A ferry across the Bosphorus, a beach day in Antalya or a sunrise balloon ride over Cappadocia: with a BeachSIM eSIM for Turkey you're online as soon as you land, with no queue at an airport SIM card shop and no roaming bill when you get home.
eSIM or SIM card for Turkey?
- Turkey eSIM: arrives by email within minutes and is installed by scanning a QR code. It's data only, so your home SIM stays in your phone for texts and verification codes.
- Turkey SIM card: a 3-in-1 SIM card (standard, micro and nano) for any unlocked phone, shipped free worldwide. A good choice if your phone doesn't support eSIM.
Where it works
You get fast 4G LTE mobile data across Türkiye, including Istanbul, Antalya, Alanya, Side, Bodrum, Izmir and Cappadocia. If one network isn't available, your eSIM or SIM card automatically connects to another local network, and you can share your data with a hotspot.
Istanbul or the Riviera: what you'll use your data for
- Istanbul: maps for the Old Town's maze of streets, ferry times across the Bosphorus and restaurant tips in Beyoğlu and Kadıköy.
- Turkish Riviera: transfers from Antalya airport, beach and boat trip bookings in Side and Alanya, and holiday photos shared straight from the sun lounger.
- Cappadocia and round trips: navigation between towns, balloon flight updates and video calls home in the evening.
How much data do you need in Turkey?
- 5GB, 15 days: a week in Istanbul or a beach holiday with maps, messaging and social media.
- 10GB, 15 days: video calls, photo uploads and music streaming.
- 15GB, 30 days: longer holidays, or sharing data with a hotspot.
- 25GB, 30 days: remote working, streaming or several weeks of travel.
How to get online in Turkey
- Order your eSIM or SIM card before you travel. The eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Install the eSIM as soon as it arrives, ideally at home on Wi-Fi, or keep your SIM card ready for the flight.
- When you land, switch on the eSIM line (or insert the SIM card) and turn on data roaming for it. You're connected.
Turkey eSIM: frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM work in Istanbul and on the Turkish Riviera?
Yes. It works across Türkiye, including Istanbul, Antalya, Alanya, Side, Bodrum, Izmir and Cappadocia.
Can I still receive texts on my home number?
Yes. The Turkey eSIM is data only, so your home SIM stays in your phone for texts and verification codes, while you use your usual apps for messaging and calls over data.
Does my phone support eSIM?
Most recent iPhone, Samsung and Google Pixel models support eSIM. Your phone must be unlocked. If it does not support eSIM, choose the Turkey SIM card instead.
Heading on to Greece or elsewhere in Europe? Find your next eSIM in our Europe collection. Top up and check your balance anytime in the BeachSIM App.