Turkey – the gateway between (Southeastern) Europe and (Western) Asia, with a small part of the country being considered to be in Europe and the remainder of the land in Asia.
Known for its sweet, sweet tea, famous kebabs, and for being an affordable travel destination, Turkey is a popular country to visit by travelers of all kinds.
From the busy streets in Istanbul to the Roman ruins in Antalya, from the hot air balloon festival in Cappadocia to Bodrum Castle in Bodrum, the country hosts everything for anyone. And of course… plenty of cool beaches.
Before you start sharing your beach-life photos or videos of exploring ruins, be aware that international roaming can be expensive. Roaming in Turkey could make your relatively affordable trip suddenly more expensive.
Luckily, you can get a Turkish SIM card to enjoy local rates. The best part is that Turkey has one of the lowest mobile data rates in the Middle East AND worldwide.
You can get a Turkish SIM card for as low as 30 TRY (1.05 USD) from Turkcell, Vodafone, and Türk Telekom. However, it will be a challenge to pay such a price as a tourist or traveler – you can be charged up to 200 TRY (7 USD) for Turkish SIM cards (unless a local can negotiate a better deal for you).
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Even if you have to pay a tourist premium for your SIM card, you can still enjoy low mobile data rates. You can get 1 GB of data valid for 7 days for as little as 7 TRY (0.80 USD). There will not be a roaming deal out there cheaper than this!
The Turkish mobile operators love to offer choice – a lot. They all have around 90 different prepaid packages, let alone postpaid ones. So there is quite a lot to go through when trying to find the best plan for you.
Luckily for you, I have listed it all in this guide.
In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Turkey. Let's do this.
Original publication: 26th of December 2019. Last updated: 1st of March 2024.
Table of Contents
What is the Best SIM Card in Turkey?
So, which other SIM cards are available in Turkey?
Turkey has three mobile operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:
- Turkcell
- Vodafone Turkey
- Türk Telekom
Anyone living in or visiting Turkey can buy a Turkish SIM card with no restrictions.
But you do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations, which include showing your passport at the point of sale.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
Where Can You Buy a Turkish SIM Card (+Costs)?
You can get a Turkish SIM card in the official stores of Turkcell, Vodafone Turkey & Türk Telekom. They can also be obtained from other stores, including kiosks, mini markets, and electronic shops. Some Turkish airports sell (tourist) SIM cards (at inflated prices).
You can expect to pay for the following Turkish SIM cards:
The following Turkey mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:
- Turkcell: 169 TRY
- Vodafone Turkey: 40 TRY (excludes new SIM card fee)
If you plan to buy a SIM card at an airport, the prices can be higher than those listed above – be aware of this.
Use the Wise Currency Converter tool (free) for up-to-date TRY (Turkish Lira) to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) exchange rates.
For your convenience, below are some exchange rates between TRY and USD (US Dollars):
- 1 TRY = 0.35 USD
- 10 TRY = 0.35 USD
- 100 TRY = 3.50 USD
- 1000 TRY = 35.10 USD
But for any other currency, the Wise Currency Converter tool.
(Travel) eSIMs for Turkey
(Travel) eSIMs have become extremely popular in recent years.
Especially after Apple made iPhones (14- & 15 series) sold in the United States eSIM-only, forcing its users to use eSIMs – even when abroad.
This forced mobile operators to adopt eSIM technology faster than they had planned (for the benefit of anyone wishing to use eSIMs instead of swapping SIM cards).
At the moment, no Turkish mobile operator offers eSIMs to prepaid customers.
But if the Turkish mobile operators did have eSIMs and you wanted to purchase an eSIM, you would need to comply with Turkey's SIM card registration regulations.
Suppose you do not wish to do so for whatever reason. In that case, you may consider getting a travel eSIM for Turkey.
My Turkey eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide (even in Turkey).
You can even get eSIMs covering Turkey and other countries in the Middle East, allowing you to use one eSIM in multiple destinations with just one purchase.
Or you can even get a global eSIM, which can be used in at least 100 countries worldwide.
