After a satisfied test in 2024 with Yesim in Turkey, it was clear to me to go for an eSIM from Yesim also during my vacation in 2025.

Activation is super easy, it is even possible to buy it in advance and activate it at a later time (for example, when the vacation starts). Deferred activation. Very convenient.

I was curious about the connection speed in 2025 and was amazed at how fast the Internet was with Türk Telekom.
In 2025 the download speed was between 30 and 50 Mbps and the upload was super high above 90 Mbps.

The network was 4G/ LTE+ - since 5G is almost not yet built out in Turkey (only in and around Istanbul and certain soccer stadiums)

You get a Polish IP address with Yesim (Polish provider Plus) which gives the advantage of being able to access/view/use all apps and websites without problems (Geoblock/Countryblock)

Very satisfied with Yesim and will use this app again in the future.

Turkish Riviera - Antalya - Belek
15GB Option used.

Used: May/June 2025

Jun 6, 2025

Esimatic

Felixused in Turkey

Used the Turkey eSIM right after landing in Istanbul. Had great connection during the bus ride to Cappadocia, could work and even stream movies without issues. Was great choice for me and will continue to use.

May 25, 2025

Yoho Mobile

Sergeyused in Turkey

Experience was really bad. APN was not provided, so I waited it 2 hours from support.
As soon as I started using "unlimited" 128 kpbs internet eSIM was blocked and marked is expired in app.

May 3, 2025

Airhub

Irfanused in Turkey

Highly discourage anyone from purchasing an Airhub SIM. We purchased five SIMS (4GB each) for our family members and they all stopped working at 1.8GB.

I contacted customer service and they refuse to help and after doing a Google search, several customers have said they receive less than half the data they paid for, which is aligned with our experience.

There are much better companies out there.

Feb 28, 2025

BNESIM

Mubeen used in Turkey

It so much easy to find best price plan. In one place I brought Europe 🌍 and turkey. Both on great price.

Nov 19, 2024

BNESIM

Martinaused in Turkey

Honestly I was looking for the cheapest, but I got the best! Thank you bne sim, also your support was very quick and awesome.

Nov 13, 2024

ETravelSim

Štefanused in Turkey

Used the 10 day unlimited (4GB daily + 512 kbps afterwards) and 100 minutes option. Got UK number with it. First day, especially on the road the speed was excellent, but definitely haven't downloaded 4 GB. Near our hotel in Side the speed was slow even with 5G or LTE, but reasonable for photos and messaging, worse for navigation. In the afternoon the sim often disconnected quite randomly and I had to turn airplane mode on and off even 10-20 times a day. Interesting is that it never happened during am hours.

Oct 30, 2024

Instabridge

OTIused in Turkey

I did use an very fast LTE+ mobile data in Türkiye via Instabridge (which gave an polish internet connection). It is cheaper than local plans (20 GB with unlimited social app and 200min and some SMS 1400-1500 TRY (aprox 41-43.93 USD) - türkcell or vodafone) while Instabridge with 20GB for 7 days is 18.14 USD.

Sep 25, 2024

eSIMX

Riyadhused in Turkey

Very slow network 👎🏼👎🏼

Sep 18, 2024

GLOBAL YO

Mitul used in Turkey

Amazing, love this website

Sep 4, 2024

Airalo

abdullahused in Turkey

رائعة جداً

Jul 10, 2024

Airalo

Mubeen valiused in Turkey

Great

Jun 23, 2024

BNESIM

Mili2006used in Turkey

Unfortunatelly I had only some minutes internet connection after I arrived in the airport Antalya. The whole week I couldn't use the esim, even everything was configurated the correct way (as I mentioned, after I arrived in Turkey it worked for some minutes).
I won't use this esim anymore!

2 stars because the support team answered to my messages, even they couldnt really help.

Jun 1, 2024

Airhub

Abdul Zahabiused in Turkey

Horrible experience with Airhub. Their support is non existent. Ridiculously long wait times to hear back from anyone via email. Don't let the price or value fool you. It is not a good esim for turkey and probably other places too. One we activated the SIM it kept connecting then losing connection it kept doing that and used up data for doing absolutely nothing. Sending a message on Whatsapp took 5 mins or longer. Very unreliable, stay away. I want my money back!

Jun 1, 2024

Yesim

Daveused in Turkey

The next used eSIM during my 15-day stay in Turkey is the Yesim eSIM.
3GB Option for 30 days. ('Balkans-Region-Option' due to promo)

This worked fine as well.
Activation without any troubles.
In the region where I was, Turkish Riviera, I could only connect to Turk Telecom with 4G-speed. When trying manually to connect to other networks, this was not possible. Maybe that is just a local setting and may not be the case in other places in Turkey.

After using Vodafone with my previous eSIM, the now used Turk Telecom was perfectly working. The speed was roundabout the speed of Vodafone, did not feel any difference when using the internet.
Speed test as per below.

I would recommend to use the Yesim eSIM in Turkey.
Used: May 2024

May 23, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Turkey, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

Currently, there are over 80 travel eSIM brands offering service in Turkey, with a very large selection of over 4000 prepaid data plans available. This wide variety of options makes it easy for travelers to find an eSIM that suits their specific data needs and budget while visiting the country.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Turkey?

Several providers offer unlimited data eSIM plans for Turkey, including Firsty, Yoho Mobile, Airhub, Billion Connect, Roamify, Truely, Yesim, ETravelSim, and Airalo. It's important to note that these plans may have speed limitations or experience throttling. Prices generally range from approximately $0.00 to $45.00 USD depending on the provider and validity period.

What are the major mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Turkey?

In Turkey, the primary Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) providing infrastructure for travel eSIMs are:

Turkcell: The largest mobile operator in Turkey, offering extensive coverage and advanced services, including 2G, 3G, 4.5G (LTE), and ongoing 5G testing.
Vodafone Turkey: A major provider with comprehensive 2G, 3G, 4.5G (LTE), and 5G (testing) services, known for its wide network reach.
Türk Telekom: Offers a range of services across 2G, 3G, 4.5G (LTE), and is currently testing 5G, contributing significantly to the country's mobile infrastructure.

Additionally, Turkey hosts several Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) that lease access from these major carriers to provide mobile services. Notable examples include BİMcell and Pttcell. However, it's important to note that most travel eSIMs rely on the infrastructure of the primary MNOs rather than MVNOs.

Summarized by Gen AI. Last updated: June 6, 2025