Istanbul

Turkey eSIM

Land in Istanbul already online. Instant QR delivery on the Türk Telekom network — no roaming bills, no queues, no plastic SIM.

60 sec
average install time
Türk Telekom
local network
200+
countries covered
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What travellers say
Bharat Gutta's avatar
Google review · 2 years ago

I recently traveled to London in June and used Zetexa's eSIM for my data needs. Activating the eSIM was straightforward, with cle…

Czarina Arora's avatar
Google review · 2 years ago

I recently used Zetexa for my internet service during my trip to the UK and couldn't be happier! Their high-speed internet is inc…

Alankrita Vankamamidi's avatar
Google review · 2 years ago

I got their e-SIM as I was travelling to Japan for 2 weeks and I was sick of paying a lot of money for very little overall data…

karan sharma's avatar
Google review · 2 years ago

Zetexa's eSIM service is fantastic for traveling abroad. Quick activation and strong network coverage made my trip stress-free. H…

Alex's avatar
Google review · 2 years ago

My experience with Zetexa's eSIM has been exceptional. Excellent coverage and dependable connectivity were provided, and the setu…

Istanbul
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Türk Telekom · 5G / 4G · eSIM
Unlimited from
$1.35/dayon Unlimited · 30 days
or $0.68/day with ZetPass
Doesn’t connect? Get the full value back in refund coins. Unused plans too, at full value.Policy
WHAT YOU GET

What is a Turkey eSIM?

A Turkey eSIM is a SIM you install before you fly and use on a local network the moment you connect. ZetSIM's Turkey plans run on Türk Telekom and start at $2.70 for 1 GB over 7 days. Choose by trip length below; validity starts at your first connection, not at purchase.

  • No roaming chargesPrepaid, no contract
  • From $0.72 per GBOn the 100 GB plan
  • 3 to 180 daysPlans for any Turkey trip
  • Keep your own numberOn a dual-SIM phone
ALL PLANS

Best Turkey eSIM plans and pricesBest Turkey eSIM plans

15 affordable plans. Pick how long you are going, then how much data. Prices are in your currency.

Prices in $.

ZetPass50% off every eSIM plan

$3.00 for 30 days. Unlimited · 7 days drops from $13.50 to $6.75. How ZetPass works

Data calculator

How much data do you need?

Set your trip length and how you use your phone each day. We estimate the data and pick the cheapest plan that covers it.

Hours a day on each

  • Maps and navigation1 h
  • Messaging and email1 h
  • Web browsing1 h
  • Social media1 h
  • Music streaming0 h
  • Video streaming0 h
  • Video calls0.5 h

You need about

5.5 GB

715 MB a day for 7 days

Best plan for you

Unlimited · 7 days$13.50

No data plan of this length holds that much, so an unlimited plan is the safer choice.

Estimates for typical use. HD video and large uploads use more.

Excellent
Rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google
Full refund in coins
Any plan you have not activated comes back in full as refund coins while it is still valid. Incompatible device? The same.
Human support, 24/7
Real people on WhatsApp and chat in 11 languages — not a ticket queue.
PCI-DSS secure checkout
Card details never touch our servers — Stripe and Razorpay handle every payment.

Your 7 days starts at your first connection abroad, not when you pay — and it runs as a rolling window. Connect at 01:00 and it lasts until 01:00 on day 8, not to midnight.

Regional pack

One eSIM for 10 countries in Middle East

Turkey is covered, plus 9 more on the same eSIM.

Countries covered10
  • Turkey
  • Bahrain
  • Egypt
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Kuwait
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
Plans in this packPlans from $4.40
See all Middle East plans
Before you buy

Does your phone support an eSIM?

Dial *#06# on your keypad. If the panel that opens lists an EID, your phone is eSIM-ready. It works on iPhone and Android, takes about ten seconds, and nothing leaves your device.

Not listed? Dial *#06# — if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. See the full list

No EID? The phone takes a physical SIM only, and a travel eSIM will not work on it. If the EID is there but your handset came from a carrier, check it is not network-locked before you buy.

Three taps to online

Installed before you board

Your QR arrives by email the moment payment clears. Install on the sofa, land in Istanbul connected.

01
Pick your plan

Choose unlimited, fixed data, or data with calls. The price you see is the price you pay.

Takes 20 seconds
02
Scan the QR

It lands in your inbox instantly. Install the profile at home over Wi-Fi and leave it dormant.

