Bahrain eSIM guide
2 networks with 5G · 8 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Batelco 5G, STC 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $1.55/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 5 days · $29.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $11.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $11.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $19.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $11.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $19.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $30.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $19.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $30.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $30.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Bahrain
The Bahrain eSIM connects to Batelco and STC. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Bahrain
- BAH Bahrain International
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Bahrain.
City guides in Bahrain
About unlimited in Bahrain
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Bahrain?
These regional eSIMs include Bahrain. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Bahrain eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $19.99.
All 8 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $6.99 | $0.47 | $3.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $7.99 | $0.27 | $2.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $11.99 | $0.40 | $2.40 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $19.99 | $0.67 | $2.00 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $30.99 | $1.03 | $1.55 |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $29.99 | $6.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $37.99 | $5.43 | No cap |
Questions about Bahrain
Which networks does the Bahrain eSIM use?
The Bahrain eSIM connects to Batelco and STC. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Bahrain?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $11.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Bahrain?
Yes, from $29.99 for 5 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Bahrain plans include a phone number?
No, they're data only. Your home SIM stays on for calls and texts, and messaging apps and internet calls work over the eSIM data.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in Bahrain?
The main international airports are Bahrain International (BAH).
Does a regional eSIM cover Bahrain?
Yes. Middle East & North Africa and Global include Bahrain. The smallest, Middle East & North Africa, covers 13 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.