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Turkey at a glance
Checked 4 November 2026- Cheapest plan listed
- $2.401 GB / 30 days, Yesim (Ubigi: 1 GB / 7 days for $3)
- 7 days unlimited
- $22Ubigi (Maya’s global plan: $19.99)
- 10 GB for 30 days
- $13Ubigi, and Nomad on sale (regular $15)
- Do this first
- Buy and install your eSIM before you arrive, with enough data for the whole trip
These Turkey plans are data-only, with no Turkish phone number. Keep your home SIM on for bank and app SMS codes.
Why Turkey is different
Some provider sites and apps don’t work inside Turkey. On their official Turkey pages, four of the providers we checked warn about this:
- Nomad: “Our website and app are not accessible in Turkey. Please buy enough data before arrival.”
- Ubigi: says its app and website are currently inaccessible from within Turkey.
- Saily and Yesim: say access to their app (and, for Yesim, website) may be limited in Turkey.
Airalo’s and Holafly’s Turkey pages didn’t mention access problems, but that isn’t a guarantee either will work. The practical answer is the one Nomad gives: buy enough data before you arrive, install the eSIM at home, and don’t plan on topping up from inside Turkey.
The 120-day device rule. Turkey’s telecoms regulator, BTK, runs a central device registration system. BTK says phones brought from abroad can be used on Turkish networks for 120 days from your entry without registration; after that, unregistered devices are cut off. That’s plenty for a holiday. BTK’s page doesn’t say how this applies to travel eSIMs that roam onto Turkish networks, so we don’t make any claim either way. If you’re staying longer, check BTK’s official guidance.
Quick picks
A week or two, normal use
A 10 GB / 30-day fixed plan. Ubigi listed $13; Nomad was $13 on sale (regular $15), and Airalo $15.50. Buy enough before you fly.
Heavy use or tethering
A week of unlimited data costs $22 from Ubigi, which gives 5 GB a day at full speed and then 2 Mbps until the next day. Airalo costs $24.50. Maya’s global plan is $19.99.
A longer holiday
Nomad’s 10-day unlimited plan costs $28, the lowest for that length here. Its site and app don’t work in Turkey, so buy it before you go.
A month or more
Nomad’s 50 GB for 30 days costs $31, against $34.50 at Airalo. For a month of unlimited data, Maya’s global plan ($49.99) was lowest; Ubigi lists $64.
Step 1: Size your plan for Turkey
Because topping up inside Turkey may not be possible, size generously. As a rough guide, maps and messaging use hundreds of megabytes a day, while video and video calls can use several gigabytes. These are general estimates, not measurements.
Under a week, maps, messages and transit
5 GB fixed plan
1–2 weeks, photos, social apps and video
10–20 GB fixed, or unlimited
Remote work, video calls, tethering a laptop
Unlimited, after checking its fair-use and hotspot rules
Step 2: Compare published prices
Unlimited plans by trip length
| Days | Airalo | Nomad | Holafly | Ubigi | Yesim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $11.50 (lowest listed) | — | $11.90 | — | $11.88 |
| 5 days | $18.50 | $17 (lowest listed) | $20.50 | — | $19.80 |
| 7 days | $24.50 | — | $27.50 | $22 (lowest listed) | $27.72 |
| 10 days | $34.50 | $28 (lowest listed) | $36.50 | — | $33.97 |
| 15 days | $39.00 | — | $50.50 | $37 (lowest listed) | $44.40 |
| 30 days | $69.00 | — | $73.90 | $64 (lowest listed) | $68.40 |
Lowest listed price in the row — means no plan of that length was listed. Holafly ($3.90), Yesim ($3.96) and Ubigi ($5) also sell a single day. Saily sells unlimited plans too; its site wouldn’t let us read the price for each length, so it isn’t in the table. Maya sells one global unlimited plan at the same price for every country: $9.99 for 3 days, $19.99 for 7, $27.99 for 14 and $49.99 for 30 (see Maya). Official pages, checked 4 November 2026.
Fixed-data plans
| Data | Airalo | Nomad | Saily | Ubigi | Yesim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | $4.003 days | $47 days | $3.997 days | $37 days | $2.4030 days (lowest listed) |
| 3 GB | $6.507 days | $630 days (lowest listed) | $6.9930 days | $630 days (lowest listed) | — |
| 5 GB | $10.0030 days | $930 days (lowest listed) | $9.9930 days | — | $10.8030 days |
| 10 GB | $15.5030 days | $1330 days, sale (lowest listed) | $15.9930 days | $1330 days (lowest listed) | $16.8030 days |
| 20 GB | $22.5030 days | $2030 days (lowest listed) | $22.9930 days | — | $25.2030 days |
| 50 GB | $34.5030 days | $3130 days (lowest listed) | — | $4430 days | $43.2030 days |
Lowest listed price in the row Validity differs, so compare the small print as well as the price. Nomad’s 10 GB price was a sale price (regular $15) and may end. Airalo also lists shorter versions (for example 10 GB for 7 days at $14.50). Ubigi also lists 10 GB for 7 days ($11) and 25 GB for 30 days ($25). Yesim also lists 30 GB for $31.92. Official pages, checked 4 November 2026.
