Where can international travelers buy an affordable SIM card or eSIM for Istanbul?

From messages by 3 participants in 3 sources · Last activity: 31 days ago

TL;DR

For Istanbul, compare travel eSIMs from Trip.com and M8 before departure; if your phone has no eSIM support, use a physical SIM card instead. M8 and other travel SIM/eSIM options are sold on online marketplaces and may cost less than airport packages.

What the community said

If your phone does not support built-in eSIM, choose a regular physical SIM card. M8 is one option mentioned, and similar travel SIM cards are available through online marketplaces.

32 days ago M8

Compare Trip.com and M8 eSIM plans before traveling: Trip.com offers may be cheaper. Booking mobile data in advance can be more economical than buying a plan after arrival.

39 days ago Trip.com, M8

For a lower-cost option, check online marketplaces for travel physical SIMs and eSIMs rather than relying on a single provider. In the discussion, M8 was described as more expensive than an eSIM from Trip.com.

46 days ago Trip.com, M8