# Istanbul (Türkiye) eSIM - eSIMpass

> Prepaid data-only travel eSIM for Istanbul (Türkiye). Bought online, delivered by email as a QR code, installed in a few minutes. No contract, no physical SIM, no phone number.

- Product page and checkout: https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul
- Prices as of 2026-10-13, in GBP, taxes included
- From 1.76 GBP

## Plans on sale

| Plan | Type | Price | Checkout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Days - 3GB Data | Fixed data | 1.76 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=151&qty=1&gmc=esim-istanbul&currency=GBP&options=%7B%22125%22%3A69432%7D) |
| Unlimited - 1 Day | Unlimited data | 2.59 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| 30 Days - 5GB Data | Fixed data | 2.63 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=151&qty=1&gmc=esim-istanbul&currency=GBP&options=%7B%22125%22%3A69433%7D) |
| 30 Days - 10GB Data | Fixed data | 4.74 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=151&qty=1&gmc=esim-istanbul&currency=GBP&options=%7B%22125%22%3A69434%7D) |
| Unlimited - 2 Days | Unlimited data | 5.19 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 3 Days | Unlimited data | 7.78 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| 30 Days - 20GB Data | Fixed data | 8.52 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=151&qty=1&gmc=esim-istanbul&currency=GBP&options=%7B%22125%22%3A69435%7D) |
| Unlimited - 4 Days | Unlimited data | 10.20 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 5 Days | Unlimited data | 12.93 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 6 Days | Unlimited data | 15.67 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 7 Days | Unlimited data | 18.41 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| 30 Days - 50GB Data | Fixed data | 19.18 GBP | [Buy](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/checkout?product_id=151&qty=1&gmc=esim-istanbul&currency=GBP&options=%7B%22125%22%3A69436%7D) |
| Unlimited - 8 Days | Unlimited data | 19.78 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 9 Days | Unlimited data | 21.83 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 10 Days | Unlimited data | 23.20 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 11 Days | Unlimited data | 25.25 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 12 Days | Unlimited data | 27.30 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 13 Days | Unlimited data | 28.67 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 14 Days | Unlimited data | 30.04 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 15 Days | Unlimited data | 32.09 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 16 Days | Unlimited data | 33.46 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 17 Days | Unlimited data | 34.15 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 18 Days | Unlimited data | 35.51 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 19 Days | Unlimited data | 37.57 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 20 Days | Unlimited data | 38.94 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 21 Days | Unlimited data | 40.30 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 22 Days | Unlimited data | 40.99 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 23 Days | Unlimited data | 41.67 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 24 Days | Unlimited data | 42.36 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 25 Days | Unlimited data | 43.04 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 26 Days | Unlimited data | 43.73 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 27 Days | Unlimited data | 44.41 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 28 Days | Unlimited data | 45.09 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 29 Days | Unlimited data | 45.78 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |
| Unlimited - 30 Days | Unlimited data | 47.15 GBP | [Choose dates](https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul) |

Each Checkout link opens payment with that plan selected: only the email address and payment remain.

## How it works

1. Choose a plan and pay on the product page (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal or crypto).
2. The eSIM QR code arrives by email; install it before you travel (Settings > Mobile/Cellular > Add eSIM).
3. On arrival, select the eSIM for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it. Your own SIM stays in the phone for calls and SMS.

Data-only: the eSIM has no phone number. Requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone.

## Your Turkey eSIM, ready for Istanbul

There is no separate "Istanbul eSIM" - this is our Turkey plan, and Istanbul is where most travellers use it. It activates when you land and works across the whole country, so the one plan covers a trip that pairs Istanbul with Cappadocia or the coast.

## Do you need to register your phone?

Probably not. Turkey only blocks a foreign handset after it has used a local Turkish SIM for around 120 days without paying the registration fee - it targets long stays, not tourists. On a travel eSIM for a normal trip, you are well within the limit and you are not inserting a local SIM, so there is nothing to register.

## Getting online and around Istanbul

The eSIM connects when you turn off airplane mode at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Coverage is strong across the city and on the metro, tram and Marmaray lines, so live maps and the transit apps work as you cross between the European and Asian sides.

## FAQ

### Is there a separate Istanbul plan?

No - it is the Turkey plan, which covers Istanbul and the whole country, so the same eSIM works if you also visit Cappadocia or the coast.

### Do I need to register my phone in Turkey?

No, not for a normal trip. The 120-day IMEI block applies to long stays using a local SIM, not to a travel eSIM used for a holiday or business trip.

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Source: https://www.esimpass.co.uk/esim/esim-istanbul - eSIMpass, Elemento Logico Lda, Portugal - help@esimpass.com