Roaming in Turkey
Compare international roaming rates, packages, and money-saving alternatives for travelers to Turkey
Cheapest Daily Rate
$7.95/day
eSIM Providers
14+ Available
Coverage Quality
Excellent
Major Carrier Roaming Rates
Carrier | Daily Rate | Voice Rate | SMS Rate | Data Rate | Coverage |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Telekom World 2 | $7.95 | $2.49/min | $0.39/SMS | $0.99/MB | good |
Roaming Packages Available
Deutsche Telekom
$7.95
Data:0.1GB
Validity:1 days
Includes:
- • 100MB data
Deutsche Telekom
$29.95
Data:1GB
Validity:7 days
Includes:
- • 1GB data
Better Alternatives to Traditional Roaming
eSIM Cards
Digital SIM cards you can buy and activate before travel. Often 50-80% cheaper than roaming.
- ✓Instant activation
- ✓Keep your number active
- ✓From $5-20 for most trips
Local SIM Cards
Buy a prepaid SIM card on arrival. Best for longer stays or heavy data users.
- ✓Cheapest for long stays
- ✓Local phone number
- ✓Best data rates
WiFi + VoIP Apps
Use WiFi with apps like WhatsApp, Skype, or FaceTime for free calls and messages.
WhatsApp
Skype
FaceTime
Telegram
Cost-Saving Tips for Turkey
Before You Travel
- •Check if your plan includes international roaming
- •Consider buying an eSIM for data
- •Download offline maps and translation apps
- •Set up WiFi calling on your phone
While in Turkey
- •Turn off data roaming when not needed
- •Use WiFi whenever possible
- •Disable automatic app updates
- •Monitor your usage regularly
Pro Tip: If staying more than a week, a local SIM card is almost always cheaper than any roaming option.