While the Turkey eSIM buying guide goes much more in-depth about your options, I do want to introduce some quickly here:
- Airalo: Merhaba (Turkey only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS)
- Alosim: Turkey
- Holafly: Turkey (unlimited data)
- Nomad: Turkey, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant)
Here are some discount codes to sweeten the deal:
- Airalo: MAR15 for 15% off (if you have never bought an Airalo eSIM before). Otherwise, MAR10 for 10% off (for existing users) – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code)
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD off (on your first-ever Nomad order only)
For information about these eSIMs, such as how much the eSIMs cost and how much data you get, check out the Turkey eSIM buying guide.
Prepaid SIM Cards Explored
Below, I will guide you through Turkcell, Vodafone Turkey & Türk Telekom and go through:
- Background information
- Mobile coverage
- SIM card types, prices & availability
- Recharge/top-up information
- Combo plans, data plans & special packs (such as social media packs)
Let's see what TURKEY offers us.
Turkcell
Turkcell is the largest mobile operator in Turkey. It is also the mobile operator with the fastest speeds and best overall performance in the country.
Turkcell uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
This is what you will learn about Turkcell:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Turkcell SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Turkcell
Turkcell has extensive coverage in Turkey.
According to OpenSignal, it has the best 4G Coverage Experience.
Below is Turkcell's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Turkcell
You can buy a Turkcell SIM card for 34 TRY with 15 GB of data, 750 minutes, and 250 SMS – all valid for 28 days in Turkcell stores and many other stores, such as phone shops, electronic stores, and kiosks. Each Turkcell branch and reseller can set its own price. As a tourist, you will be charged more than locals. Turkcell SIM cards are sold up to 200 TRY.
Short-term travelers can also take advantage of the Tourist Welcome Pack. It costs 169 TRY and features 20 GB of data, unlimited data for BiP & WhatsApp, and 200 local minutes, and 1000 SMS – all valid for 30 days. However, this offer can be a challenge to find.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Turkcell SIM cards are active for 185 days. After 185 days, it goes into a semi-active period for 180 OR until the 31st of December. In the semi-active period, you can still receive calls and SMS, but you cannot reach out to anyone yourself (except for emergency numbers).
You can consider getting a travel eSIM for Turkey, which can, in specific scenarios, be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Turkcell.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM (for when you visit at least two or more supported European countries) or a global eSIM (for frequent travelers visiting multiple continents).
In my Turkey eSIM buying guide, I analyze various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
But I will introduce them here quickly:
- Airalo: Merhaba (Turkey only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Turkey – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Turkey (unlimited data) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Turkey, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
Once again, check out my Turkey eSIM buying guide to learn more about these eSIM options.
For now, I will continue with Turkcell.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Turkcell
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Turkcell
Turkcell has seven data-featured prepaid plans:
- 61cell Fırtına Paketler Kampanyası/61cell Storm Packages Campaign (combo)
- Ana Paketler/Main Packages (combo)
- GNÇ Paketler/GNÇ Packages (combo)
- Diger Ana Paketler/Other Main Packages (combo)
- Uzun Süreli Paketler/Long Term Packages (combo)
- Diger Ek Paketlet/Other Additional Packages (data)
- Internet Paketleri/Internet Packages (data)
I will list all the prices in TRY (Turkish Lira).
To convert TRY to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
61cell Fırtına Paketler Kampanyası (61cell Storm Packages Campaign) – Turkcell
The 61cell Fırtına Paketler Kampanyası (61cell Storm Packages Campaign) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Enable 61cell Fırtına Paketler Kampanyası by sending the Activation Code to 2200:
Price | Data | BiP Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
40 TRY | 2 GB | 1 GB | 600 minutes | 300 SMS | 1 day | 61CELL AVANTAJ |
54 TRY | 4 GB | 1 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 1 day | 61CELL PLUS |
Ana Paketler (Main Packages) – Turkcell
Ana Paketler (Main Packages) plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