Step 3: Check the fine print
- Buying and topping up. Nomad and Ubigi say their site and app can’t be reached from inside Turkey; Saily and Yesim say access may be limited. Buy enough data before you travel.
- Networks. Airalo names Türk Telekom (Avea) and Nomad names Avea. Ubigi lists Türk Telekom and Turkcell. Holafly, Saily and Yesim didn’t name a network on the pages we read.
- Unlimited isn’t always unlimited. Ubigi’s 7-day unlimited plan gives 5 GB a day at full speed, then 2 Mbps until it resets 24 hours later. Holafly lets you share 1 GB a day by hotspot. Yesim says fair-usage speed limits may apply. Airalo’s and Nomad’s Turkey pages didn’t state a limit.
- Residents. Ubigi says its Turkey plans can’t be used by Turkey residents while in Turkey.
- Activation windows. Nomad starts a plan automatically 60 days after purchase if you haven’t used it. Yesim and Saily give 180 days.
The seven providers
Airalo
- Turkey from
- $4.001 GB / 3 days
- Unlimited
- $24.507 days; $39.00 for 15 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $15.50
What stands out
The widest range of plan sizes on its Türkiye page, on Türk Telekom (Avea), with unlimited plans from 3 to 30 days. Its 15-day unlimited price ($39.00) is close to the lowest here.
What to watch
Its Turkey page didn’t mention access problems in Turkey, but don’t rely on buying after you arrive. It doesn’t state a fair-use limit for unlimited plans.
Nomad
- Turkey from
- $41 GB / 7 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $13on sale (regular $15)
- Unlimited
- $175 days; $28 for 10 days
What stands out
The lowest listed prices for 20 GB ($20) and 50 GB ($31) over 30 days, and for 5 or 10 days of unlimited data.
What to watch
Nomad says its website and app aren’t accessible in Turkey, so buy enough data before you arrive. The 10 GB price was a sale. Plans start automatically 60 days after purchase.
Holafly
- Turkey from
- $3.901 day unlimited
- Unlimited
- $27.507 days; $73.90 for 30 days
- Backup
- "Always On": 1 GB a month
What stands out
The simplest choice: pick the number of days and get unlimited data. Every eSIM includes "Always On" backup data, and Holafly says refund requests can be made up to 6 months after purchase.
What to watch
Hotspot sharing is limited to 1 GB a day. The 15- and 30-day plans are the most expensive here, and the Turkey page doesn’t name a network.
Saily
- Turkey from
- $3.991 GB / 7 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $15.99
- Unlimited
- Sold; prices per length not shown to us
What stands out
From the company behind NordVPN. Fixed plans are mid-range on price, you get 180 days to activate, and you can add a US phone number.
What to watch
Saily says access to its app may be limited in Turkey. We couldn’t read its unlimited prices for each trip length, and it didn’t name a network.
Ubigi
- Turkey from
- $31 GB / 7 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $13
- Unlimited
- $227 days; $37 for 15; $64 for 30
What stands out
Lists two networks, Türk Telekom and Turkcell, and its plans also cover Northern Cyprus. It has the lowest country-plan prices for 7, 15 and 30 days of unlimited, and its 7-day plan states the limit plainly: 5 GB a day at full speed, then 2 Mbps.
What to watch
Ubigi says its app and website are currently inaccessible from within Turkey, and its plans can’t be used by Turkey residents in Turkey. We only read the fair-use terms for the 7-day plan.
Yesim
- Turkey from
- $2.401 GB / 30 days
- 10 GB / 30 days
- $16.80
- Unlimited
- $27.727 days; $68.40 for 30
What stands out
The cheapest small plan here (1 GB for 30 days), every fixed plan lasts 30 days, and unlimited data can be bought by the day ($3.96 for one).
What to watch
Yesim says access to its app and website may be limited in Turkey. It doesn’t name a network, hotspot use depends on the operator, and fair-usage speed limits may apply.
Maya
- 3 days
- $9.99unlimited data
- 7 days
- $19.99unlimited data
- 30 days
- $49.99unlimited data
What stands out
The lowest price we found for 3 or 7 days of unlimited data. It’s one global plan, so the same eSIM keeps working if Turkey is one stop of several. Maya’s page says "No caps, no throttling."
What to watch
It renews automatically while Travel Mode is on, so turn it off when you get home. The page we read doesn’t name the local networks or spell out a fair-use policy, and we haven’t tested the no-throttling claim.
Will your phone work?
- eSIM-capable and unlocked. Apple lists iPhone XS, XS Max, XR or later. Settings → General → About should say "No SIM restrictions" next to Carrier Lock (full checklist).
- Bought in mainland China? Apple says that in China mainland only the iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, iPhone 17e and iPhone Air support eSIM. Many older mainland models use two physical SIM cards instead, so check for Add eSIM in your settings before you buy a plan.
