorsVodafone +1 $1.71per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 2 GB each dayYou get 2 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 512 Kbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorVodafone $2.20per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 2 GB each dayYou get 2 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 1 Mbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorVodafone $2.48per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataPremiumFair use policyAfter 2 GB each dayYou get 2 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 1 Mbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorsVodafone +1 $3.22per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 3 GB each dayYou get 3 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 1 Mbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorVodafone $3.55per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataPremiumFair use policyAfter 3 GB each dayYou get 3 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 1 Mbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorsVodafone +1 $4.59per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 5 GB each dayYou get 5 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 512 Kbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorVodafone $4.95per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataPremiumFair use policyAfter 5 GB each dayYou get 5 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 512 Kbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorsVodafone +1 $5.94per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataFair use policyAfter 10 GB each dayYou get 10 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 512 Kbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork4GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorVodafone $7.15per dayView plan
- Unlimited dataPremiumFair use policyAfter 10 GB each dayYou get 10 GB at high speed each day. After that, the fair use policy slows data to 512 Kbps until the next day, so you are never cut off.Validity1–30 daysNetwork5GTop-upUp to 9 timesOperatorsVodafone +1 $11.03per dayView plan
At a glance
Turkey eSIM at a glance
- From
- $1.16
- 27 plans
- Unlimited data
- $1.16 a day
- The first 1 GB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy
- Data plans
- $1.27
- 1 GB · 7 days
- Validity
- Up to 180 days
- Unlimited: 1–30 days
- Networks
- 5G
- Vodafone, Avea/Türk Telekom
- Top-ups
- Up to 9 times
- On 27 of 27 plans
Prices
Turkey eSIM prices
| Data | Validity | Price | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $1.27 | Vodafone · 5G |
| 1 GB | 7 days | $1.54 | Vodafone, Avea/Türk Telekom · 5G |
| 2 GB | 15 days | $3.41 | Vodafone · 5G |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $3.82 | Vodafone · 5G |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $3.91 | Vodafone · 5G |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $4.29 | Vodafone, Avea/Türk Telekom · 5G |
| 3 GB | 30 days | $4.32 | Vodafone, Avea/Türk Telekom · 5G |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $6.33 | Vodafone · 5G |
| 5 GB | 30 days | $6.79 | Vodafone, Avea/Türk Telekom · 5G |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $8.83 | Vodafone · 5G |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $12.38 | Vodafone, Avea/Türk Telekom · 5G |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $18.12 | Vodafone · 5G |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $25.44 | Vodafone, Avea/Türk Telekom · 5G |
| 50 GB | 30 days | $42.30 | Vodafone · 5G |
| 50 GB | 180 days | $45.32 | Vodafone · 5G |
| Unlimited: the first 1 GB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy | 1 to 30 days | $1.16 a day | Vodafone · 5G |
| Unlimited: the first 1 GB each day at high speed, then 1 Mbps under the fair use policy | 1 to 30 days | $1.38 a day | Vodafone · 5G |
| Unlimited: the first 1 GB each day at high speed, then 1 Mbps under the fair use policy | 1 to 30 days | $1.71 a day | Vodafone, Avea/Türk Telekom · 5G |
| Unlimited: the first 2 GB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy | 1 to 30 days | $2.20 a day | Vodafone · 5G |
| Unlimited: the first 2 GB each day at high speed, then 1 Mbps under the fair use policy | 1 to 30 days | $2.48 a day | Vodafone · 5G |
| Unlimited: the first 2 GB each day at high speed, then 1 Mbps under the fair use policy | 1 to 30 days | $3.22 a day | Vodafone, Avea/Türk Telekom · 5G |
| Unlimited: the first 3 GB each day at high speed, then 1 Mbps under the fair use policy | 1 to 30 days | $3.55 a day | Vodafone · 5G |
| Unlimited: the first 3 GB each day at high speed, then 1 Mbps under the fair use policy | 1 to 30 days | $4.59 a day | Vodafone, Avea/Türk Telekom · 5G |
| Unlimited: the first 5 GB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy | 1 to 30 days | $4.95 a day | Vodafone · 5G |
| Unlimited: the first 5 GB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy | 1 to 30 days | $5.94 a day | Vodafone, Avea/Türk Telekom · 5G |
| Unlimited: the first 10 GB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy | 1 to 30 days | $7.15 a day | Vodafone · 5G |
| Unlimited: the first 10 GB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy | 1 to 30 days | $11.03 a day | Vodafone, Avea/Türk Telekom · 5G |
Against Airalo, Saily and Nomad, checked 27 October 2026
| Data | ONE eSIM Our price | Airalo | Saily | Nomad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $1.27 (7 days) Cheapest, saves $2.22 | $4.00 (3 days) | $3.49 (3 days) | $4.00 (7 days) |
| 5 GB | $6.33 (30 days) Cheapest, saves $2.66 | $9.00 (7 days) | $8.99 (7 days) | $9.00 (30 days) |
| 10 GB | $8.83 (30 days) Cheapest, saves $5.67 | $14.50 (7 days) | $14.99 (7 days) | $15.00 (30 days) |
Before you go
Travelling in Turkey
How much data do you need in Turkey?
