Travelling to Turkey? With an esimzu eSIM you get instant mobile data with no roaming fees, from €1,99.
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 d | €1,99 |
| 3 GB | 30 d | €2,99 |
| 5 GB | 30 d | €3,99 |
| 10 GB | 30 d | €4,99 |
| 20 GB | 30 d | €8,49 |
| 50 GB | 180 d | €19,99 |
The three major operators are Turkcell, Vodafone and Turk Telekom, which together cover all of Turkey with 4G. Turkcell has the best coverage in remote and mountainous areas in the east, while Vodafone is strong along the Aegean and Mediterranean coast at Bodrum, Izmir and Antalya. In the big cities such as Istanbul and Ankara, coverage is excellent everywhere. Networks: Turkcell, Vodafone, Türk Telekom.
For an ordinary holiday, an eSIM of 3 to 5 GB is enough. If you travel around along the coast and the interior, choose a larger package because video and navigation use up data quickly.
Turkey requires IMEI registration for foreign devices used on a Turkish network for longer than 120 days, but for ordinary tourists with an eSIM data package under 90 days no restriction applies.
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Yes. Our eSIM gives you instant mobile data in Turkey on the local networks, with no roaming fees. Your phone needs to support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked.
It depends on your trip. For mostly maps and messaging, 1 to 3 GB is plenty. If you use navigation, social media and some streaming, plan for roughly 1 GB every two to three days.
Right after payment. You receive a QR code on screen and by email immediately. It is best to install it at home over Wi-Fi before you leave.
Yes. Your own SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts. The eSIM runs alongside it, purely for mobile data in Turkey.
The cheapest eSIM for Turkey at esimzu starts from €1,99, with a lowest-price guarantee. You pay in euros by Bancontact, card or crypto and receive the eSIM instantly by QR code, with no app or physical SIM card.
Yes, the Turkish government blocked the websites and apps of some eSIM providers, but the eSIM data packages themselves keep working. So it is best to activate your eSIM before you leave, and then you are online immediately on arrival.
No, for a trip shorter than 120 days you do not have to register anything. The IMEI registration requirement and the associated costs only apply to those who want to keep using their foreign device in Turkey long term.