Turkey Travel eSIM
Turkcell coverage from $6.50 — and no IMEI registration to worry about.
Plans & prices
Selected 1 GB · 7 days 3 GB · 30 days 5 GB · 30 days 10 GB · 30 days 20 GB · 30 days
Total $6.50$13$19.50$30$49.50
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Turkey
Turkcell network
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in Turkey
Turkey’s eSIM runs on Turkcell, the largest national network, with strong coverage across Istanbul, the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, Cappadocia and the main Anatolian routes.
Plans run from $6.50 for 1 GB over 7 days to $49.50 for 20 GB over 30 days. Two weeks covering Istanbul, Cappadocia and the coast fits inside 5 GB ($19.50).
The IMEI question. Turkey is the country travellers hear scary things about, so: yes, Turkey restricts foreign handsets on local networks after roughly 120 days of in-country use unless the phone’s IMEI is registered and a fee paid. It targets grey-market phone imports, not tourists. A holiday, a business trip, even a month-long stay is nowhere near it — and because it’s a handset rule rather than a SIM rule, using an eSIM neither triggers it nor avoids it. Long-stay residents should look into registration; everyone else can forget it.
Coverage: 5G in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. Reliable LTE in Göreme and the Cappadocia balloon fields, across Antalya, Bodrum, Fethiye and Kaş, and along the main motorways. Thinner on the Lycian Way and in the higher Taurus and eastern Anatolian mountains.
Not included: Northern Cyprus, which runs separate networks and has its own plan.
Continuing into Europe? The Europe plan covers 47 destinations from $7.50, Turkey included.
How to install it
- 1
Buy in a minute
Pick a Turkey plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email in seconds — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
- 3
Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond Turkey?
One Europe plan covers 47 countries from $7.50 — worth it from the third border.
Turkey eSIM questions
Which network does the Turkey eSIM use?
Turkcell, the largest Turkish operator, with the widest coverage across Anatolia, the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts and Cappadocia.
What is the IMEI registration rule and does it affect me?
This is the important one. Turkey blocks foreign handsets from local networks after roughly 120 days of use in the country unless the IMEI is registered and a fee paid. It is aimed at people importing phones, not tourists — a normal holiday or business trip is nowhere near the threshold. It also applies to the handset, not the SIM, so it isn't something an eSIM changes either way. If you're staying for months, look into IMEI registration; if you're visiting for two weeks, ignore it.
Is 5G available in Turkey?
Yes, in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and the larger cities. The rest of the country is on 4G/LTE, which is fast and covers the coastal resorts, the motorway network and Cappadocia comfortably.
How much data do I need for two weeks in Turkey?
5 GB ($19.50) suits a two-week Istanbul, Cappadocia and coast itinerary. A week in Istanbul alone is fine on 3 GB ($13). 10 GB ($30) if you're working or hotspotting.
Are WhatsApp and social media accessible in Turkey?
Generally yes, but Turkey has a history of temporarily throttling or restricting social platforms during major news events. That's a network-level action applied to all operators including roaming traffic, so no provider can guarantee otherwise. It's occasional and short-lived, not a routine condition.
Will it work in Cappadocia and on the coast?
Yes. Göreme, Ürgüp and the balloon launch sites have solid coverage, as do Antalya, Bodrum, Fethiye, Kaş and the whole Turquoise Coast. The Lycian Way and the higher stretches of the Taurus mountains are where it thins.
Do I need to register the eSIM with my passport?
No. Turkish prepaid SIMs require passport registration at the point of sale. A roaming eSIM has no registration step at all.
Is Northern Cyprus included?
No. Northern Cyprus runs its own networks and is a separate destination — see the Northern Cyprus plan. This catches people out on Cyprus trips, because phones near the buffer zone can switch sides without you noticing.
Can I use it in Greece or Georgia?
Not the Turkey plan. Greece from $5.50 and Georgia each have their own, and the Europe plan covers 47 destinations from $7.50 including both Turkey and Greece.
Can I tether?
Yes, hotspot is enabled on all Turkey plans.