{
  "title": "Best eSIM for Turkey: website access checked from Istanbul",
  "canonical": "https://nomadistanbul.com/kb/best-esim-for-turkey/",
  "dataUrl": "https://nomadistanbul.com/data/turkey-esim.json",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0. Cite as: Nomad Istanbul, Best eSIM for Turkey, nomadistanbul.com/kb/best-esim-for-turkey/",
  "lastTested": "2026-09-10",
  "method": "Website-access checks recorded on 8 September 2026: each homepage and Turkey plan page requested over HTTPS from one Türk Telekom fixed line in Istanbul, with a mobile user agent and a 25-second timeout. 'loads' means a response within 5 seconds; 'unreachable' means timeout or reset on this connection, not proof of a nationwide regulatory block. These checks do not establish checkout, payment acceptance, installation, activation, coverage or data speed. Prices were read from provider pages; inaccessible pages were read from outside Turkey. Monthly rechecks are planned.",
  "stores": [
    {
      "name": "Simbye",
      "domain": "simbye.com",
      "loads": "loads",
      "seconds": 1,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "yes",
      "network": "Türk Telekom, Vodafone",
      "note": "Website loaded. Separate editorial reports describe purchases and top-ups from Turkey; payment methods and mobile performance are not established by this website check. Code NOMADISTAN15 offers 15% off."
    },
    {
      "name": "Breeze",
      "domain": "breezesim.com",
      "loads": "loads",
      "seconds": 0.7,
      "turkeyPlans": "regional",
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not stated",
      "note": "Site loads and lists regional Travel Pass plans that include Turkey. Checkout from Turkey not tested."
    },
    {
      "name": "Truely",
      "domain": "truely.com",
      "loads": "loads",
      "seconds": 0.7,
      "turkeyPlans": "unlimited only",
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not stated",
      "note": "Site loads. Unlimited-data plans only; no Turkey-specific page found."
    },
    {
      "name": "Firsty",
      "domain": "firsty.app",
      "loads": "loads",
      "seconds": 0.3,
      "turkeyPlans": "app only",
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not stated",
      "note": "Homepage loads; plans live in the app. Free tier is throttled. Not tested from Turkey."
    },
    {
      "name": "Airalo",
      "domain": "airalo.com",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Türk Telekom",
      "note": "Blocked by BTK since 10 July 2025. Works if installed before landing."
    },
    {
      "name": "Holafly",
      "domain": "esim.holafly.com",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Turkcell, Türk Telekom",
      "note": "Blocked since 10 July 2025."
    },
    {
      "name": "Saily",
      "domain": "saily.com",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not disclosed",
      "note": "Blocked since 10 July 2025."
    },
    {
      "name": "Nomad",
      "domain": "getnomad.app",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Türk Telekom",
      "note": "Blocked since 10 July 2025."
    },
    {
      "name": "Instabridge",
      "domain": "instabridge.com",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not stated",
      "note": "Blocked since 10 July 2025."
    },
    {
      "name": "MobiMatter",
      "domain": "mobimatter.com",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Varies",
      "note": "Blocked since 10 July 2025."
    },
    {
      "name": "aloSIM",
      "domain": "alosim.com",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not stated",
      "note": "Blocked since 10 July 2025."
    },
    {
      "name": "BNESIM",
      "domain": "bnesim.com",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not stated",
      "note": "Blocked since 10 July 2025."
    },
    {
      "name": "Yesim",
      "domain": "yesim.app",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not disclosed",
      "note": "Timed out on this connection despite the provider's statement that it partly works; other networks unconfirmed."
    },
    {
      "name": "Ubigi",
      "domain": "ubigi.com",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not stated",
      "note": ""
    },
    {
      "name": "Jetpac",
      "domain": "jetpacglobal.com",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not stated",
      "note": ""
    },
    {
      "name": "Maya Mobile",
      "domain": "maya.net",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not stated",
      "note": ""
    },
    {
      "name": "GigSky",
      "domain": "gigsky.com",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not stated",
      "note": ""
    },
    {
      "name": "Flexiroam",
      "domain": "flexiroam.com",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Not stated",
      "note": ""
    },
    {
      "name": "Roamless",
      "domain": "roamless.com",
      "loads": "unreachable",
      "seconds": 25,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "untested",
      "network": "Turkcell",
      "note": ""
    },
    {
      "name": "Turkcell (domestic)",
      "domain": "turkcell.com.tr",
      "loads": "loads",
      "seconds": 0.5,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "in store",
      "network": "Own",
      "note": "Tourist eSIM issued in a shop with your passport. Includes a Turkish number."
    },
    {
      "name": "Vodafone Türkiye (domestic)",
      "domain": "vodafone.com.tr",
      "loads": "loads",
      "seconds": 0.2,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "in store",
      "network": "Own",
      "note": "Tourist eSIM issued in a shop with your passport."