You can activate Ana Paketler by texting the Activation Code to 2200:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
130 TRY | Bolca 1200 DK Paketi | 250 MB | N/A | 1200 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | BOLCA 1200DK |
150 TRY | Bolca 2 GB | 2 GB | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | BOLCA 2GB |
170 TRY | Bolca 4 GB | 4 GB | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | BOLCA 4GB |
200 TRY | Bolca 8 GB | 8 GB | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | BOLCA 8GB |
230 TRY | Bolca 12 GB | 12 GB | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | BOLCA 12GB |
260 TRY | Bolca 16 GB | 16 GB | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | BOLCA 16GB |
290 TRY | Bolca 20 GB | 20 GB | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | BOLCA 20GB |
310 TRY | Bolca 24 GB | 24 GB | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | BOLCA 24GB |
1 BiP, Lifebox & TV +
GNÇ Paketler (GNÇ Packages) – Turkcell
The GNÇ Paketler (GNÇ Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
You can activate GNÇ Paketler by texting the Activation Code to 2200:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1,2 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
140 TRY | Super GNC 4 GB Paketi | 2 GB | 2 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | SUPER GNC 4GB |
160 TRY | Super GNC 8 GB Paketi | 4 GB | 4 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | SUPER GNC 8GB |
210 TRY | Super GNC 16 GB Paketi | 8 GB | 8 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | SUPER GNC 16GB |
240 TRY | Super GNC 20 GB Paketi | 12 GB | 8 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | SUPER GNC 20GB |
260 TRY | Super GNC 24 GB Paketi | 16 GB | 8 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | SUPER GNC 24GB |
290 TRY | Super GNC 30 GB Paketi | 20 GB | 10 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | SUPER GNC 30GB |
310 TRY | Super GNC 34 GB Paketi | 24 GB | 10 GB | 1000 minutes | 500 SMS | 28 days | SUPER GNC 34GB |
1 Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter & YouTube
2 5 GB BiP, Lifebox & TV +
Diger Ana Paketler (Other Main Packages) – Turkcell
The Diger Ana Paketler (Other Main Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Enable Diger Ana Paketler by sending the Activation Code to 2200:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1,2 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
170 TRY | Hepsi 5 GB | 3 GB | 2 GB | 1200 minutes | 750 SMS | 28 days | HEPSI 5GB |
190 TRY | Hepsi 7 GB | 5 GB | 2 GB | 1200 minutes | 750 SMS | 28 days | HEPSI 7GB |
190 TRY | GNÇ Hepsi 16 GB Paketi | 8 GB | 8 GB | 1200 minutes | 750 SMS | 28 days | GNC HEPSI 16GB |
240 TRY | GNÇ Hepsi 24 GB Paketi | 14 GB | 10 GB | 1200 minutes | 750 SMS | 28 days | GNC HEPSI 24GB |
250 TRY | Hepsi 15 GB | 13 GB | 2 GB | 1200 minutes | 750 SMS | 28 days | HEPSI 15GB |
280 TRY | Hepsi 23 GB | 18 GB | 5 GB | 1200 minutes | 750 SMS | 28 days | HEPSI 23GB |
310 TRY | Hepsi 28 GB | 23 GB | 5 GB | 1200 minutes | 750 SMS | 28 days | HEPSI 28GB |
1 Facebook & Twitter
2 + 5 GB for BiP
Uzun Süreli Paketler (Long Term Packages) – Turkcell
The Uzun Süreli Paketler (Long Term Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
Enable Uzun Süreli Paketler by sending the Activation Code to 2200:
Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
390 TRY | 15 GB | Shared with data allowance | 6000 minutes | 3000 SMS | 90 days | MUTLU MEGA 15 GB |
680 TRY | 35 GB | Shared with data allowance | 12 000 minutes | 6000 SMS | 180 days | MUTLU MEGA 35 GB |
1000 TRY | 70 GB | 60 GB | 25 000 minutes | 12 000 SMS | 365 days | MUTLU MEGA 70 GB |
1 BiP, Lifebox & TV +
Diger Ek Paketler (Other Additional Packages) – Turkcell
The Diger Ek Paketler (Other Additional Packages) are data plans (without 5G NR access).
The following Diger Ek Paketler are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | Apps | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4.06 TRY | 250 MB Yeni Twitter Paketi | N/A | 250 MB | 30 days | App only | |
6.11 TRY | Yolda Paylaş Paketi | 2 GB | N/A | N/A | 1 day | KKPAYLAS TO 1020 |
7.11 TRY | 500 MB Twitter Paketi (Hazır Kart) | N/A | 500 MB | 30 days | App only | |
10.26 TRY | Yolda İzle Paketi | 4 GB | N/A | N/A | 1 day | KKIZLE TO 1020 |
20 TRY | PUBG Mobile 3 GB Paketi | N/A | 3 GB | PUBG | 30 days | PUBGMOBILE3GB TO 2200 |
45 TRY | PUBGM 5 GB | N/A | 5 GB | PUBG | 30 days | PUBGMOBILE5GB TO 2200 |
70 TRY | YouTube Paketi | N/A | 5 GB | YouTube | 28 days | YOUTUBE TO 2200 |
70 TRY | Ek Sosyal İnternet Paketi | N/A | 5 GB | Facebook & Twitter | 30 days | EK SOCIAL TO 2200 |
70 TRY | Instagram Paketi | N/A | 5 GB | 30 days | INSTAGRAM TO 2200 |
Internet Paketleri (Internet Packages) – Turkcell
The Internet Paketleri (Internet Packages) are data plans (without 5G NR access).
