Best travel eSIM for Russians in 2026: Airalo vs Holafly vs Yesim vs Saily vs goAFK
2026-10-21 · goAFK
Short answer
- For travelers from Russia, payment is the deciding factor: only goAFK accepts MIR and SBP.
- Turkey, 7 days unlimited: goAFK $13.32, Airalo €23, Holafly $27.50, Yesim €3.30/day.
Comparison table
| Provider | MIR / SBP | Turkey unlimited, 7 days | Data packages |
|---|---|---|---|
| goAFK | Yes | $13.32 | 5 GB / 15 days — $4.88 |
| Airalo | No | €23.00 | from €5 (Europe regional) |
| Holafly | No | $27.50 | Unlimited only |
| Yesim | No | €3.30 per day | Regional GB packs |
| Saily | No | — | from US$3.99 |
goAFK prices from our live catalog on 2026-10-21; competitor prices from their own sites on the same date.
Which one to pick
With only a Russian bank card, pick a provider that takes MIR or SBP. With a foreign card, Airalo has the largest catalogue, Yesim sells day-by-day unlimited, Saily is cheap, and Holafly is simple but pricier.
How we compared
- Payment from Russia: MIR cards, SBP and crypto.
- Price for one standard week (7-day unlimited) in Turkey.
- Whether data packs are offered alongside unlimited.
- Setup and support channels.
eSIM or Russian carrier roaming
Roaming keeps your number but is usually priced per day or per megabyte. A travel eSIM is cheaper for data; keep the home SIM on for calls and SMS codes, with its data roaming switched off.