Melbourne eSIM: what to know before you land
🇦🇺 Melbourne, Australia · MEL / AVV · 5-day pick: 3 GB for $3.99
Landing in Melbourne
- MEL Tullamarine
- AVV Avalon
SkyBus runs from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Southern Cross station in the city. Some low-cost flights use Avalon, further southwest.
- Install the Australia eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at MEL, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Australia, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2.5 GB over 5 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Pay · $3.99Short stays in Melbourne
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Australia eSIM connects to Optus. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
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Questions about Melbourne
Which airports serve Melbourne?
Tullamarine (MEL), Avalon (AVV). SkyBus runs from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Southern Cross station in the city. Some low-cost flights use Avalon, further southwest.
How much data do I need for 5 days in Melbourne?
About 2.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $3.99.
Can I be online as soon as I land at MEL?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Australia.
Which networks will I use in Melbourne?
The Australia eSIM connects to Optus. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.