eSIM for Turkey at a glance
- Plans
- 7
- Price from1 GB for 7 days
- R76
- Cheapest gigabyte20 GB for 30 days
- R19
- Unlimited10 days
- R590
- Validity
- 7–30 days
- Calls and SMS
- no, data only
eSIM plans for Turkey
Sorted by price. You buy on the Airalo website.
DataValidityPrice per GBPrice
1 GB7 days
R76 per GB
R76
2 GB15 days
R51 per GB
R101
3 GB30 days
R37 per GB
R110
5 GB30 days
R34 per GB
R168
10 GB30 days
R26 per GB
R261
20 GB30 days
R19 per GB · best value
R379
Unlimited10 days
R59 per day
R590
Prices from Airalo, updated 25.03.2026, rate 1 $ = R17
How much data do you need
Typical usage and a matching plan for a one-week trip
- Maps and messengersabout 1 GB a week
- 1 GB for 7 days — R76
- Social media and photos3–5 GB a week
- 5 GB for 30 days — R168
- Video and video callsabout 1 GB an hour
- Unlimited, 10 days — R590
Flights to Turkey
Cheapest tickets for the nearest dates
Cape Town → Istanbul
one way
Johannesburg → Sinop
one way
Johannesburg → Antalya
one way
Johannesburg → Alanya
one way
How it works
- 1. Choose a planCompare plans by data volume, validity period and price
- 2. Get your QR codeAfter payment, the QR code to activate your eSIM arrives by email within minutes
- 3. ConnectScan the QR code in your phone settings — the internet is ready
Nearby countries
eSIM for Turkey: FAQ
From R76 for 1 GB for 7 days. There are 7 plans in total, the most expensive is R590.
Yes: unlimited data for 10 days costs R590, that is R59 per day.
For 7 days of maps and messengers, 1 GB for 7 days for R76 is enough. If you watch videos, take Unlimited, 10 days for R590.
The cheapest gigabyte is in the 20 GB for 30 days package: R19 per GB versus R76 in the smallest one.
Plans are available for 7, 10, 15, 30 days. Validity starts when you first connect to a network abroad.
The eSIM is data only. You can call through messengers; your WhatsApp and Telegram number stays the same and your main SIM remains in the phone.
At home, before departure: installation needs an internet connection. After landing, switch mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming.
iPhone XR and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer. To check, dial *#06#: if you see an EID line, your phone supports eSIM.
Cape Town → Istanbul: from R12 439 one way.