Where can I buy a tourist SIM near Kaleiçi, Antalya, and which plan is best for data along the coast to Demre?
From messages by 2 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 50 days ago
From messages by 2 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 50 days ago
TL;DR
For an official Turkcell SIM near Kaleiçi, travelers in the discussion point to the Turkcell store at MarkAntalya mall. Based on the quoted offers, Türk Telekom looks best value at 550 TL for 50 GB, 1,500 minutes and 1,000 SMS for 28 days, while Turkcell was reported at about US$35–1,800 TL.
The best-value option mentioned was a Türk Telekom tourist package with 50 GB of data, 1,500 minutes and 1,000 SMS for 28 days at 550 TL. It was being considered for travel around Antalya and west along the coast toward Demre.
A much pricier Turkcell option was quoted at 1,800 TL for 20 GB and 200 minutes. A Turkcell tourist SIM with a local number was also estimated from around US$35; having a number can be useful for calls, including to a consulate.
For visitors staying in Kaleiçi, the discussion identified the Turkcell shop at MarkAntalya shopping mall as the nearby official purchase option. An alternative mentioned was a pre-purchased TurkSim card from Ozon with 10 GB for about RUB 1,800.