Best eSIM for Turkey in 2026: 6 providers compared

How we ranked these eSIMs

Each eSIM is scored on six criteria, weighted for Turkey. Price per GB and network coverage weigh the most: the three Turkish carriers cover the coasts and the big cities very well, but the gap widens in central Anatolia, Cappadocia and on the roads between two sites. That is where the provider's network choice matters.

• Price per GB25 %

  Real cost per gigabyte on each provider's cheapest plan per GB, excluding one-off promotions.

• Network coverage25 %

  Signal in Istanbul and on the Aegean coast, but also in Cappadocia, Anatolia and on inland roads.

• Reliability15 %

  Connection stability, how serious the provider is and how consistent the service is from one trip to the next.

• Support15 %

  Channels, opening hours, response time and whether a human answers the chat.

• Activation and app10 %

  How easy the install is, how clear the app is and how well it tracks usage.

• Plan flexibility10 %

  Choice of data amounts, durations, unlimited, top-ups and multi-country plans.

On these criteria, voilà eSIM comes out on top with the lowest price per GB in the comparison (€0.57/GB), the Vodafone network and human support 24/7. Esimzon does just as well on price but loses points on the app, support and its 15 GB cap.

Scores are the opinion of the eSIMrat editorial team, based on the criteria above, not customer reviews. eSIMrat earns a commission on links to its partners, which does not affect the ranking.

The Turkey eSIM ranking

The 6 eSIMs compared, from highest to lowest score. The price per GB is that of each provider's cheapest plan per gigabyte, usually a large 30-day plan: a small one-week plan costs more per GB.

Prices checked on September 4, 2026 on the providers' sites. eSIMrat partners' prices come from the comparator and refresh on every build.

Each Turkey eSIM in detail

1. 

   1. voilà eSIM

   8.8/10
   €0.57/GBVodafoneData plans, 1 to 50 GB

   ✓Lowest price per GB, human support 24/7

   voilà eSIM runs on Vodafone Turkey, a nationwide network with very good speeds in the big cities and solid coverage on the coasts and in Anatolia. 4G everywhere, 5G rolling out in the major urban areas.

   Pricing goes down to €0.57/GB, the lowest per GB in this comparison. Plans run from 1 to 50 GB over 7, 15 or 30 days, with no commitment, and hotspot is included. That value for money makes the difference on a two-week trip.

   The eSIM is easy to install from an app that is simple to use: a few minutes before you leave, and the line activates when you land. Customer support is human, 24/7. The ESIMRAT code takes 5% off the order, detailed on the promo codes page.

   Pros

   • ✓Lowest price per GB in the comparison
   • ✓Vodafone network, plans up to 50 GB, hotspot included
   • ✓Human support 24/7, easy-to-use app

   Cons

   • ✗No unlimited plan
   • ✗No multi-country plan to continue into Greece
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2. 

   2. Esimzon

   7.8/10
   €0.59/GBTürk TelekomData plans, up to 15 GB

   ✓As cheap per GB as voilà eSIM

   Esimzon is a prepaid reseller that goes all in on price: €0.59/GB, neck and neck with voilà eSIM for the lowest rate per GB in this comparison. The eSIM connects to Türk Telekom, a solid network in tourist areas and the big cities.

   Plans are data-only packs capped at 15 GB, with prices shown in dollars on its site (the euro follows the daily rate). Activation is by QR code, support by email or chat in English, and the app is more basic than the big brands' apps.

   Pros

   • ✓Among the lowest prices per GB in the comparison
   • ✓Türk Telekom network, good in tourist areas

   Cons

   • ✗15 GB cap, no unlimited
   • ✗English-only support, basic app
   • ✗Prices in dollars, euro amount varies
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3. 

   3. Ubigi

   7.7/10
   €0.88/GBLocal networksData, monthly and unlimited plans

   ✓Transatel (NTT group), in-app top-ups

   Ubigi is the eSIM of Transatel, an NTT group company. Pricing sits at €0.88/GB, about one and a half times the price per GB of the top two. The provider does not say in advance which Turkish carrier the eSIM connects to.

   The app lets you top up without reinstalling the eSIM, prices are shown in euros, and the catalogue runs from one-off plans to monthly and unlimited plans. Support answers by ticket, in English and French.

   Pros

   • ✓In-app top-ups, prices in euros
   • ✓Monthly and unlimited plans, NTT group provider

   Cons

   • ✗Price per GB above the top two
   • ✗Turkish carrier not named before purchase
   • ✗Ticket-only support
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4. 

   4. Airalo

   7.6/10
   €0.63/GBTürk TelekomData, regional and global plans

   ✓Best-known brand, multi-country catalogue

   Airalo is the pioneer of travel eSIMs, available in more than 200 countries. Its Turkey eSIM connects to Türk Telekom, named on every plan, and starts at €0.63/GB, above the best rates in the ranking.

   Its strength is the catalogue: local, regional (Europe, Turkey included) or global plans, unlimited in Turkey, and top-ups straight from the app. Support is in English, and its slowness comes up often in published reviews.

   Pros

   • ✓Available in 200+ countries, regional and unlimited plans
   • ✓Carrier named on every plan, in-app top-ups

   Cons

   • ✗Price per GB above the best in the ranking
   • ✗English-only support, often described as slow
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5. 

   5. Saily

   7.5/10
   €1.02/GBLocal networksData and unlimited plans

   ✓By Nord Security, built-in web protection

   Saily is Nord Security's eSIM, the company behind NordVPN. Pricing comes out at €1.02/GB, in the upper half of the ranking, and the provider does not state which Turkish carrier it uses before purchase.

   The app is simple, with an ad and tracker blocker and built-in web protection. Prices are in euros, unlimited exists, and the chat answers 24/7 in English.

   Pros

   • ✓Built-in ad and tracker blocker
   • ✓24/7 chat, prices in euros, unlimited available

   Cons

   • ✗Price per GB in the upper half
   • ✗Carrier not named, English-only support
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6. 

   6. Yesim

   7.4/10
   €0.72/GBLocal networksDaily to unlimited plans

   ✓Reusable eSIM, daily plans

   Yesim is a Swiss provider whose eSIM is reused from one trip to the next: you keep it on the phone and top up for Turkey, then for the next destination. Pricing sits at €0.72/GB, comparable to Saily and Ubigi.

   The catalogue runs from daily plans to unlimited and up to 50 GB over 30 days. The Turkey page lists Turkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom as the country's networks without saying which one serves the eSIM. Support is by chat.

   Pros

   • ✓Reusable eSIM across trips
   • ✓Daily plans, large volumes and unlimited

   Cons

   • ✗Price per GB comparable to the most expensive in the ranking
   • ✗Turkish carrier not specified before purchase
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Which Turkey eSIM for your profile?

The eSIM we recommend for each kind of traveller.

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  Tight budgetvoilà eSIM€0.57/GB, the lowest price per GB in the comparison, up to 50 GB.
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  Two weeks on the coastvoilà eSIMSolid Vodafone network on the coasts, human support 24/7.
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  Short stay in IstanbulEsimzonSmall plan at €0.59/GB, QR-code activation.
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  Turkey then GreeceAiraloRegional Europe plan that includes Turkey.
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  Unlimited dataUbigiUnlimited and monthly plans, in-app top-ups.
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  SecuritySailyBuilt-in ad and tracker blocker.