Manama eSIM: what to know before you land
🇧🇭 Manama, Bahrain · BAH · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $6.99
Landing in Manama
- BAH Bahrain International
Bahrain International is on Muharraq island, a short drive across the causeway from Manama.
- Install the Bahrain eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at BAH, 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 Bahrain, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99.
Pay · $6.99Short stays in Manama
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 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 |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $19.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $7.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $19.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6.5 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 |
Networks
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.
Going on from Manama? Middle East & North Africa (13 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover Bahrain too.
Questions about Manama
Which airports serve Manama?
Bahrain International (BAH). Bahrain International is on Muharraq island, a short drive across the causeway from Manama.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Manama?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $6.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at BAH?
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 Bahrain.
Which networks will I use in Manama?
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.