eSIM for Antalya

Antalya: what to know before you go

Kaleiçi and the waterfalls

Kaleiçi is the old town behind Hadrian's Gate, a maze of streets best done on foot with an offline map. The Düden waterfalls lie to the north-east of the city, and the Lower Düden falls drop into the sea, with boat tours leaving from the old harbour.

Day trips to the ruins

Perge and Aspendos are day trips east of the city, usually combined, with a Roman theatre at Aspendos. Termessos sits higher up in the mountains and is harder to reach, so many visitors join a tour or hire a car. Go early, because groups crowd the sites around midday.

Olympos and Kaş

Olympos and Kaş are further along the coast to the west, on roads through hills where signal can drop. Download the route and any bookings first.

The airport and the resorts

The airport is close to the city, but Belek, Kemer and Side are further, from about half an hour to over an hour by road. The airport bus goes to the centre and not to the resorts, so you change at the bus terminal for a minibus or intercity bus, or book a transfer.

How much data you need

A week of maps, transfers and photos takes about 3 to 4 GB. Resort wifi covers part of it, and the day trips to the ruins use maps and ticket codes.

Written 24 October 2026. Opening rules, fees, prices at attractions and event dates change, so check the official site before you rely on them.

Antalya: when people go

16 to 19 May 2027: Kurban Bayramı

Turkey's four-day religious holiday is expected from 16 to 19 May 2027, with a half day on 15 May. In 2026 it was extended to nine days and Antalya was the top destination for domestic holidaymakers, with hotels reported near full. Expect crowded roads, buses and flights, and book transfers early.

July and August 2027: peak heat

July and August are the hottest and busiest months, with highs often above 34 degrees Celsius. Visit the ruins at opening time, since tour groups crowd them around midday.

November 2026 to March 2027: mild and rainy

Winters are mild and rainy and the streets are quiet. Some boat tours and beachside facilities run limited schedules, so confirm bookings before you travel out.

Turkey eSIM 2026: prices, network and coverage

9 plans, from $2.49 (3 GB, 30 days) to $21.99 (50 GB, 30 days). Network: Vodafone 5G.

Network

Vodafone 5G

Top-up

Yes, from the app, on the same eSIM

Validity starts

At the first connection at your destination

Install by

Shown on your order. An eSIM that is never installed expires

Your number

Stays active, plans are data only

Hotspot

Uses the same plan data, no separate charge

After the daily allowance

Day passes slow down to 512 Kbps

Updated November 12, 2026

Questions about Antalya

Can I get from Antalya Airport to my resort by public transport?

Not in one trip. The airport bus goes to the centre, and from the bus terminal you change to a minibus or intercity bus towards Belek or Kemer. Late at night service is not guaranteed, so book a transfer for a late arrival.

Can I visit Termessos and Aspendos in one day?

Some tours and private drivers combine them, with Termessos in the morning and Aspendos in the afternoon. Termessos is harder to reach on your own, so arrange the transport before you go.

How much does an eSIM for Antalya cost?

Antalya uses the Turkey plans, because an eSIM belongs to a country and not to a city. Plans start at $2.49 for 3 GB, valid for 30 days. There are 9 plans, from 3 GB to 50 GB, plus unlimited day passes.

Do I need a local SIM card in Antalya?

No. The eSIM is a SIM card in digital form: you install it from a QR code before you leave, and there is nothing to buy at the airport or swap in your phone.

How is it different from roaming in Antalya?

With roaming, your own carrier bills the data you use abroad, usually by the day or by the megabyte, at the prices of your plan. The eSIM is prepaid: you know the cost before you leave and nothing is added later. Keep data roaming off on your usual line, so it cannot charge you.

Which networks does the Antalya eSIM use?

Wigoo connects to Vodafone, with 5G where it is available. Each plan lists the operators it uses.

Can I add more data?

Yes. You top up the same eSIM from the app, without installing a new one.

Do I keep my phone number?

Yes. Plans are data only, so your usual line stays active for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working as always.

When do the validity days start?

Not when you buy and not when you install: the days start counting when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination for the first time. A 30 day plan gives you 30 days from that first connection.

How long do I have to install the eSIM?

An eSIM that is never installed expires. The "Install by" date is shown on your order, on the site and in the app, so you can buy ahead of your trip. Install it before that date, on Wi-Fi.

Can I use the eSIM as a hotspot?

Data used through a personal hotspot comes out of the same plan, and Wigoo does not charge it separately. A laptop uses far more data than a phone, so for work a day pass or a bigger plan is safer.

What happens when the data runs out?

Plans are prepaid, so there are no extra charges: when the data is used up, the connection stops until you add more from the app. Day passes give a daily allowance at full speed, then continue at reduced speed (512 Kbps) until the next day.

When should I install the eSIM?

Before you leave, on Wi-Fi. When you land, set the Wigoo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.