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Cheap calls to Turkey from Australia start at 4.5c a minute on Ring Me, plus 49c a call. With no connection fee, Turkish landlines start at 5.3c on Hello World and mobiles at 19.8c on Super Deal. Here is every card ranked, the best card for the way you call, and what regular calls cost a month.
Find the Cheapest Card for Your Turkish Calls
Pick landline or mobile and how long you usually talk. The calculator checks every card for that exact call.
Enter how long you talk to see the cheapest card.
Every Card for Turkey, Ranked
Each row shows the landline and mobile rate, the connection fee, how the card rounds up your minutes, and what a 20 minute call to a Turkish landline costs.
| Card | Landline | Mobile | Connection fee | Billed in | 20 min landline call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hello World | 5.3c/min | 20.2c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.11 |
| 2. Easy Calling | 5.5c/min | 25.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.16 |
| 3. African Dream | 5.9c/min | 32.2c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.24 |
| 4. Cricket | 6.6c/min | 20.8c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $1.32 |
| 5. All Seasons | 6.4c/min | 24.5c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.34 |
| 6. Ring Me | 4.5c/min | 34c/min | 49c | 3 min blocks | $1.44 |
| 7. Mabuhay Pinoy | 7.5c/min | 29.4c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $1.50 |
| 8. Home | 9.4c/min | 25.4c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $1.97 |
| 9. Lime Blue | 10c/min | 34c/min | None | 1 min blocks | $2.00 |
| 10. White | 5.3c/min | 18.2c/min | 89c | 3 min blocks | $2.00 |
| 11. Asian Connection | 10.4c/min | 27.9c/min | None | 2 min blocks | $2.08 |
| 12. Day to Day | 10c/min | 34c/min | None | 3 min blocks | $2.10 |
Top 12 of 36 cards, sorted by the cost of a 20 minute call to a landline. See all 36 cards.
Best Card for the Way You Call
| If you make | Best card | Cost per call | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short calls to a landline (5 minutes) | Hello World | 31.8c | 5.3c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Short calls to a mobile (5 minutes) | Super Deal | $1.19 | 19.8c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a landline (1 hour) | Hello World | $3.18 | 5.3c/min, no connection fee, 3 min blocks |
| Long calls to a mobile (1 hour) | Mr Calls | $9.77 | 14.8c/min, 89c a call, 3 min blocks |
What Regular Calls Cost a Month
Small differences per minute add up when you call Turkey often. These are the cheapest cards for three common calling patterns.
| Calling pattern | Best card | About a month |
|---|---|---|
| A 10 minute call every day to a mobile | Cricket | $62.40 |
| Three 20 minute calls a week to a landline | Hello World | $14.47 |
| One 1 hour call a week to a mobile | Mr Calls | $42.30 |
A month is counted as 30 days or 4.33 weeks. Prices exclude what your own provider charges for calling the local access number.
Card Sizes and Bonus Credit
| Card | Card sizes |
|---|---|
| Hello World | $5, $10, $20, $50 (+$5 bonus) |
| Super Deal | $5, $10, $20, $50 (+$5 bonus) |
| Mr Calls | $10, $20, $30 (+$3 bonus), $60 (+$6 bonus) |
Bigger cards come with bonus credit on some brands. Credit lasts 6 months from your first call or last recharge, and a recharge brings back any credit that has expired.
Start Calling Turkey in Three Steps
- Buy the card online. We email you the PIN and the local access numbers.
- Dial the access number for your city, then your PIN.
- Dial 0011 90 and the number without its first 0, then press #. A mobile written 0532 123 45 67 becomes 0011 90 532 123 45 67.
Compare every card that calls Turkey, with landline and mobile rates and talk time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to call Turkey from Australia?
With a phone card, a 10 minute call to a landline in Turkey costs 63.6c on Hello World. A 1 hour call costs $3.18 to a landline on Hello World and $9.77 to a mobile on Mr Calls. Prices include any connection fee and are for calls from a local access number.
What is the cheapest way to call Turkey from Australia?
A prepaid phone card is usually cheapest when the person you call is on a normal landline or mobile. The lowest rate is 4.5c a minute on Ring Me plus 49c a call. With no connection fee, landlines start at 5.3c on Hello World and mobiles at 19.8c on Super Deal.
Do calls to Turkish mobiles cost more than landlines?
Yes. With no connection fee, the lowest rate is 5.3c a minute to a landline on Hello World and 19.8c to a mobile on Super Deal. Check the mobile column in the table if you mostly call mobiles.
Which country has the code +90?
Turkey. From Australia dial 0011 90, then the number. Drop the first 0 of the Turkish number.
How do I call Istanbul from Australia?
Istanbul has two area codes: 212 on the European side and 216 on the Asian side. Dial 0011 90, the area code and the 7 digit number, for example 0011 90 212 345 67 89. For a Turkish mobile, dial 0011 90 and the mobile number without its first 0.
What is the time difference between Australia and Turkey?
Turkey is on UTC+3 all year and has no daylight saving. It is 8 hours behind Sydney in mid January and 7 hours behind in mid July.
Can I call Turkey for free from Australia?
Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app and a data or Wi-Fi connection. To reach a landline, a basic mobile or someone with weak internet in Turkey, a phone card costs from 5.3c a minute to a landline and 19.8c to a mobile, with no connection fee.
Do phone cards expire?
Our cards stay active for 6 months from your first call or your last recharge. A recharge restores any credit that has expired.
