Will it work in Istanbul, Antalya and Cappadocia?

Yes — coverage follows Turkey's major networks across the cities, the coast and inland tourist regions, with 5G in urban areas and fast 4G elsewhere.

Is WhatsApp calling fine in Turkey?

Yes, WhatsApp messaging and calls work normally on your eSIM data, and your WhatsApp stays on your home number.

I'm visiting more than one European country — do I need separate eSIMs?

No. If Turkey is one stop on a bigger European trip, the Europe regional eSIM covers 54 countries on one plan and switches partner networks automatically at every border — no new QR codes.

Will my eSIM work as soon as I land in Turkey?

Yes — install it at home on Wi-Fi before you fly, then switch the line on when you land. It joins a partner network in Turkey automatically, usually before you reach baggage claim. Your days only start counting at that first connection.

Do I keep my own number and WhatsApp in Turkey?

Yes. This is a data-only eSIM that runs alongside your home SIM. Your number stays active for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working on your usual number the whole trip.

When do my days start counting?

Only when the eSIM first connects to a network in Turkey — not when you buy or install it. Buying ahead of your trip is completely safe.

Turkey eSIM.

Istanbul bazaars to Antalya beaches — connected the whole holiday.

from £2.35/day · unlimited dataWill my phone work here? →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number5G ready

Best-value plan · choose your days

£0.88/ day

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 10 days, 10GB · valid 30 days£8.77

Good to know

Turkey registers foreign phones after ~90 days — an eSIM sidesteps IMEI registration entirely for holiday stays.

The Turkey eSIM guide.

Turkey is one of the most-visited eSIM destinations for good reason: holidays here stretch from Istanbul's old city to the beach resorts of Antalya and Bodrum, and data is what holds the trip together — transfers, translations, restaurant finds and video calls home.

How it works on the day

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on when you land at IST, SAW or AYT. It joins a major Turkish network automatically; your UK number stays live for WhatsApp the whole time.

Choosing your days

A 7-day beach week is the classic pick; 10 days earns a lower day rate and is the most popular choice for two-centre trips that pair Istanbul with the coast.

Turkey eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

£0.95

£2.86

—

5 days1GB

£0.57

£2.86

−40%

7 days1GB

£0.41

£2.86

−57%

10 days10GBPopular

£0.88

£8.77

−7%

15 days10GB

£0.58

£8.77

−39%

30 days10GB

£0.29

£8.77

−69%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Turkey

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Turkey eSIM from £2.35/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

How to activate your Turkey eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Turkey

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Made for your kind of trip.

Beach resortsAntalya, Bodrum, Marmaris — unlimited data through the pool days and boat trips.

City + coast tripsOne plan covers Istanbul sightseeing and the flight down to the beach.

Cappadocia adventuresBalloon-morning photos straight to the family group chat.

Family holidaysHotspot the kids' tablets at the airport gate and the hotel.

Coverage in Turkey.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Turkey's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Final carrier names are confirmed at checkout — pending network agreements.

Popular places covered

IstanbulAntalyaCappadociaIzmirBodrumAnkara

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Before you fly

Turkey eSIM questions, answered.

Not for a holiday. Turkey's IMEI registration rule applies to foreign phones using local SIMs beyond ~90 days. A travel eSIM sidesteps registration entirely for normal holiday stays.