Internet Paketleri can be activated by texting the Activation Code to 2222:
Price | Plan | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|---|
140 TRY | Yeni 4 GB | 4 GB | 28 days | YENI 4GB |
150 TRY | Yeni 6 GB | 6 GB | 28 days | YENI 6GB |
170 TRY | Yeni 8 GB | 8 GB | 28 days | YENI 8GB |
APN/Internet Settings – Turkcell
- Name: Turkcell
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Vodafone Turkey
Vodafone Turkey, just Vodafone but officially Vodafone Türkiye, is the second-largest operator in Turkey. It is the mobile operator with the best 4G availability, but it has the slowest speeds.
Vodafone uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
This is what you will learn about Vodafone:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Vodafone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Vodafone Turkey
Vodafone has extensive coverage in Turkey.
According to OpenSignal, Vodafone has the best 4G availability in the country.
Below is Vodafone's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Vodafone Turkey
You can buy a Vodafone SIM card in Vodafone stores and many other stores, such as phone shops, electronic stores, and kiosks. Each Vodafone branch and reseller can set its own price. As a tourist, you will be charged more than locals. Vodafone SIM cards are sold for 30 TRY up to 200 TRY.
Short-term travelers can also take advantage of the Tourist Exclusive Pack. It costs 40 TRY and features 20 GB of data, 750 local minutes, and 1000 SMS – all valid for 28 days. However, this price excludes the new SIM card free, which varies by shop and can be as high as 200 TRY.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
You may want to get a travel eSIM for Turkey, which can be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Vodafone Turkey (in some cases).
Especially when getting a Europe-wide eSIM if you do not stay in just Turkey or a global eSIM valid for up to a year if you want one eSIM to work practically worldwide.
My Turkey eSIM buying guide analyzes various eSIM options of eSIM providers I have tested extensively worldwide.
Here is a quick introduction to them:
- Airalo: Merhaba (Turkey only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Turkey – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Turkey (unlimited data) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Turkey, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
For more information, such as the prices and data allowances, check out my Turkey eSIM buying guide.
But let's continue with Vodafone Turkey for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Vodafone Turkey
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Turkey
Vodafone has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Süper Kolay Paketleri/Super Easy Packages (combo)
- Mevsimlik Paketler/Seasonal Packages (combo)
- Gençlere Özel Faturasız Paketler/Prepaid Packages Special for Young People (combo)
- Ek Paket Al/Extra Packages (data add-ons)
I will list all the prices in TRY (Turkish Lira).
To convert TRY to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Kolay Paketleri (Easy Packages)- Vodafone Turkey
The Kolay Paketleri (Easy Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Kolay Paketleri are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
90 TRY | Gel Dene Paketi | 8 GB | 350 minutes | 100 SMS | 14 days |
120 TRY | Süper Kolay Paket 1500 | 500 MB | 1500 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
150 TRY | Süper Kolay Paket 5 | 5 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
180 TRY | Süper Kolay Paket 10 | 15 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
190 TRY | Sınırsız İletişim Kolay Paket | 7 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
255 TRY | Süper Kolay Paket 25 | 25 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
Gençlere Özel Faturasız Paketler (Prepaid Packages Special for Young People) – Vodafone Turkey
The Gençlere Özel Faturasız Paketler (Prepaid Packages Special for Young People) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Gençlere Özel Faturasız Paketler are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
180 TRY | Genç Süper Kolay Paket 10 | 10 GB | Unlimited | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
215 TRY | Genç Süper Kolay Paket 15 | 15 GB | Unlimited | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
255 TRY | Genç Süper Kolay Paket 25 | 25 GB | Unlimited | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
1 Discord, Facebook, Free Fire, Instagram, League of Legends: Wild Rift, PubG Mobile, Teamfight Tactics Mobile, Tiktok, Twitch, Twitter & Zula Mobile
Mevsimlik Paketler (Seasonal Packages) – Vodafone Turkey
The Mevsimlik Paketler (Seasonal Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Mevsimlik Paketler are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
185 TRY | Mevsimlik Paket 10GB | 10 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
340 TRY | Mevsimlik Paket 3 Ay 30 GB | 30 GB | 5000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 90 days |
435 TRY | Mevsimlik Paket 3 Ay 50 GB | 50 GB | 5000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 90 days |
660 TRY | Mevsimlik Paket 6 Ay 60 GB | 60 GB | 10 000 minutes | 2000 SMS | 180 days |
Ek Paket Al (Extra Packages) – Vodafone Turkey
The Ek Paket Al/Extra Packages are data bundles (without 5G NR access) that sometimes act as add-ons for the aforementioned plans. When it is an add-on, it cannot be purchased as a standalone plan.
