The short answer
The best eSIM for Istanbul, Turkey is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $4.29, as of 3 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $0.89 on 3 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | Vodafone |
| A week | 3 GB, 15 days, $2.69 |
| Two weeks | 5 GB, 30 days, $4.29 |
| A month | 10 GB, 30 days, $5.29 |
| Longer | 50 GB, 180 days, $19.29 |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
Which eSIM for your Istanbul trip
- A week$2.693 GB · 15 days
- Two weeks$4.295 GB · 30 days
- A month$5.2910 GB · 30 days
- Longer$19.2950 GB · 180 days
The shop’s pick for each trip length on 3 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the shop always shows today’s price.
Turkey data plans that work in Istanbul
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | Vodafone 5G | $0.89 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | Vodafone 5G | $2.39 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | Vodafone 5G | $2.69 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | Vodafone 5G | $2.79 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | Vodafone 5G | $4.29 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | Vodafone 5G | $5.29 |
10 Turkey plans in the shop on 3 Nov 2026. See every plan and today’s prices or read the Turkey eSIM guide.
Online as you land in Istanbul
Switch the line on as the plane lands and you’re online walking off, ready to call a ride into town:
Planning Istanbul
Questions people ask about a Istanbul eSIM
Does a Turkey eSIM work in Istanbul?
Yes. A Turkey eSIM runs on Turkey’s own networks (Vodafone), so the same plan works in Istanbul and everywhere else those networks reach in the country. There is no separate Istanbul plan to buy.
How much does an eSIM for Istanbul cost?
On 3 Nov 2026, Turkey plans started at $0.89 and went up to $19.29 for the biggest. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
How much data do I need for Istanbul?
For a week of maps, rides, messages and photos most people use about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more.
Will I be online when I land in Istanbul?
Install the eSIM at home on wifi, then switch the line on as the plane lands at İstanbul Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW). You are online walking off the plane, with no SIM counter and no airport wifi.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
An eSIM with a Istanbul concierge inside.
Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now in Istanbul. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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