Arriving in Istanbul with a prepaid eSIM

Turkey eSIM plans

Install before departure, switch on after landing

Install your eSIM while you still have a reliable connection before boarding. Keep the eSIM line ready, then turn it on after landing at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW).

If you are comparing options with your usual mobile service, remember that Turkey is outside the EU/EEA, so check your own operator’s tariff before travelling.

From the airport to your first stop

Typical first stops in Istanbul include Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu, Galata and Kadıköy. Metro services and Havaist airport buses connect the airports with central districts, but routes and timetables can change.

Mobile coverage varies by place and building.

Choose data for your arrival and stay

For light daily use, plan around 150 MB a day; regular map, messaging and browsing use may need around 400 MB, while heavier use can reach 1000 MB a day.

Available options are 1 GB for 7 days at €1.39, 3 GB for 15 days at €3.99, 5 GB for 30 days at €6.99 (Vodafone 5G only), 10 GB for 30 days at €9.99, and 20 GB for 30 days at €22.99.

Vodafone 5G and Türk Telekom 5G are supplier listings, not a coverage guarantee.

Choose data for 3 days

Estimate your data use for maps, messages and video, then choose your Turkey plan. Actual usage depends on your apps and Wi-Fi availability.

• Light use (150 MB a day, about 0.45 GB in total): 1 GB Turkey, €1.39, 1 GB for 7 days.
• Moderate use (400 MB a day, about 1.2 GB in total): 3 GB Turkey, €3.99, 3 GB for 15 days.
• Heavy use (1000 MB a day, about 3 GB in total): 3 GB Turkey, €3.99, 3 GB for 15 days.

Networks and device compatibility

Plan details updated 2026-10-17. Vodafone 5G and Türk Telekom 5G are listed for Turkey plans; 5 GB supports Vodafone 5G only. Reception and speeds vary by location and device. All plans are data only, with no Turkish phone number. Check compatibility before purchase.