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  • Capital
    Ankara
  • Currency
    TRY (₺)
  • Language
    Turkish
  • Power
    Type C / F
  • Timezone
    TRT · UTC+3
  • Calling code
    +90

Land in Turkey already connected

Walk off the jet bridge with maps, ride-hailing and messaging already working at these arrival points.

  • IST· Istanbul
    Istanbul Airport
    • M11 metro to Gayrettepe, 24 min, ₺52 — DAS-fitted, signal holds in deep tunnels
    • Havaist airport bus to Taksim, 90 min
    • Turkcell + Vodafone TR 5G covers every gate; eSIM live before passport control finishes.
  • SAW· Istanbul (Asian side)
    Sabiha Gökçen
    • M4 metro to Kadıköy, 50 min, ₺52
    • Havabus to Taksim (European side), 90 min
    • Asian-side hub; signal handoff across the Marmaray tunnel is seamless.
  • AYT· Antalya (Mediterranean coast)
    Antalya
    • Tram T1A to centre, 40 min, ₺20
    • Havaş bus to Konyaaltı, 45 min
    • Riviera summer hub; Turkcell 5G covers the apron.
  • ADB· İzmir
    Adnan Menderes
    • İzban commuter train to Alsancak, 30 min, ₺30
    • Havaş bus to centre, 45 min
    • Aegean gateway; full 5G end-to-end.
  • ESB· Ankara
    Esenboğa
    • Belko Air shuttle to Kızılay, 45 min, ₺50
    • EGO bus 442 to centre, 60 min
    • Capital airport; full 5G across the terminal.

Where your free eSIM works in Turkey

Strong 4G/5G across the cities and neighbourhoods most travellers actually visit.

  • Istanbul

    Connection holds across Bosphorus Bridge, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge + the Marmaray tunnel — no roaming charge for switching continents mid-call.

    • Sultanahmet
    • Beyoğlu
    • Kadıköy
    • Karaköy
    • Beşiktaş

  • Cappadocia (Göreme)

    Ground level fully covered — Göreme, Uçhisar + Ortahisar all have Turkcell 4G. Hot-air balloon ~300–500 m altitude weakens signal depending on mast orientation.

    • Göreme
    • Uçhisar
    • Ortahisar
    • Avanos

  • Antalya / Mediterranean coast

    D400 between Antalya + Fethiye holds signal through the Beydağları mountain stretches above Kemer.

    • Kaleiçi
    • Konyaaltı
    • Lara

  • Ankara

    Capital + Ankaray + Metro both fully 5G. Anıtkabir + Castle stay connected.

    • Kızılay
    • Çankaya
    • Ulus

  • İzmir

    Aegean port + Ephesus base; full 5G across Konak + the kordon. İzban commuter rail to Selçuk stays online.

    • Konak
    • Alsancak
    • Karşıyaka

What to install before you land in Turkey

The eSIM gets you online — these are the local apps it unlocks the moment you arrive.

  • TCDD Taşımacılık

    Turkish State Railways — Istanbul Yüksek Hızlı Tren (YHT) to Ankara is a 4h scenic ride. Tickets in-app.

  • İBB CepTrafik / iZmir Travel

    Istanbul transit covers metro + tram + Marmaray + ferry. The İstanbulkart still beats single tokens.

  • BiTaksi / iTaksi

    BiTaksi + iTaksi dispatch licensed yellow taxis. Uber Black runs but charges premium rates.

  • Getir / Yemeksepeti

    Getir invented "instant" 10-min grocery delivery — useful for late-night runs from Sultanahmet apartments.

Local prepaid SIM vs. our free eSIM in Turkey

What you’d pay at the airport SIM kiosk — and what you save by activating the eSIM before you fly.

Local prepaid SIM
Turkcell prepaid (with IMEI tax warning)
~₺200 base + ₺20,000+ IMEI tax if triggered· ~10 GB
ID required — Turkey enforces a 120-day IMEI registration rule — using a Turkish SIM in a foreign phone >120 days BLOCKS the handset until you pay ~₺20,000 IMEI tax.