- Bought in Hong Kong or Macau? Apple notes that certain iPhone models sold there have two nano-SIM slots. Check for Add eSIM in your settings first.
- Long stays. BTK says phones brought from abroad can be used for 120 days from entry without registration. If you’re staying longer, check BTK’s official guidance.
- Install before you fly. Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi and leave the line switched off until you land (install guide).
Entry rules: visa-free or e-Visa
Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the rules for each nationality. For ordinary passport holders, it lists:
- USA, UK, Canada and Australia: visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period (for the UK and Australia, the Ministry specifies tourist visits).
- China: visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period as of 2 January 2026.
- South Korea, Japan and Germany: visa-free for travel of up to 90 days.
- Others: many nationalities can get an e-Visa at evisa.gov.tr, the official system, which the Ministry says costs less than a visa on arrival.
The Ministry also says your passport should generally be valid for at least 60 days beyond your permitted stay, with some nationalities exempt from this rule. Check your own nationality on the Ministry’s page before you travel.
Our take
In Turkey, buy before you fly. For most trips, a 10 GB plan for about $13 (Ubigi, or Nomad while its sale lasts) covers normal use; buy a size up if you’re unsure, as topping up from inside Turkey may not work. For unlimited, Ubigi’s week costs $22 with 5 GB a day at full speed, and Airalo’s is $24.50 with no stated limit. Holiday-length stays sit well within BTK’s 120-day window.
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Before you fly
Check your entry rules
See the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page for your nationality, and use evisa.gov.tr if you need an e-Visa.
Check your phone
Make sure it’s unlocked and eSIM-capable (how to check).
Buy enough data at home
Several providers’ sites and apps don’t work in Turkey, so buy the whole trip’s data now and install on Wi-Fi before departure. With Nomad, don’t buy more than 60 days ahead.
Switch on when you land
Turn on the travel line, enable data roaming for that line, and set it as your mobile-data line.
Check entry rules
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the authority on Turkish visas. Visa services such as iVisa exist, but you can apply directly.
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Open the checklistFrequently asked questions
What’s the cheapest Turkey eSIM?
On the official pages we checked (4 November 2026), 1 GB started at $2.40 (Yesim, 30 days). For 10 GB over 30 days, Ubigi listed $13, as did Nomad on sale. A week of unlimited data cost $22 from Ubigi, or $19.99 on Maya’s global plan.
Can I buy or top up an eSIM once I’m in Turkey?
Don’t count on it. Nomad and Ubigi say their sites and apps can’t be reached from inside Turkey, and Saily and Yesim say access may be limited. Buy enough data before you arrive.
Which network do Turkey travel eSIMs use?
Airalo names Türk Telekom (Avea), Nomad names Avea, and Ubigi lists Türk Telekom and Turkcell. Holafly, Saily and Yesim didn’t name a network.
Do I need to register my phone in Turkey?
Not for a normal holiday. BTK says phones brought from abroad can be used for 120 days from entry without registration. Its page doesn’t say how this applies to travel eSIMs, so check BTK’s guidance for longer stays.
Is unlimited data really unlimited in Turkey?
Not always. Ubigi’s 7-day plan gives 5 GB a day at full speed and then 2 Mbps until the next day, Holafly caps hotspot sharing at 1 GB a day, and Yesim says fair-usage limits may apply. Maya says its plan has no caps or throttling.
Do I need a visa for Turkey?
Ordinary passport holders from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and (from 2 January 2026) China can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Others may need an e-Visa from evisa.gov.tr. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page for your nationality.
Do Turkey eSIMs come with a phone number?
No, these plans are data-only. Saily sells an optional US number, and Yesim has a 20-minute calling add-on. Keep your home SIM on for SMS codes.
Does a Turkey eSIM work in Northern Cyprus?
Ubigi says its Turkey plans cover Northern Cyprus. The other providers’ Turkey pages we read didn’t say, so check before you buy.
Sources and method
Last checked 4 November 2026
All prices and plan facts on this page were read from these official pages on 4 November 2026. We have not purchased or tested these plans ourselves; we summarize what the providers publish, in our own words. Read our method.
- Airalo — Türkiye eSIMsChecked 4 November 2026
- Nomad — Turkey eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Holafly — eSIM for TurkeyChecked 4 November 2026
- Saily — eSIM for TurkeyChecked 4 November 2026
- Ubigi — Turkey data plansChecked 4 November 2026
- Ubigi — Turkey Unlimited, 7 days (fair-use terms, networks, Turkey restrictions)Checked 4 November 2026
- Yesim — eSIM for TurkeyChecked 4 November 2026
- Maya — Turkey eSIMChecked 4 November 2026
- Apple Support — Use eSIM while traveling internationally with your iPhoneChecked 4 November 2026
- BTK (Information and Communication Technologies Authority) — Central device registration system (in Turkish)Checked 4 November 2026
- Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visa information for foreignersChecked 4 November 2026
- Republic of Türkiye — Official e-Visa application systemChecked 4 November 2026
- SafetyWing: Nomad InsuranceChecked 4 November 2026