# Best eSIM for Turkey in 2026: prices compared

> A 5 GB, 30-day Turkey eSIM from eSIMology costs £5.99 on Türk Telekom and Vodafone with 5G. The same 5 GB for 30 days costs £8.00 at Airalo and £7.49 at Saily; Holafly sells unlimited plans only, from £10.00 for 3 days. Prices checked 7 November 2026.

Three things decide the right Turkey eSIM: the network it runs on, how much data you need, and what speed you get once a daily allowance is used up. eSIMology's plans run on Avea/Türk Telekom and Vodafone, with 5G where the network offers it. Check each one before you pay.

- 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
- Buy: https://esimology.com/esim/turkey
- URL: https://esimology.com/guides/best-esim-for-turkey

## Prices for the same trip (GBP, VAT included)

| Trip | eSIMology | Airalo | Holafly | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 | – | unlimited only | £5.49 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | £5.99 | £8.00 | unlimited only | £7.49 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | £7.99 | £12.00 | unlimited only | £12.49 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | £15.99 | £17.50 | unlimited only | £17.49 |

Rival prices from each provider's own Turkey page, as shown to a UK visitor, read 7 November 2026. eSIMology prices are live.

## What you get from each

| What you get | eSIMology | Airalo | Holafly | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy without an account | Yes: guest checkout, no app | Account needed before checkout | Yes: guest checkout | App sign-in needed to install |
| Refunds on unused eSIMs | Full refund to your card within 30 days | In the app as Airmoney credit; card refunds by request | Full if not activated, within 6 months; $3.50 fee on partial refunds | Full within 30 days if not installed |
| Speed after a daily cap | Printed on every plan | “Slows”, no speed given | No speed given | 1 Mbps, in its terms |
| Fixed-GB data plans | Yes, with the price per GB | Yes | No: unlimited by the day only | Yes |
| Data left and top-up | On a web page, no app | In the app | In the app | In the app |
| Phone check before paying | Checks the phone you're on at checkout | A list of phones | *#06# test and a list | A list by brand |
| Install | One tap on iPhone, QR code or codes, by email | In the app, QR code or codes | One tap in the app, QR code or codes | App-guided |
| Currencies | GBP, EUR, USD | 16 currencies, often charged in USD | USD and EUR in the app | GBP, USD, EUR, CHF |

## What should you check in a Turkey eSIM?

- **Network and 5G:** Check which network your eSIM runs on before you buy. eSIMology's plans run on the networks named above, with 5G where the network offers it.
- **Data size and top-ups:** [Match the plan to how you use your phone](/how-much-data-do-i-need). For a 7-day trip with standard use (about 4.9 GB in all), 5 GB for 30 days suits. For 14 days of standard use (about 9.8 GB in all), 10 GB for 30 days suits. Heavy users should look at daily allowances, such as 2 GB a day for 15 days, or bigger fixed plans like 50 GB for 30 days. Most plans can be topped up, and you check data left on a web page, with no app.
- **Speed after your daily allowance:** Once a daily allowance is used up, speed drops to 512 Kbps. This is printed on every eSIMology plan, so you can see it before you pay.
- **Where data reaches the internet:** eSIMology's data reaches the internet through the Netherlands.

## Fixed GB, daily or unlimited: which Turkey eSIM fits your trip?

Pick fixed GB when you know your total. Pick a daily allowance when use changes day to day.

- **Istanbul city break, 3 days:** Expect WhatsApp and rides in Uber or BiTaksi each day. Standard use fits 1 GB a day for 3 days. Your eSIM uses Avea/Türk Telekom or Vodafone, with 5G where the network offers it.
- **Cappadocia and Antalya, two weeks:** A fixed plan carries your data across the whole trip. Standard use fits 10 GB for 30 days, and most plans can be topped up if you need more.
- **Izmir and Bodrum, one week:** Light use fits 2 GB for 15 days. Heavy use fits 2 GB a day for 7 days. Once the day's allowance is used, speed drops to 512 Kbps.
- **A month of heavy use:** eSIMology offers 2 GB a day for 30 days. Holafly sells unlimited plans by the day only. Airalo and Saily sell fixed-GB plans and unlimited ones, and Saily's unlimited options include 5 and 365 days.

## Questions

### Which is cheaper for 5 GB over 30 days in Turkey?

For 5 GB over 30 days in Turkey: eSIMology £5.99, Saily £7.49, Airalo £8.00. Holafly sells unlimited plans only. Rival prices from their own Turkey pages, read 7 November 2026; ours are live.

### Can I get a refund on an unused Turkey eSIM?

eSIMology: Full refund to your card within 30 days. Airalo: In the app as Airmoney credit; card refunds by request. Holafly: Full if not activated, within 6 months; $3.50 fee on partial refunds. Saily: Full within 30 days if not installed.

### Do I need an app to check my data in Turkey?

eSIMology: On a web page, no app. Airalo: In the app. Holafly: In the app. Saily: In the app.

### Which networks does a Turkey eSIM from eSIMology use?

It connects to Türk Telekom and Vodafone in Turkey, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal by itself.

### Is an unlimited or a fixed-GB eSIM better for Turkey?

Fixed-GB suits a known total, and a daily allowance suits heavy daily use. eSIMology sells both, and most plans can be topped up. Once the daily allowance is used, speed drops to 512 Kbps. Holafly sells unlimited plans by the day only, while Airalo and Saily sell fixed-GB and unlimited day plans.