Maps, messaging, ride apps and a few photos use about 300 to 500 MB a day, so 1 GB covers a short stay and 3 to 5 GB a week of normal use. The smallest plan is 1 GB · 7 days for $1.27; a longer trip is cheaper per gigabyte on a bigger plan. For video calls, streaming or a hotspot for a laptop, unlimited daily data starts at $1.16 a day. Most plans top up from your order page if you run low.
Where travellers use it
Most of our customers land in Istanbul and Antalya and travel on to Cappadocia, Izmir and Bodrum. Coverage follows the operator’s network, so a city centre, an airport and a main road are covered everywhere; remote coast and mountains depend on the plan’s operator.
eSIM or a local SIM card in Turkey?
Turkey registers every local SIM to a passport and blocks foreign phones that use a Turkish SIM for more than 120 days unless the phone is registered for a fee. A travel eSIM is not a Turkish SIM, so none of that applies and the phone is never blocked.
City guides: Istanbul eSIMAntalya eSIM
Going further?
Need broader coverage?
These multi-country eSIMs include Turkey and keep working when you cross a border.
Why an eSIM
Why use an eSIM in Turkey?
Landing in Turkey with data already working means maps, translation and your ride from the airport are ready before you reach the exit. No kiosk, no passport photocopy, no hunting for Wi-Fi.
Your home SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts. The eSIM handles data on local networks, so you avoid roaming bills without losing your number.
Install on Wi-Fi at home and keep the line switched off until you land. Validity starts the first time it connects abroad, not when you buy.
How our Turkey prices compare with Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad →Good to know
How much does an eSIM for Turkey cost?
Plans start at $1.16; a data plan costs from $1.27 for 1 GB · 7 days. Unlimited daily data costs $1.16 a day (the first 1 GB each day at high speed, then 512 Kbps under the fair use policy). Prices are in US dollars and include everything: no roaming fees, no subscription.
When does my Turkey plan start?
On nearly every plan, the first time the eSIM connects to a network abroad, not when you buy or install it. A few plans start on installation; each plan says which. Install within 180 days of purchase.
Do I need to change any settings?
Turn the travel line on, enable data roaming for that line only, and set it as your mobile data line. Keep data roaming off on your home line. Most phones set the APN automatically. If you are connected but have no data, enter the APN shown on your order page or eSIM page (none shown means the phone sets it itself), or reply to your order email and we will help.
How fast is it?
Each Turkey plan lists its operators and whether they run 3G, 4G or 5G; each plan card shows its best generation. Daily unlimited plans slow to the fair-use speed shown on the plan once the day's full-speed data is used.
Can I top up or buy again?
Most plans can be topped up from your order page, with more data for the same area or more days. Plans marked non-reloadable cannot; buy a new one and it installs the same way.
Is tethering allowed?
Yes, personal hotspot works on every plan.
Will my phone get blocked in Turkey with this eSIM?
No. The 120-day phone registration rule applies to Turkish SIM cards. A travel eSIM connects through a foreign operator, so there is no registration and no block, however long you stay.
Does it work in Cappadocia and on the Aegean coast?
Turkcell and Vodafone cover Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir, Bodrum and Cappadocia with 4G and 5G in the cities. Expect weaker signal inside the valleys around Göreme and on boat trips off the coast.
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