Stay connected in Turkey

Turkey
eSIM

Mobile data that works across Istanbul, Antalya, Cappadocia and beyond.
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Concerned about Turkey's phone registration rules? Our travel eSIM is designed for visitors.

Fixed data plans

Choose the right data amount for your trip

7 day plans
1GB
WhatsApp, maps and email for short trips
£0.37
£0.37/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 7 Days
  • Activate Within: 180 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Vodafon (5G)
  • Where it works: TR
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
15 day plans
3GB
Maps, WhatsApp and light browsing each day
£2.49
£0.83/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 15 Days
  • Activate Within: 180 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Vodafon (5G)
  • Where it works: TR
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
30 day plans
3GB
Maps, WhatsApp and light browsing each day
£2.99
£1.00/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 30 Days
  • Activate Within: 180 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Vodafon (5G)
  • Where it works: TR
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
5GB
More room for photos, social apps and navigation
£2.99
£0.60/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 30 Days
  • Activate Within: 180 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Vodafon (5G)
  • Where it works: TR
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
20GB
Extra data for video calls, hotspot and longer stays
£4.89
£0.24/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 30 Days
  • Activate Within: 365 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Turk Telekom (Avea) (5G)
  • Where it works: TR
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
50GB
Largest fixed plan for long trips and heavy users
£12.17
£0.24/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 30 Days
  • Activate Within: 365 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Turk Telekom (Avea) (5G)
  • Where it works: TR
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
180 day plans
50GB
Largest fixed plan for long trips and heavy users
£19.47
£0.39/GB

Technical Specs

  • Plan Validity: 180 Days
  • Activate Within: 180 Days
  • Hotspot / tethering: Supported
  • Network: Vodafon (5G)
  • Where it works: TR
  • Calls & SMS: Not included
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£0.37
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Everything you need for stress-free travel

Stay connected across Turkey

Astaroam Turkey plans connect automatically to an established Turkish network when you arrive, with strong coverage across Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir and other major cities and tourist areas.

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Questions before or during your trip? Our UK-based team prides itself on fast, friendly support whenever you need us.

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Order in seconds and receive your eSIM almost instantly by email, ready to install before you even leave for the airport.

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Every eSIM includes instant activation, transparent pricing and our 30-day unused refund for complete peace of mind.

Running low on data?

Top up in seconds without replacing your eSIM, so you can carry on using maps, WhatsApp and everything else.

The questions everyone asks us

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Using an eSIM in Turkey

Using an eSIM in Turkey is straightforward, but installing it before you travel is particularly important. eSIM technology itself is widely used in Turkey. What has changed is that access to many international eSIM providers' websites and apps has been restricted from inside the country. The practical result is the same for every traveller: buy and install your eSIM before you go, so your data is ready in advance and you are not depending on reaching a provider's website or app after you arrive. Your Astaroam QR code is emailed to you within minutes of purchase, so you can install it at home and switch it on when you reach Turkey.

Turkey's phone registration rule

For normal short trips, Turkey's device registration rules should not be an issue. Phones brought in from abroad can generally be used on Turkish mobile networks for up to 120 days before registration becomes necessary. If you are staying for several months, check the current registration requirements before you travel, as they can change.

Which network will I connect to?

Your plan connects to an established Turkish mobile network automatically when you arrive. Coverage is strong across Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir and other major cities and tourist areas. As with any mobile network, signal can be weaker in remote and rural spots, so it is worth downloading offline maps for places like the Cappadocia valleys before you set off.

How much data will I need?

For a week using maps, messaging, browsing and social media, around 5–10GB is a sensible starting point. If you mainly use maps and WhatsApp, 3–5GB may be enough; regular streaming, video calls or hotspot use can make 10–20GB or an unlimited plan a better fit.

Travel eSIM FAQs

No. eSIM technology itself is not banned in Turkey and is widely used. The confusion comes from access to some international eSIM providers' websites and apps being restricted from inside the country. The simple way around this is to buy and install your Astaroam eSIM before you travel, so you are not relying on reaching a provider's website or app after you arrive.
For a normal short trip, this should not be an issue. Phones brought in from abroad can generally be used on Turkish mobile networks for up to 120 days before registration becomes necessary. If you are staying for several months, check the current registration requirements before you travel, as they can change.
Yes. Install it at home so it is ready before you travel, rather than depending on provider access after you arrive. Installing your eSIM is not the same as starting your data allowance. Check the plan details for when the validity period begins, so you know whether to switch it on at home or once you land in Turkey. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes of purchase.
Your plan connects automatically to an established Turkish network when you arrive, with strong coverage in major cities and tourist areas. The specific network for each plan is shown in the plan details.
For a week split between Istanbul and Cappadocia, around 5–10GB is a sensible starting point for maps, messaging, browsing and social media. If you make regular video calls, stream or share a hotspot while travelling between stops, consider 10–20GB or an unlimited plan.
Your phone needs to support eSIM and be unlocked, meaning not tied to a single network. Many phones released in recent years support eSIM, but not all do, so it is worth checking. Look in your phone settings for an eSIM or add data plan option before you buy. If it is there and your phone is unlocked, you are ready to go.

Top-up availability depends on the plan. Some eSIMs can be topped up, including certain unlimited plans, while others may require a new plan once the current one ends or runs out. Check the individual plan details for your selected option.

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Pavao Čorković

Quick install,works immediatley

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Anonymous

Great eSIM with a good and fast connection, and the prices are really low. I regret using other providers for years when they were almost twice as expensive. I’m definitely sticking with this one from now on.

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Mert Karaoglu

First day Bad Internet connection Than better. Support very good and fast

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Matej Piršić

Top, best Esim

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Anonymous

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Mesut

I’m extremely satisfied with Astaroam eSIM Turkey! The mobile network coverage and signal are excellent, and the customer service is fast and friendly. Everything worked perfectly. Highly recommended!

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Aziz Hassan

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