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Turkey data guide

How much data do I need in Turkey?

Short answer: about 3 GB for a week, 6 GB for two weeks and 12 GB for a month of maps, messages and social in Turkey. Two weeks fits 10 GB for $5.29 (NUM, 4 Nov 2026).

Traveler using a Turkey eSIM on a Cappadocia rooftop as hot-air balloons rise
Turkey eSIM: balloons over Cappadocia at sunrise

Data for a Turkey trip, by how you use your phone

How you use your phone7 days14 days30 days
Maps and messages
about 0.2 GB a day
2 GB
$2.39 · 2 GB
3 GB
$2.69 · 3 GB
6 GB
$5.29 · 10 GB
Plus social feeds
about 0.4 GB a day
3 GB
$2.69 · 3 GB
6 GB
$5.29 · 10 GB
12 GB
$8.79 · 20 GB
Video calls and streaming
about 1.5 GB a day
11 GB
$8.79 · 20 GB
21 GB
$18.09 · 50 GB
45 GB
$18.09 · 50 GB

The plan shown is the NUM Turkey plan with enough data and days that cost least in the shop on 4 Nov 2026. Estimates; your use may differ.

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Data in Turkey: questions

How much data do I need for 2 weeks in Turkey?

About 3 GB for maps and messages, 6 GB with social feeds, and 21 GB or more with video. On 4 Nov 2026, 10 GB for $5.29 covered the middle one.

How much data do I need for a week in Turkey?

About 2 GB for maps and messages, 3 GB with social, 11 GB with video.

How much data do I need for a month in Turkey?

About 6 GB for maps and messages, 12 GB with social, 45 GB or more with video and hotspot.

What if I run out?

Add more data to the same eSIM from your order page or in NUM; there is nothing new to install.

How do I use less data?

Download offline maps and playlists on wifi before you go, turn off auto-play video, and keep photo backups for hotel wifi.

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