# Turkey eSIM

> A 5 GB Turkey eSIM costs £5.99 for 30 days on Avea/Türk Telekom and Vodafone with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 100 MB. Delivered by email in seconds.

In Istanbul, a ride is a tap away in Uber or BiTaksi, and WhatsApp keeps you in touch with home. Your eSIM brings both with you, whether you spend three days in the city or a fortnight touring Cappadocia, Izmir and Bodrum.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: Turkey; speed up to 5G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: NL
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/turkey

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 MB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | – | yes |
| 500 MB | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | – | yes |
| 500 MB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | – | yes |
| 1 GB | 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | £3.99 | yes |
| 2 GB | 15 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £1.33 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £1.66 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £5.99 / €7.49 / $7.99 | £1.20 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £7.99 / €9.99 / $9.99 | £0.80 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £15.99 / €18.99 / $19.99 | £0.80 | yes |
| 50 GB | 30 days | £35.99 / €42.99 / $45.99 | £0.72 | yes |
| 50 GB | 180 days | £37.99 / €45.99 / $49.99 | £0.76 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £2.72 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £4.49 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.84 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £4.49 / €5.49 / $5.99 | £1.31 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £4.49 / €5.49 / $5.99 | £0.92 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £5.49 / €6.99 / $7.49 | £0.75 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £9.49 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £0.65 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $3.99 | £3.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £1.33 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £4.99 / €5.99 / $6.99 | £1.00 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £5.49 / €6.49 / $6.99 | £0.78 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £5.49 / €6.49 / $6.99 | £0.55 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £6.99 / €8.49 / $9.49 | £0.47 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £12.49 / €14.49 / $15.99 | £0.42 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £2.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £1.00 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £8.49 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £0.85 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £8.49 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £0.61 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £8.49 / €9.99 / $10.99 | £0.42 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £11.99 / €13.99 / $15.49 | £0.40 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £22.99 / €27.49 / $29.49 | £0.38 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99 | £1.33 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £9.99 / €10.99 / $11.99 | £1.11 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £12.49 / €14.99 / $16.49 | £0.83 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £12.49 / €14.99 / $16.49 | £0.59 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £12.49 / €14.99 / $16.49 | £0.42 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £18.49 / €21.99 / $23.99 | £0.41 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £36.49 / €43.49 / $47.49 | £0.41 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 1 day | £4.99 / €5.99 / $5.99 | £1.00 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 3 days | £12.99 / €14.99 / $16.99 | £0.87 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 5 days | £16.99 / €20.49 / $22.49 | £0.68 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 7 days | £16.99 / €20.49 / $22.49 | £0.49 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 10 days | £16.99 / €20.49 / $22.49 | £0.34 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 15 days | £25.49 / €30.49 / $33.49 | £0.34 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 30 days | £50.49 / €60.99 / $65.99 | £0.34 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | £0.70 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £17.99 / €21.99 / $23.99 | £0.60 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £24.49 / €29.49 / $31.99 | £0.49 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £24.49 / €29.49 / $31.99 | £0.35 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £24.49 / €29.49 / $31.99 | £0.24 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £36.99 / €43.99 / $47.99 | £0.25 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £72.99 / €87.49 / $94.99 | £0.24 | yes |

## Networks

- Turkey: Avea/Türk Telekom (5G), Vodafone (5G)

## Which Turkey eSIM plan do I need?

Match your days in Turkey to how you'll use your phone, and pick the plan that fits.

- **A city break in Istanbul:** choose 1 GB a day for 3 days. That covers standard use, with maps, social media and a few rides in Uber or BiTaksi.
- **A fortnight touring Cappadocia, Izmir and Bodrum:** choose 10 GB for 30 days for standard use, with plenty of room for messages and maps.
- **A long stay of a month:** choose 20 GB for 30 days for standard use, keeping WhatsApp and maps close at hand every day.
- **A week in Turkey plus a neighbouring country:** choose 5 GB for 30 days for standard use. For a wider route, the [Europe bundle](/esim/europe-34-countries) covers 34 countries, Turkey included.

Most plans can be [topped up](/help/top-up-esim) mid-trip, so you can add data if your days run longer.

## Will my eSIM have signal in Turkey?

Your eSIM connects to Avea/Türk Telekom or Vodafone, and 5G is available in Turkey. You don't pick a network. Your phone chooses between them by itself as you move around.

Keep mobile data on when you land and you can message on WhatsApp, book a ride with Uber or BiTaksi, and find your way around Istanbul, Antalya or Cappadocia. Your data reaches the internet through the Netherlands, a normal setup for travel eSIMs; see [how IP addresses work abroad](/help/ip-address-another-country). Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once the day's allowance runs out.

## Using your phone in Turkey: data tips

- **Arriving:** Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land at Istanbul (IST), Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) or Antalya (AYT). Keep data roaming on for the eSIM line ([how to turn it on](/help/turn-on-data-roaming)).
- **Getting around:** Download Uber and BiTaksi before you fly, so both are ready when you need a ride from the airport.
- **Staying in touch:** WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready. Your home number stays on for calls and texts.
- **Blocked services:** Social media can be slowed or restricted during major events. If an app won't load, your eSIM can use a Netherlands IP address, which can help with some services ([how it works](/help/ip-address-another-country)).
- **Data:** Light use, such as maps, messages and email, is about 1.8 GB a week. Standard use, with social media and some video, is about 4.9 GB a week. Most plans can be topped up.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for Turkey?

Turkey eSIMs start at £3.99 for 100 MB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £5.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which networks does the Turkey eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to Avea/Türk Telekom and Vodafone in Turkey, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my Turkey eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Turkey, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Turkey eSIM?

Yes. Most Turkey plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.

### Why does my IP address show another country?

Turkey plans route your data through Netherlands, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Turkey are not affected.

### Does it come with a phone number?

Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.

### What if my plans change?

Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.

### Does Uber work with an eSIM in Turkey?

Yes, Uber is one of Turkey's ride apps, and BiTaksi is the other. Both need mobile data to find your car, so keep data on as you leave the airport at Istanbul (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).

### Is there 5G in Turkey?

Yes, Turkey has 5G, and the networks there are Avea/Türk Telekom and Vodafone. Whether 5G shows up depends on your phone, so check its settings before you land in Istanbul.

### Can I use WhatsApp in Turkey?

Yes, WhatsApp is the messaging app to use in Turkey, and it runs on your eSIM's mobile data. That means you can send messages home from Istanbul, Izmir or Bodrum as usual.

### Will social media work in Turkey during big events?

Not always. Social media can be slowed or restricted during major events in Turkey, so don't rely on it for live updates in Istanbul on a big night.

### Which eSIM covers Turkey and Europe together?

Turkey is one of the 34 countries in the Europe bundle, so a trip from Istanbul to other European stops can run on one eSIM. Turkey also sits in the Middle East and Middle East & North Africa bundles, so check your route first.