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eSIM Istanbul: Prepaid Data Plans
Istanbul eSIM plans start at $3.49 for 3 GB; our top plan for Istanbul alone is 50 GB for 30 days at $28.99 (NextLink), the top multi-country one 50 GB at $36.49 (2 countries). Here a plan for Istanbul alone costs less per GB than any multi-country plan (86 plans from 6 vetted providers). Prices updated ·
Istanbul eSIM at a glance
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Networks used by Istanbul eSIMs
Each plan connects to the networks listed on its page, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Coverage varies by area: a listed network does not guarantee signal everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there free public Wi-Fi in Istanbul?
Yes, after a sign-up. The municipality's İBB Wi-Fi is free in many squares, streets, parks, cultural centres and on public transport vehicles. To use it you download the İstanbul Senin app, register and complete an identity check before you can log in, which takes a few steps if you have just landed at IST or Sabiha Gökçen. It works as a backup; for maps, ferry times and taxi apps on the move, mobile data is simpler.
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What is the cheapest eSIM for Istanbul?
The cheapest Istanbul eSIM on MobiMatter is a plan for Istanbul alone: $3.49 for 3 GB, valid for 15 days. Prices come live from 6 vetted providers and change often; the price on this page is the current one.
Is it worth getting an eSIM for Istanbul?
For most travellers, yes, if your phone supports eSIM. Istanbul plans start at $3.49 for 3 GB, and the longest lasts 365 days, which suits long stays and repeat visits. If your home plan already covers Istanbul at no extra cost, you may not need one.
Which networks do Istanbul eSIMs use?
Istanbul eSIMs on MobiMatter run on Türk Telekom, Turkcell, and Vodafone; 5G plans are available on Türk Telekom, Turkcell, and Vodafone. Türk Telekom carries the most plans. Each plan names its network, so you choose your carrier before you buy.
Which eSIM is best for Istanbul?
For Istanbul alone, our top plan right now is 50 GB for 30 days at $28.99 from NextLink. If Istanbul is one stop of several, the top multi-country plan is 50 GB for 30 days at $36.49 from Sparks, covering 2 countries.
How much data do I need for a week in Istanbul?
It depends on how you use your phone. Light use (maps, messaging, browsing) takes about 0.5–1 GB a day; scrolling a lot of social video can take 2–3 GB or more. Typical use per hour:
- Instagram Reels, TikTok: 0.3–1 GB
- YouTube, Netflix at standard quality: 0.5–1 GB
- Video calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime): 0.5–1 GB
- Voice calls (WhatsApp, FaceTime Audio): 50–70 MB
- Maps and navigation: 2–6 MB
- Messaging and browsing: 50–150 MB
The cheapest Istanbul plan with at least 5 GB for a week or longer is 5 GB for 30 days at $4.49.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Istanbul?
Yes. Unlimited data plans for Istanbul start at $21.99. Many unlimited plans slow down after a daily high-speed allowance, so check the fair-use terms on the plan page before you buy.
Do Istanbul eSIMs support 5G and hotspot?
5G is available on 43 plans for Istanbul, where the local network has 5G coverage; the others use 4G/LTE. Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan, so you can share your data with other devices.
Does a Istanbul eSIM come with a phone number?
Most travel eSIMs, including most Istanbul plans, are data-only and have no local number. You keep your usual number on your main SIM for calls, texts and WhatsApp. Plans that include a number or minutes say so on the plan page.
Will my phone work with a Istanbul eSIM?
Yes, if it supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. To check, dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM. Most iPhones from the XS/XR on, Galaxy S20 and later and Pixel 3 and later do, except most models sold in mainland China and some sold in Hong Kong and Macao.
How it works
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Checkout using secure payment methods
Get your eSIM by email within seconds.
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Install eSIM
Instantly get your eSIM and configure it in your eSIM compatible device
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Enjoy high speed connectivity
Once eSIM is configured, you can enjoy high speed roaming data connectivity
Why get your Istanbul eSIM from MobiMatter
All your eSIMs in one app
Buy, install and top up every eSIM in the MobiMatter app, and check how much data you have left at any time.
Choose your network
MobiMatter shows which network each plan uses, so you choose your carrier before you buy. Pick from 86 plans from 6 vetted providers with the data and price that fit your trip.
24/7 support
Our support team is available 24/7, before and after you buy, for every eSIM you get from MobiMatter.
What our customers say
5.0
Mentions Istanbul"Great app. I recommend it. It works flawlessly for Turkey."
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GGilgaxtrem
App Store5.0
Mentions IstanbulIn Turkey and Georgia in the summer of 2025, I used the app, and everything worked perfectly! The prices are cheaper than buying a SIM card at the airport.
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YYury2701
App Store5.0
Mentions IstanbulI have been using it for about 2 years and I am very satisfied. I used it in Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania, and I experienced internet speeds that I haven't seen in Turkey.
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SSebahattin Akbulut
App Store5.0
Mentions IstanbulEasy and excellent rates for Turkey. I recommend it and I'll buy it again.
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FFrançois Delpierre
Play Store5.0
Mentions IstanbulThis was my first e-SIM experience, and believe me, the signal is much better than the lines in Turkey. I traveled to four different cities in Indonesia and got 5G in all of them. 5 GB of internet lasted me three weeks. Thank you.
MM Bekir Bıçak
Play Store5.0
Mentions IstanbulI'm using this app for the third time, I really like it, the network is stable in Turkey
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ДДарья Сергеева
Play Store5.0
Mentions IstanbulI bought the service for the second time for a trip to Turkey. I had some trouble finding the right settings on my iphone. Support helped out immediately and everything was working well when I arrived in Turkey.
AAlex_M01
App Store5.0
Mentions IstanbulI tested the speed. It connected even faster than the internet I use at home in Turkey. There's no need to unnecessarily enrich service providers. You can use it abroad with peace of mind.
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BBurak taşkın
Play Store5.0
Mentions IstanbulTurkey, Thailand, everything was great
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SStefan Kummer
Play Store5.0
very versatile packs , plans i can choose as per regional or international. Support team is very quick in response and very helpful. i have been using the app for few years already , very well sorted app.
JJashan sohal
Play Store5.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent customer support! I had an issue with my eSIM connection, and the support team resolved it quickly and professionally. They were patient, responsive, and very helpful throughout the process. Everything is working perfectly now. Highly recommended. Thank you, MobiMatter!
AAli Ceceli
Play Store5.0
Working with the application is easy and convenient. Buy-charge-use!
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ЯЯвор Стоянов
Play Store
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