All plans with Until plan expires in the Validity column are add-ons.
The following Ek Paket Al are available:
Price | Plan | Data | Social Data | App | Validity | Auto-Renews |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 TRY | Avantajlı 3 GB Paketi | 3 GB | N/A | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
6 TRY | Günlük Sınırsız İletişim Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | BiP, Facebook Messenger, Signal, Telegram & WhatsApp | 24 hours | No |
6.5 TRY | Haftalık Sınırsız Oyun Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | 101 Okey, Backgammon Plus, Okey Plus & Zynga Canak Okey | 7 days | No |
8 TRY | Vodafone TV Full Paket- 1 Ay Hediye Paketi | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days | Yes |
9 TRY | Günlük 500 MB | 500 MB | N/A | N/A | 1 day | No |
9.9 TRY | WhatsApplı Arama Asistanı | N/A | 1 GB | Until plan expires | No | |
11.9 TRY | 50 GB Guvenli Depo Ek Paketi | N/A | 50 GB | Unlimited internet and 50GB backup space in Secure Storage | 30 days | Yes |
12 TRY | Haftalık 500 MB | 500 MB | N/A | N/A | 7 days | No |
12 TRY | Günlük Sınırsız Sosyal Medya Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | Facebook, Instagram, Threads & Twitter | 24 hours | No |
12 TRY | Haftalık Sınırsız İletişim Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | YouTube, YouTube Music, YouTube Kids | 24 hours | No |
15 TRY | Haftalık Sınırsız İletişim Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | BiP, Facebook Messenger, Signal, Telegram, Whatsapp & Yaay | 7 days | No |
16.2 TRY | 100 GB Güvenli Depo Ek Paketi | N/A | 100 GB | Unlimited internet and 100GB backup space in Secure Storage | 7 days | No |
16.2 TRY | 100 GB Güvenli Depo Ek Paketi | N/A | 100 GB | Unlimited internet and 100GB backup space in Secure Storage | 7 days | Yes |
19 TRY | Sınırsız İletişim Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | BiP, Facebook Messenger, Signal, Telegram, Whatsapp & Yaay | Until plan expires | Yes |
19 TRY | Sınırsız Müzik Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | Spotify, Spotify Premium, Power FM, Karnaval & Fenomen | 30 days | Yes |
21.9 TRY | 500 GB Guvenli Depo Ek Paketi | N/A | 500 GB | Unlimited internet and 500GB backup space in Secure Storage | 7 days | Yes |
24 TRY | Doldur 1 GB | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
24 TRY | Haftalık 1 GB | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | 7 days | No |
25 TRY | Gamer Video Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | Discord, Free Fire, League of Legends: Wild Rift, PubG Mobile, Teamfight Tactics Mobile, Twitch, & Zula Mobile | Until plan expires | Yes |
25.4 TRY | Karakartal 1GB Destek Paketi | N/A | 1 GB | Facebook, Instagram & Twitter | 30 days | Yes |
27 TRY | 10 Numara Paket | 10 GB | N/A | N/A | 10 days | No |
30 TRY | Doldur 2 GB | 2 GB | N/A | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
30 TRY | Doldur 3 GB | 3 GB | N/A | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
30.5 TRY | Karakartal 2GB Destek Paketi | N/A | 2 GB | Facebook, Instagram & Twitter | 30 days | Yes |
35 TRY | Haftalık Sınırsız TikTok Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | TikTok | 7 days | No |
35 TRY | Haftalık Gamer Video | N/A | Unlimited | YouTube, Twitch, PubG Mobile, Discord | 7 days | No |
35 TRY | Aylık 1GB Haber Ekstra Paketi | N/A | 1 GB | Flash news, finance and weather content. | 30 days | No |
35 TRY | Aylık 1 GB Astroloji Paketi | N/A | 1 GB | Astrology package | 30 days | No |
35 TRY | Haftalık Sınırsız TikTok Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | Netflix and Amazon Prime | 7 days | No |
35.6 TRY | Haftalık Sınırsız Sosyal Medya Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads | 7 days | No |
35.6 TRY | Haftalık Sınırsız Video Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | YouTube, YouTube Music, YouTube Kids & İzlesene | 7 days | No |