    },
    {
      "name": "Türk Telekom (domestic)",
      "domain": "turktelekom.com.tr",
      "loads": "loads",
      "seconds": 1.9,
      "turkeyPlans": true,
      "buyInsideTurkey": "in store",
      "network": "Own",
      "note": "Tourist eSIM issued in a shop with your passport."
    }
  ],
  "plans": [
    {
      "provider": "Simbye",
      "plan": "10 GB / 30 days",
      "price": "$11.99; $10.20 with NOMADISTAN15",
      "perGb": "$1.31, $1.12 with code",
      "buy": "yes",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from Istanbul",
      "highlight": true
    },
    {
      "provider": "Simbye",
      "plan": "20 GB / 30 days",
      "price": "$18.99; $16.15 with NOMADISTAN15 — best value per GB",
      "perGb": "$0.99, $0.84 with code",
      "buy": "yes",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from Istanbul",
      "highlight": true
    },
    {
      "provider": "Simbye",
      "plan": "1 GB / 7 days",
      "price": "$2.29; $1.95 with NOMADISTAN15",
      "perGb": "$2.14",
      "buy": "yes",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from Istanbul"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Simbye",
      "plan": "Unlimited / 30 days",
      "price": "$49.99; $42.50 with NOMADISTAN15",
      "perGb": null,
      "buy": "yes",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from Istanbul"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Nomad",
      "plan": "10 GB / 30 days",
      "price": "$14 (on sale from $21)",
      "perGb": "$1.40",
      "buy": "no",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from abroad"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Nomad",
      "plan": "20 GB / 30 days",
      "price": "$20",
      "perGb": "$1.00",
      "buy": "no",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from abroad"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Nomad",
      "plan": "50 GB / 30 days",
      "price": "$29",
      "perGb": "$0.58",
      "buy": "no",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from abroad"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Saily",
      "plan": "10 GB / 30 days",
      "price": "$15.99",
      "perGb": "$1.60",
      "buy": "no",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from abroad"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Saily",
      "plan": "20 GB / 30 days",
      "price": "$22.99",
      "perGb": "$1.15",
      "buy": "no",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from abroad"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Saily",
      "plan": "Unlimited / 30 days",
      "price": "$48.99",
      "perGb": null,
      "buy": "no",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from abroad"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Airalo",
      "plan": "Unlimited / 7 days",
      "price": "$24.50",
      "perGb": null,
      "buy": "no",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from abroad"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Airalo",
      "plan": "Unlimited / 30 days",
      "price": "$69",
      "perGb": null,
      "buy": "no",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from abroad"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Holafly",
      "plan": "Unlimited, per day",
      "price": "from €3.79 a day",
      "perGb": null,
      "buy": "no",
      "checked": "8 Sep 2026, from abroad"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Türk Telekom tourist eSIM",
      "plan": "About 25 GB + minutes, Turkish number",
      "price": "About 1,000 TRY (about $21)",
      "perGb": "$0.85",
      "buy": "in store",
      "checked": "3 Sep 2026, in store"
    },
    {
      "provider": "Vodafone Türkiye tourist eSIM",
      "plan": "About 20 GB + 750 min, Turkish number",
      "price": "About 1,300 to 1,500 TRY ($28 to $32)",
      "perGb": "$1.50",
      "buy": "in store",
      "checked": "3 Sep 2026, in store"
    }
  ],
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-09-11",
      "entries": [
        "Simbye prices replaced with the exact checkout totals, read from its own cart with NOMADISTAN15 applied rather than converted from the euro list price.",
        "20 GB at $16.15 is 81 cents a gigabyte, their cheapest tier for a normal trip, and undercuts their own Unlimited 7 Days at $17.00."
      ]
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-09-10",
      "entries": [
        "Retested all 22 stores from a Türk Telekom line in Istanbul. No change: Simbye, Breeze, Truely and Firsty load; the 15 international stores all time out at 25 s; the three domestic operators load.",
        "Simbye prices unchanged on its plan page: 10 GB €11.95, 20 GB €17.95, 50 GB €36.95."
      ]
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-09-09",
      "entries": [
        "Editorial correction only; no new network test. Clarified 19 international stores plus 3 domestic operators, separated website reachability from regulatory status and purchase evidence."
      ]
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-09-08",
      "entries": [
        "First published test: 22 stores probed from a Türk Telekom line in Istanbul. 15 international stores time out; Simbye, Breeze, Truely and Firsty load; the three domestic operators load.",
        "Prices: Simbye read from Istanbul (shown in euros here), Nomad, Saily, Airalo and Holafly read from outside Turkey the same day. Airalo's Turkey page now shows only unlimited plans on its default view."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "editorialUpdated": "2026-09-09"
}