Where can international travelers buy the cheapest tourist SIM card in Istanbul, and how much does it cost?

From messages by 6 participants in 4 sources · Last activity: 30 days ago

TL;DR

According to traveler reports, PTT post offices are among the cheapest places for a physical SIM, at around TRY 1,000. Tourist SIMs in mobile-phone shops can start at TRY 2,500, so compare eSIM options if your phone supports them.

What the community said

Türk Telekom may advertise a 75 GB package for TRY 550, but confirm the final price before buying: this can be the plan price only, with the SIM and tourist registration charged separately.

31 days ago Türk Telekom: 75 GB for TRY 550

If your phone supports eSIM, travelers recommend arranging one before arrival, as it is often cheaper than a physical tourist SIM in Turkey.

43 days ago eSIM

Tourist SIM cards in regular Istanbul mobile-phone shops have been seen from TRY 2,500, substantially more than the budget PTT option.

74 days ago From TRY 2,500 in mobile-phone shops

For a low-cost physical SIM, try a Turkish Post (PTT) branch: traveler reports put the price at roughly TRY 1,000, among the cheapest options mentioned.

82 days ago PTT — around TRY 1,000