The DriftAsia eSIM plans for Turkey shown on this page use Türk Telekom Mobile, Turkcell, Vodafone Türkiye and offer 5G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.
Turkcell
Turkcell very wide; Cappadocia and coast well served.
Plan share by operator
Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Turkey, by underlying operator.
- Türk Telekom Mobile43%
- Turkcell43%
- Vodafone Türkiye14%
Network at a glance
Türk Telekom Mobile and Turkcell is the network most travellers lean on in Turkey. 5G is live on at least one operator we carry, so newer phones can reach top speeds in covered areas. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 59, placing it mid-tier for regional speed. Median data price has eased from $0.91 per GB in April 2026 to $0.83 in August 2026.
The operators behind our plans
Each network we carry in Turkey, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.
Common questions
Which operator is best in Turkey?
Türk Telekom Mobile and Turkcell offers the widest reach for most travellers. Turkcell very wide; Cappadocia and coast well served. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.
Does Turkey have 5G?
Yes. At least one operator we carry runs 5G, available mainly in larger cities and along major corridors. Older devices fall back to 4G automatically.
How much is a local SIM in Turkey?
A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $8-16. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.
How many operators power Turkey eSIM plans?
We carry plans across 3 operators in Turkey. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.
How we read this
Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Turkey run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.