36 TRY | Avantajlı 1 GB Paketi | 1 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days | No |
39 TRY | Büyük Seçim 4 GB | 4 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days | Yes |
39 TRY | Doldur 4 GB | 4 GB | N/A | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
39 TRY | Doldur 5 GB | 5 GB | N/A | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
39 TRY | Doldur 6 GB | 6 GB | N/A | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
40.7 TRY | 3GB 1903 Destek Paketi | N/A | 3 GB/5 GB | Facebook, Instagram and Twitter & 5GB Secure Storage usage space | 30 days | Yes |
45 TRY | Aylık 2 GB | 2 GB | N/A | N/A | 30 days | No |
49.8 TRY | 15 Günlük Sınırsız TikTok Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | TikTok | 15 days | No |
54 TRY | Doldur 7 GB | 7 GB | N/A | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
54 TRY | Doldur 8 GB | 8 GB | N/A | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
54 TRY | Doldur 9 GB | 9 GB | N/A | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
54 TRY | Doldur 10 GB | 10 GB | N/A | N/A | Until plan expires | No |
69 TRY | Gamer Video Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | YouTube, Twitch, PubG Mobile & Discord | 30 days | Yes |
70.1 TRY | Sınırsız Video Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | Youtube, YouTube Kids, YouTube Music & İzlesene | 30 days | Yes |
70.1 TRY | Sınırsız Sosyal Medya Paketi | N/A | Unlimited | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Threads | 30 days | Yes |
APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Turkey
- Name: Vodafone Internet
- APN: internet
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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Türk Telekom
Turkcell uses the following frequencies:
- 2G: 1800 MHz
- 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
- 4G/LTE: 800 MHz (Band 20), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
This is what you will learn about Türk Telekom:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Türk Telekom SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Türk Telekom
Türk Telekom has extensive coverage in Turkey.
However, its 4G/LTE coverage is lacking compared to its competitors.
Below is Türk Telekom's coverage map produced by Speedtest:
SIM Card Price – Türk Telekom
You can buy a Türk Telekom SIM card for between 30 TRY and 200 TRY in Türk Telekom stores and many other stores, such as phone shops, electronic stores, and kiosks. Türk Telekom branch and reseller can set its own price. As a tourist, you will be charged more than locals. This is why I gave a price range for the SIM cards.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Turkey because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from Türk Telekom.
Especially if you get a Europe-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Turkey in my Turkey eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Merhaba (Turkey only) & Discover+ (130 countries worldwide + up to 200 worldwide minutes & 200 worldwide SMS) – use code MAR15 (15% off – first-time users only) or MAR10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Turkey – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Turkey (unlimited data) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Turkey, Middle East (seven countries) & Global (109 or 139 countries, depending on the variant) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Turkey eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with Türk Telekom for now.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Türk Telekom
Türk Telekom top-up vouchers are sold in Türk Telekom stores and other stores, including kiosks, phone stores, and grocery stores.
You can tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Call 555 to check your Türk Telekom balance.
