eSIM for Istanbul
Mobile data in Istanbul from $2.49, on Turk Telekom Turkey and Vodafone Turkey. Install the eSIM before you fly and it connects when you land.
Arriving in Istanbul
Your eSIM connects as soon as you land at İstanbul (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). Switch the eSIM line on for mobile data (with data roaming enabled) and you can book a ride or open maps before passport control.
Getting around Istanbul online
Apps worth installing before you go: BiTaksi, İstanbulkart, and Google Maps.
The eSIM works across the city and on day trips, including Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu, Kadıköy, and Princes’ Islands.
Which plan for Istanbul?
- For 3 days: 1 GB · 7 days at $2.99
- For 5 days: 3 GB · 7 days at $3.49
- For 14 days: 5 GB · 15 days at $4.99
Istanbul eSIM: your questions
Which eSIM is best for Istanbul?
A Türkiye plan covers Istanbul and the rest of the country. For a typical stay of 5 days, 3 GB · 7 days for $3.49 is enough for maps, messaging and social media.
Does the eSIM work at İstanbul (IST)?
Yes. Install it at home over Wi-Fi; it connects to a local network as soon as your plane lands.
Can I use it outside Istanbul?
Yes. The plan covers all of Türkiye, so it keeps working on day trips and if you travel on.