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If you’re traveling from the UK to Turkey and use O2, you’re probably planning to rely on O2 roaming.

But is O2 roaming in Turkey really your best option for staying connected? It’s worth checking which plans are available, what they cost, and what each one includes.

We’ll also explore alternative ways to keep your roaming costs low while enjoying fast and reliable mobile data with the Holafly travel eSIM.

tourists using 02 roaming in turkey

Is O2 roaming in Turkey free?

O2 data roaming in Turkey is free for Ultimate Plan users. These plans include the O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Ultimate Bolt On, which allows using O2 roaming in Turkey at no extra cost.

For other plans, you will still need to pay to use the O2 Turkey roaming service, available with daily plans, pay-as-you-go, or data bundles.

O2 roaming charges in Turkey

If you’re not an Ultimate Plan user, you can still access the O2 Travel Bolt On or rely on the standard roaming rates.

Here’s a full breakdown of O2 roaming charges in Turkey:

PlanPricing
O2 Travel Bolt On£7 with unlimited data, texts, and minutes
Standard rates£3/minute, £1/text, data bundles from £9 to £29 with up to 5 GB
Pay-as-you-go£2/minute, 0.50p/text, £7.20/MB

How to activate O2 roaming in Turkey

Activating O2 roaming in Turkey works differently depending on your plan

  • O2 Travel Inclusive Ultimate Bot On: O2 international roaming is activated immediately upon arriving in Turkey. 
  • O2 Travel Bolt: Text “TRAVEL” to 23336 to activate the service. You’ll be charged only for the days you use it.
  • Standard rates: You’ll be charged automatically for any minutes or texts you make. Upon arrival, O2 will send you a link to purchase a data bundle, or you can do so in your My O2 account before traveling.
  • Pay-as-you-go: Upon using any of the services, pay-as-you-go rates will be applied to your account immediately.

Note: All O2 Turkey roaming plans require you to enable “Roaming” in your device settings.

Holafly eSIM for Turkey: Visit Turkey with peace of mind

If you’re not on O2’s top-tier Travel Inclusive Ultimate Bolt On plan, staying connected in Turkey can get expensive. For a more affordable and worry-free alternative, consider the Holafly eSIM for Turkey.

It starts at just £3.79 per day for unlimited data, and the longer you use it, the more cost-effective it becomes. You’ll also get 500 MB of hotspot data, 5G speeds, 24/7 customer support, and easy activation. All you need is an eSIM-compatible phone.

Another option is to use Holafly Plans, which offer a monthly plan for approximately £49.81, providing unlimited data, unlimited hotspot data, coverage in over 170 destinations, 5G data speeds, and functionality similar to a traditional eSIM.

Disclaimer: The data in this review is accurate as of 10 November 2025 and is subject to change

Julio Osuna

Julio Osuna

English Content Writer

I first started my content creation journey as a freelancer in 2019, before connecting with Holafly in 2021. At Holafly, my travel and tech interests come together in one place as I craft high-quality articles about the eSIM and related markets. My content aims to help travelers stay connected, wherever they are.

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