The IMEI lock is a real trap for long-stayers — even short trips face complex paperwork. The eSIM is treated as a roaming profile + bypasses the rule entirely.

co:sim free eSIM
co:sim · 1 GB / 7 days
$0· 1 GB / 7 days
Email only — no passport, no codice fiscale, no address proof.
Install before you fly; activates automatically the moment you land.

What's included in your free eSIM

Try our cutting-edge eSIM technology for free across all 33 European destinations.

  • Free 1 GB across 33 European countries

    Enough for maps, messages, ride-hailing and light browsing when you arrive — works from France and Germany to Iceland and Turkey.

  • Top up anytime to extend

    Add more data or extend your validity whenever you need it — top-ups stack onto the same eSIM, no reinstall, no SIM swap.

  • Fast premium 4G/5G networks

    Connects to top local carriers — the same fast, reliable networks our paid plans use.

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How to claim your free eSIM

This offer is for new users only. Hurry, claim it before it's gone!

1

Tap "Claim now"

Hit the button below — no signup required upfront, just enter your email at checkout.

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2

Receive via email

Your eSIM QR code and install link land in your inbox in seconds.

3

Scan & connect

Scan the QR code from your phone's eSIM settings and you're online across 33 countries.

From Turkey, the same eSIM keeps working

Hop into any of these neighbouring countries without swapping SIMs — your free plan covers all of them.

Free eSIM for other European destinations

The same free plan works across all 33 countries — pick another destination for arrival-day specifics.

Free eSIM for Turkey FAQs by co:sim

Everything you need to know about the free new-user eSIM offer.

Does the IMEI registration rule apply to my eSIM?
No. The 120-day IMEI rule targets foreign handsets using locally-issued Turkish SIMs + blocks the handset itself until registered. An international eSIM is treated as a visitor roaming profile, so the device isn’t registered to a Turkcell account + the rule isn’t triggered.
Will it work on both European and Asian sides of Istanbul?
Yes. Connection to Turkcell holds regardless of continent. Crossing the Bosphorus Bridge, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge or the Marmaray tunnel keeps signal intact — no data roaming charge for switching continents mid-call.
Does it work on the new Istanbul Metro M11 from IST airport?
Yes. The M11 line (opened 2023) was built with DAS — signal stays live through the deep tunnels on the 24-min ride to Gayrettepe. Onward M2 + M7 transfers also remain connected.
Can I use it in Cappadocia for balloon photos?
At ground level yes — Göreme, Uçhisar + Ortahisar all have Turkcell 4G. Once a balloon climbs roughly 300–500 m, signal may weaken depending on mast orientation, but uploads usually complete between flights or at the hotel.
Does the Marmaray tunnel under the Bosphorus have coverage?
Yes. The 13.6 km rail tunnel is fitted with DAS — signal holds across the entire undersea crossing between Üsküdar + Sirkeci.
Who's eligible for the free eSIM?
New users who have not previously claimed a free eSIM. Eligibility is verified at checkout.
Will I be charged anything?
$0 is charged for the free eSIM. A valid card is collected at checkout for verification only — this prevents the same person claiming multiple free eSIMs. You only pay if you choose to top up later.
How long is the free eSIM valid?
Install and activate the eSIM within 30 days after purchase. Once activated, the free plan is valid for 7 days from your first connection. After that, top up anytime to extend the validity — the same eSIM keeps working.
Can I top up or buy more data after?
Yes. Top up the same eSIM with any paid plan at any time — your data and validity extend instantly, no reinstall required. You can also buy plans for any of our 190+ other destinations.
Can I claim the free eSIM again?
No. This free eSIM is a new-user offer, so it can only be claimed once.
How does the free plan compare to paid plans?
Same high-quality network coverage. Paid plans offer more data and longer validity — and you can top up onto your free eSIM at any time.

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