You can also use the Türk Telekom Online İşlemler (Türk Telekom Online Transactions) app to refill and check your balance (Android/iOS/Huawei App Gallary).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Türk Telekom
Türk Telekom has 15 data-featured prepaid plans:
- Hoş Geldin Paketleri/Welcome Packages (combo)
- Selfy'nin Mega Sosyal Paketi/Selfy'nin Mega Social Packet (combo)
- Fenercell Efsane Taraftar Paketi/Fenercell Legendary Fan Pack (combo)
- Fiks Paketler/Fixed Packages (combo)
- Mobil Yaşa Paketleri/Mobile Age Packages (combo)
- Elit Paketler/Elite Packages (combo)
- Mobilist Paketler/Mobilist Packages (combo)
- Haftalık İnternet Paketleri/Weekly Internet Packages (data)
- Aylık İnternet Paketleri/Monthly Internet Packages (data)
- Günlük Ek İnternet Paketleri/Haftalık Ek İnternet Paketleri/Additional Weekly/Daily Internet Packages (data)
- Pakete Ek Aylık İnternet Paketleri/Additional Monthly Internet Packages (data)
- Avantajım Paketleri/Advantage Packages (data)
- Hızlı Paketler/Express Packages (data)
- PUBG Mobile Paketleri/PUBG Mobile Packs (data for PUBG Mobile)
- YouTube Paketleri/YouTube Packages (data for YouTube)
I will list all the prices in TRY (Turkish Lira).
To convert TRY to your currency (let's say EUR – Euro) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Hoş Geldin Paketleri (Welcome Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Hoş Geldin Paketleri (Welcome Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Hoş Geldin Paketleri are available:
Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
50 TRY | 20 GB | Unlimited | 750 minutes | 750 SMS | 28 days |
145 TRY | 50 GB | Unlimited 2 | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
145 TRY | 75 GB | Unlimited | 250 minutes | 250 SMS | 15 days |
1 for Whatsapp
2 +5 GB mobile internet; Valid for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube
The Selfy'nin Mega Sosyal Paketi (Selfy'nin Mega Social Packet) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Selfy'nin Mega Sosyal Paketi are available:
Price | Data | Social Data 1 | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
95 TRY | 4 GB | 2 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
105 TRY | 8 GB | 4 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
135 TRY | 16 GB | 8 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
145 TRY | 24 GB | 8 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
1 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube
Fenercell Efsane Taraftar Paketi (Fenercell Legendary Fan Pack) – Türk Telekom
The Fenercell Efsane Taraftar Paketi (Fenercell Legendary Fan Pack) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Fenercell Efsane Taraftar Paketi are available:
Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
105 TRY | 5 GB | 750 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days |
140 TRY | 12 GB | 750 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days |
170 TRY | 20 GB | 750 minutes | 100 SMS | 28 days |
Fiks Paketler (Fixed Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Fiks Paketleri (Fixed Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Fiks Paketleri are available:
Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
120 TRY | 5 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 21 days |
130 TRY | 10 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 21 days |
145 TRY | 5 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
150 TRY | 15 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 21 days |
170 TRY | 10 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
170 TRY | 20 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 21 days |
175 TRY | 5 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 35 days |
180 TRY | 25 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 21 days |
200 TRY | 10 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 35 days |
200 TRY | 15 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
200 TRY | 30 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 21 days |
210 TRY | 20 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 45 days |
220 TRY | 20 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
230 TRY | 15 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 35 days |
235 TRY | 25 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
260 TRY | 10 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 45 days |
260 TRY | 20 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 35 days |
260 TRY | 30 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
275 TRY | 15 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 45 days |
295 TRY | 25 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 35 days |
305 TRY | 20 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 45 days |
320 TRY | 30 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 35 days |
340 TRY | 25 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 45 days |
370 TRY | 30 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 45 days |
Mobil Yaşa Paketleri (Mobile Age Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Mobil Yaşa Paketleri (Mobile Age Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Mobil Yaşa Paketleri are available:
Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
140 TRY | 500 MB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
150 TRY | 3 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
180 TRY | 5 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
200 TRY | 9 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
220 TRY | 12 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
255 TRY | 18 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
270 TRY | 20 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
290 TRY | 25 GB | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
315 TRY | 30 GB` | 1000 minutes | 1000 SMS | 28 days |
Elit Paketler (Elite Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Elit Paketler (Elite Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Elit Paketler are available:
Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
180 TRY | 5 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
215 TRY | 10 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
250 TRY | 15 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
290 TRY | 25 GB | 750 minutes | 250 SMS | 28 days |
Mobilist Paketler (Mobilist Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Mobilist Paketler (Mobilist Packages) are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The following Mobilist Paketler are available:
Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
---|---|---|---|---|
180 TRY | 5 GB | 250 minutes | 1000 SMS | 30 days |
205 TRY | 10 GB | 250 minutes | 500 SMS | 30 days |
235 TRY | 15 GB | 250 minutes | 250 SMS | 30 days |
Haftalık İnternet Paketleri (Weekly Internet Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Haftalık İnternet Paketleri (Weekly Internet Packages) are data plans (without 5G NR accesss).
