Where can international travelers buy a tourist SIM card in Alanya, how much does it cost, and how long is it valid?

From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 10 days ago

TL;DR

In Alanya, travelers without a residence permit are generally offered tourist SIM cards only: expect around TRY 2,400 for 25 GB. These SIMs typically work for about three months before being blocked.

What the community said

Several mobile-operator shops in Alanya offer a tourist SIM for about TRY 2,400 with 25 GB. A standard local SIM is not offered to visitors without a Turkish residence permit.

11 days ago TRY 2,400 for 25 GB

A Turkish residence permit (ikamet) is required for a regular non-tourist SIM. Tourist plans are generally intended to last about three months, so the number being blocked afterwards is expected.

11 days ago Ikamet; about 3 months' validity

As a price comparison, Turkcell shops in Antalya sell a tourist SIM with a phone number and 20 GB for around TRY 3,000, valid for three months. This is a useful benchmark for Alanya prices.

11 days ago Turkcell: TRY 3,000 for 20 GB