Jammed between Europe and Asia, Turkey has a culture and a vibe all its own. Large and diverse, the country offers a huge amount to travelers no matter where their interests lie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you’re exploring the stunning Aya Sofya or Blue Mosque in Istanbul, flying over Cappadocia’s remarkable caves and rock formations in a hot-air balloon, or simply relaxing at one of the country’s many Mediterranean resorts, your biggest problem will be fitting in everything you want to see and do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Turkey isn’t a particularly expensive place to travel in, you can’t necessarily say the same about staying connected as a tourist. Getting set up with a Turkish prepaid SIM card often isn’t cheap, especially because few vendors are prepared to sell them at the “official” price to foreigners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a result, I recommend buying a Turkey eSIM (discussed below) instead, so long as your device supports it and you don’t need a local phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you’re set up, coverage is good and data speeds are reasonable, at least in the towns and cities. Here’s everything you need to know about buying a local prepaid SIM or eSIM as a tourist in Turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n