No SIM swap needed
03
Land connected

The plan activates the moment you connect in Turkey — validity starts then, not at purchase.

Maps live at the gate
Keep it for every trip

Your eSIM never expires

Only a plan has a validity. The eSIM stays on your phone, so whenever you need data again you add a new plan to the same eSIM.

  • No new QR codeA top-up goes onto the eSIM you already installed. Nothing to scan, nothing to reinstall.
  • Top up for your next tripMost eSIMs take plans for other destinations too, so one eSIM can travel with you.
  • Plan expired? Add anotherWhen a plan runs out, the eSIM stays. Add a new plan and carry on with the same profile.

Key features

Local network
Türk Telekom — the network locals use, not a roaming network
Speed
4G LTE and 5G where the local network has it live
Tethering
Hotspot allowed on every plan, share with up to 5 devices
Voice & SMS
Available on Data + calls plans; WhatsApp calling on all plans
Top-ups
Add data mid-trip from the app — no new QR, no new profile
Refunds
Full value back in refund coins on any plan that has not been activated and is still valid
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Unlimited plans carry 2 GB of high-speed data per day, then unlimited data at 256 kbps. The counter resets on a 24-hour timer from your first connection — activate at 10 AM and fresh high-speed data lands at 10 AM daily.

Mobile networks in Turkey

Your Turkey eSIM connects to the local network below on 4G/5G — the same masts residents use, so you are never roaming. Your device picks whichever has the best signal where you are.

  • Türk Telekom4G/5G

Local facts: Turkey

Airports

  • Istanbul AirportIST
  • Sabiha Gökçen International AirportSAW
  • Dalaman International AirportDLM
  • Antalya International AirportAYT

ZetSIM vs other eSIMs

Our column: Turkey's own cheapest unlimited plan, live in your currency. Other columns: each provider's own 7-day unlimited plan for Turkey, in USD at 5 October 2026 market rates

FEATURES
ZetSIM
Airalo
Saily
Holafly
7 days unlimited
$13.50 · 7 days
$24.50
$26.99
$27.50
Affordability
Lowest per GB
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Both GB & unlimited plans
Unlimited only
Top up in any countryOnly on ZetSIM
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Both eSIM & physical SIM
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Voice & SMS on a local number
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Local regulatory compliance
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Refund if your trip is cancelled
100%
Case by case
Case by case
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Human support
24/7 human chat, call if unresolved
Chat and email
Chat only
Chat, WhatsApp, email

Turkey eSIM from $2.70 — same coverage, fewer compromises.

Competitor figures are each provider's own published Turkey price in USD, collected by our team and converted at 5 October 2026 mid-market rates. They are indicative and change without notice.

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Turkey
4.2 GBof 5 GB left
PlanUnlimited · 7 days
NetworkTürk Telekom
StatusActive
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Travel guides

Turkey travel guides

Plan the trip around your eSIM: entry rules, the best time to go, where to stay and what to do.

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Turkey eSIM questions

Still unsure? Our team answers on WhatsApp in minutes, in 11 languages.

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ZetSIM's Turkey eSIM is built for travellers who want instant activation, reliable coverage and affordable prepaid data. It connects to premium local networks and also offers regional and global plans for longer trips.

Yes. Buying before departure lets you install in minutes and get online the moment you land — no hunting for a local SIM or queuing at an airport kiosk.

Yes. ZetSIM offers regional plans that work across multiple destinations, so one eSIM can cover a multi-country itinerary without swapping profiles.

Considerably. Travellers save up to 60% against home-operator roaming, with transparent prepaid pricing and no hidden fees.

Yes. WhatsApp calls, video and messaging all work, and on a dual-SIM phone your home number stays active for banking OTPs and important calls while ZetSIM carries the data.

Yes, where the local network has 5G coverage. The profile automatically connects to the fastest available network for streaming, navigation and calls.

The ZetSIM app shows real-time usage, lets you top up instantly and manages every country, regional and global eSIM from one dashboard.

Yes. It is a lifetime reusable eSIM — buy another plan before your next journey and keep the same profile across 200+ countries.

No, you can keep your physical SIM installed if your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked.

Yes, you can use video calls, email, messaging, and other online services, depending on your data allowance and network connection.

Check that the eSIM and mobile data are enabled. If it still does not connect, follow ZetSIM’s setup instructions or contact customer support.

Yes, the profile can be reused with another eligible plan, subject to ZetSIM’s current plan terms