Your Complete Turkey Travel Guide: Connectivity, Getting Around, and the Best Places to Visit

Turkey is one of the most popular destinations for travelers from the region: stunning nature, deep history, and markets full of life. In this guide we cover the essentials for a smooth trip — starting with staying connected to the internet from the very first minute.

Before you travel: set up your connectivity

The best time to prepare your eSIM is before departure, while you are on stable Wi-Fi. Download the Simply app, choose the Turkey plan that fits your trip length, and install the eSIM digitally — no visits to a phone shop and no swapping your primary SIM.

Istanbul: the perfect start

Between Hagia Sophia, the Bosphorus, and the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul demands maps, instant translation, and ride booking — all of which rely on dependable internet. Coverage in the city is excellent, and you will find good speeds even on the ferries between the two shores.

Cappadocia, Antalya, and Bursa

Hot-air balloon rides in Cappadocia start at dawn — make sure your plan is activated in advance so you can share the moment live. In Antalya and Bursa you will need the internet for taxi and delivery apps, and they all run smoothly on Simply data.

Quick practical tips

• Enable data roaming for the eSIM line only, and keep your primary SIM for calls and messages.
• Download offline city maps as a backup.
• Monitor your usage from inside the app, and add a new plan in seconds if you need to.

Bottom line

Turkey is a destination worth planning well for, and reliable connectivity is half the planning. Set up your eSIM with Simply before takeoff, and focus on enjoying your trip.