eSIM for Turkey
One eSIM for Istanbul, Cappadocia and the coast. No roaming bill, no airport SIM queue, no passport registration.
Covers Istanbul to Cappadocia to Antalya
Skip the Turkish IMEI registration
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Why Firsty is different in Turkey
Same price as everywhere else Turkey isn't in the EU, so your home plan's roaming usually doesn't cover it. Firsty does, at the same price as anywhere else: €0.98 per GB on Prepaid, from €2/day on Unlimited. No non-EU surcharge.
Buy data that never expires Most travel eSIMs make you buy GBs that expire in 7 or 30 days: use it or lose it. With Firsty Prepaid, the GBs you buy stay on your account forever. Bought 10 GB and only used 4 between Istanbul and Antalya? The other 6 are still there for Athens, Tbilisi or anywhere else.
How it works
How Firsty works in Turkey
How much data do you need in Turkey?
Istanbul city break
Istanbul + Cappadocia
Coast trip / remote worker
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Price table
Prepaid (use anywhere, never expires)
Data | Price | €/GB |
|---|---|---|
1 GB | €4,50 | €4,50 |
3 GB | €7,50 | €2,50 |
5 GB | €9,50 | €1,90 |
10 GB | €17,00 | €1,70 |
20 GB | €26,40 | €1,32 |
50 GB | €49,00 | €0,98 |
Unlimited (day pass or monthly)
Duration | Price | €/day |
|---|---|---|
1-6 days | €3,00/day | €3,00 |
7-14 days | €2,75/day | €2,75 |
15-19 days | €2,50/day | €2,50 |
20+ days | €2,20/day | €2,20 |
Monthly subscription | €59/month | €2,00 |
Where in Turkey does Firsty work?
Istanbul: Fast 4G and 5G across Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu and Kadıköy. Brief drops possible in metro and Marmaray tunnels.
Cappadocia: Good 4G in Göreme, Ürgüp and Uçhisar. Weak or no signal in the underground cities and deep valleys.
Antalya & the Turquoise Coast: Strong coverage in Antalya, Kaş, Kalkan and Fethiye.
Aegean coast: Very good around Bodrum, İzmir and Kuşadası. Signal drops on boat trips.
Ephesus & Pamukkale: Reliable at the main sites and nearby towns. Eastern Turkey & the Black Sea: Patchier outside cities, with gaps on mountain roads.
Does eSIM work in Turkey?
Yes. Turkey's networks fully support travel eSIMs, and Firsty works on any eSIM-compatible phone: iPhone XS or newer, recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel, and most modern Android phones. Your phone must be carrier-unlocked.
What's the best eSIM for Turkey?
The one that fits your trip. For a few days of maps and messaging in Istanbul, Firsty Free costs nothing. For a longer trip with hotspot, Unlimited from €2/day means no counting. Adding Greece or Georgia? One Firsty eSIM covers them all at the same price.
Does Firsty work everywhere in Turkey?
In cities, resorts and the main sights, yes. Firsty uses Turkey's major networks, Turkcell, Vodafone and Türk Telekom, which cover Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya and the Aegean coast well. Expect gaps in Cappadocia's underground cities, on boat trips and in the remote east.
How do I get an eSIM for Turkey?
Download the Firsty app, sign up and tap "Activate" before you leave. When you land at Istanbul Airport, Sabiha Gökçen, Antalya, Dalaman or Bodrum, your eSIM connects automatically as soon as your phone finds a network.
Can I create a hotspot with my eSIM Turkey plan?
Yes! With Unlimited, you can create a hotspot in Turkey to share your internet connection with others. This is ideal for connecting multiple devices or providing internet access to friends and family. Simply enable the hotspot feature on your phone, and others can connect using your Unlimited connection. This feature is particularly useful when visiting historical sites like Hagia Sophia or enjoying the beaches in Antalya.
Is Firsty cheaper than a SIM card at Istanbul Airport?
Usually, yes. Airport tourist SIMs start at around 1,900 TL (about €40) for 20 GB, and they need your passport. Firsty 20 GB costs €26.40, keeps your home number live for bank texts, and the GBs you don't use never expire. Firsty Free is €0.
Do I need to register my phone's IMEI in Turkey?
Not with Firsty. Turkey's IMEI rule applies to phones using a Turkish SIM, which get blocked after 120 days unless registered for a fee. Firsty connects as a roaming eSIM, so on a normal holiday there's nothing to register.
Is Firsty Free enough for a trip to Turkey?
For light use (messaging, maps, BiTaksi, email), yes. The free tier runs at basic speed and you earn data by watching short ads. For HD video, streaming or hotspot, you'll want Prepaid or Unlimited.
Can I use my Firsty eSIM as a hotspot in Turkey?
Yes. Share your data with your laptop or a travel buddy on Prepaid or Unlimited. On Unlimited you get 5 GB a day at high speed, then 512 Kbps until your next day or top-up, so save big downloads for hotel Wi-Fi.
Can I make calls and send SMS with Firsty in Turkey?
Firsty is a data eSIM: calls and texts work through WhatsApp, FaceTime or any internet-based app. International calling to 200+ countries is available through the Firsty app at transparent per-minute rates.