The following Haftalık İnternet Paketleri are available:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
5 TRY | 100 MB | 7 days |
20 TRY | 1 GB | 1 day |
80 TRY | 1 GB | 7 days |
120 TRY | 10 GB | 7 days |
Aylık İnternet Paketleri (Monthly Internet Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Aylık İnternet Paketleri (Monthly Internet Packages) are data plans (without 5G NR accesss).
The following Aylık İnternet Paketleri are available:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
9 TRY | 100 MB | 30 days |
12 TRY | 250 MB | 30 days |
35 TRY | 1 GB | 30 days |
59 TRY | 6 GB | 30 days |
80 TRY | 1 GB | 30 days |
80 TRY | 2 GB | 30 days |
80 TRY | 10 GB | 90 days |
Günlük Ek İnternet Paketleri/Haftalık Ek İnternet Paketleri (Additional Weekly/Daily Internet Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Günlük Ek İnternet Paketleri/Haftalık Ek İnternet Paketleri (Additional Weekly/Daily Internet Packages) are data plans (without 5G NR accesss).
The following Günlük Ek İnternet Paketleri/Haftalık Ek İnternet Paketleri are available:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
18.36 TRY | 1 GB | 14 days |
25 TRY | 1 GB | 3 days |
35 TRY | 1 GB | 14 days |
35 TRY | 2 GB | 3 days |
40 TRY | 3 GB | 3 days |
45 TRY | 2 GB | 7 days |
55 TRY | 3 GB | 7 days |
Pakete Ek Aylık İnternet Paketleri (Additional Monthly Internet Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Pakete Ek Aylık İnternet Paketleri (Additional Monthly Internet Packages) are data plans (without 5G NR accesss).
The following Pakete Ek Aylık İnternet Paketleri are available:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
20 TRY | Unlimited 1 | 30 days |
80 TRY | 4 GB | 30 days |
105 TRY | 8 GB | 30 days |
1 WhatsApp
Avantajım Paketleri (Advantage Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Avantajım Paketleri (Advantage Packages) are data plans (without 5G NR access).
The following Avantajım Paketleri are available:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
80 TRY | 3 GB | 7 days |
95 TRY | 5 GB | 7 days |
100 TRY | 10 GB | 7 days |
120 TRY | 15 GB | 7 days |
120 TRY | 20 GB | 7 days |
Hızlı Paketler (Express Packages) – Türk Telekom
The Hızlı Paketler (Express Packages) are data plans (without 5G NR accesss).
The following Hızlı Paketler are available:
Price | Data | Validity |
---|---|---|
105 TRY | 5 GB | 7 days |
120 TRY | 10 GB | 7 days |
145 TRY | 15 GB | 7 days |
160 TRY | 25 GB | 7 days |
PUBG Mobile Paketleri (PUBG Mobile Packs) – Türk Telekom
The PUBG Mobile Paketleri (PUBG Mobile Packs) are data plans (without 5G NR accesss) for PUBG Mobile.
The following PUBG Mobile Paketleri (PUBG Mobile Packs) are available:
Price | Data 1 | Validity |
---|---|---|
45 TRY | 15 GB | 7 days |
75 TRY | 30 GB` | 30 days |
YouTube Paketleri (YouTube Packages) – Türk Telekom
The YouTube Paketleri (YouTube Packages) are data plans (without 5G NR accesss) specifically for YouTube browsing and streaming.
You can activate YouTube Paketleri by texting the Activation Code to 5555:
Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
---|---|---|---|
85 TRY | 5 GB | 30 days | YOUTUBE 5GB |
95 TRY | 15 GB | 7 days | WEEK YOUTUBE |
130 TRY | 30 GB` | 7 days | YOUTUBE 30GB |
Multiple YouTube Paketleri can be activated simultaneously.
YouTube Paketleri auto-renew. To deactivate auto-renewal, text the Deactivation Code to 5555.
APN/Internet Settings – Türk Telekom
- Name: Türk Telekom
- APN: internet
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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Turkey
Getting a SIM card from Turkcell would do you well when considering a Turkish SIM card.
Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.