Turkey eSIM
Mobile data in Turkey without roaming charges. Install before you fly, get online the moment you land.
1 of 25 plans
- Network5G
- CoverageNationwide, 5G
- ActivationStarts when the eSIM first connects abroad
- Top-upSupported
- Install within180 days
- SMSSupported
- Internet exits inNL
eSIM for Turkey
Traveling to Turkey? Get mobile data without buying a physical SIM card. Your eSIM is delivered instantly, installs in under a minute, and the plan starts counting only when you connect on arrival.
Data only — calls and SMS go through your usual apps
Plans and prices for Turkey
25 plans, from $0.99 to $171.99. Validity options: 7 days, 30 days, 180 days.
The days start counting when the eSIM first connects in Turkey, so you can install it well before the trip. Some plans can be topped up; the plan card says which. Daily plans: 1 GB/day at full speed, then at reduced speed, from $0.99.
How much data do you need?
A rough guide by trip length, with the cheapest plan that covers it.
| 7 days | 14 days | 30 days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps, messengers, email≈ 307 MB a day | 3 GB$3.49 | 5 GB$5.49 | 10 GB$7.49 |
| Plus social media and photos≈ 1 GB a day | 10 GB$7.49 | 20 GB$14.99 | 50 GB$33.99 |
| Plus video calls and streaming≈ 2.5 GB a day | 20 GB$14.99 | 50 GB$33.99 | 500 MB/day$19.99 |
Questions
Does this eSIM work everywhere in Turkey?
Yes — it connects to local operator networks across Turkey, including the major cities and airports.
Which network will I use?
Local partner networks (5G).
When should I activate my eSIM?
Install it before you fly while you have Wi-Fi, then switch the eSIM line on when you land.
Turkey: how do I install the eSIM?
Before the trip, on Wi-Fi: open the eSIM link from your order page and tap “Install on this iPhone”, or scan the QR code in Settings → Mobile Data → Add eSIM (on Android: Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM). When you land, choose the eSIM line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Your own SIM stays in the phone.
Can I share my connection?
Yes, personal hotspot works, subject to the plan’s fair-use policy.
Can I make calls and send SMS?
Not over the mobile network — plans are data only. Calls and messages in WhatsApp, Telegram, FaceTime and similar apps work as usual, and your own SIM stays active for regular calls.
What happens when the data runs out?
The connection stops until you top up the same eSIM or buy a new plan.
Turkey: where can I buy an eSIM?
Online, on this page: pick a plan and pay, and the eSIM is issued right after payment — no shop, no passport. You can buy it days before the trip: the plan’s validity starts when you install it or first connect abroad, not when you pay (see “Activation” on the plan).
Do I need an account to buy?
No. After payment the eSIM opens from the order link — keep it. The BeeSim app is optional.
Does my phone support eSIM?
iPhone XR/XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and most flagships since 2020 do. The phone must not be locked to a carrier. Full list and how to check: compatible phones.
Good to know: Turkey
Turkey has three national networks: Turkcell, Vodafone Turkey and Türk Telekom. All three run 4G/LTE across the coast, Istanbul and Ankara; 5G has not been switched on commercially yet, so do not expect a 5G icon.
A local Turkish SIM needs a passport at the shop, and a foreign phone used with a Turkish SIM for more than 120 days must be registered and taxed. A travel eSIM is a roaming profile, so neither applies — nothing to register, nothing to show at the counter.
Messengers, maps and VoIP calls work normally. The eSIM only carries data: keep your own SIM active for the occasional call or bank SMS.
