Turkey eSIM for travellers from the Netherlands
Last updated 1 August 2026
Flying from Amsterdam or Eindhoven to Istanbul or Antalya? A SimFuse Turkey eSIM costs from €0.99, connects on landing, and your Dutch number stays live on WhatsApp. Pay with iDEAL; most family visitors pick 10 GB for €7.69.
Your flight, already connected on arrival
Install over Wi-Fi at home. When the plane door opens, you are online before the passport queue.
| Departure | Arrival | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam (AMS) | Istanbul (IST) | About 3h 30m. The eSIM connects at the gate. |
| Amsterdam (AMS) | Antalya (AYT) | About 4h. Airport SIM counters at AYT charge roughly 4x our per-GB price. |
| Eindhoven (EIN) | Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) | About 3h 25m. Skip the arrivals-hall SIM queue entirely. |
Not your last trip
Most travellers on this route fly it more than once a year. The eSIM is built for that.
The profile stays on your phone. Next visit, top up and go. No new QR code, no reinstall.
Purchase a plan and forward the QR code by WhatsApp. Installing takes them about two minutes.
30-day plans up to 50 GB for the summer stay. Staying past four months? Read the IMEI registration rule below.
Pay the way you pay at home
iDEAL, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Prices in euros with a VAT receipt included.
Staying longer than four months? Turkey's 120-day IMEI rule and the provider restrictions are covered on the Turkey eSIM page. Read the Turkey guide
Turkey eSIM - frequently asked questions
Does my Dutch number stay active on WhatsApp?
Yes. Your Dutch SIM stays in the phone and the eSIM only carries data, so WhatsApp keeps running on the number your family already has.
Can I pay with iDEAL?
Yes. iDEAL is available at checkout alongside Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards.
Does it work outside Istanbul and Antalya?
Turkcell covers nearly all inhabited areas including small towns. In remote eastern provinces the connection can fall back to 3G.
Can I buy for the whole family?
Yes, several eSIMs in one order. Each QR code arrives separately by email and can be forwarded.