Where to buy a tourist SIM card in Istanbul (and is eSIM a better option)?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
TL;DR
Buy a tourist SIM at any Turkcell or Türk Telekom store, or at PTT post offices (cheapest option). Alternatively, get an eSIM via Ozon (m8 service) or Trip.com before arrival.
What the community said
If you don't want to bother visiting a post office, it's easier to just grab a tourist SIM at a mobile carrier store right after landing.
2 days ago
Tourist SIM cards are sold at any Turkcell or Türk Telekom retail store around the city.
2 days ago Turkcell / Türk Telekom
For pre-trip setup, eSIM is an option — order via the m8 service on Ozon or through Trip.com before you fly.
2 days ago eSIM (Ozon m8, Trip.com)
The cheapest tourist SIM option is at a PTT post office branch, though the exact price varies.
2 days ago PTT post office