Florianópolis eSIM: what to know before you land
🇧🇷 Florianópolis, Brazil · FLN · 5-day pick: 5 GB for $5.99
Landing in Florianópolis
- FLN Hercílio Luz International
Florianópolis airport is in the south of Santa Catarina Island; the beaches are spread around the island, so transfers vary a lot.
- Install the Brazil eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at FLN, 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 Brazil, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2.5 GB over 5 days. 5 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 2 GB · 15 days for $4.99.
Pay · $5.99Short stays in Florianópolis
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $4.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $14.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Brazil eSIM connects to TIM. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
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Questions about Florianópolis
Which airports serve Florianópolis?
Hercílio Luz International (FLN). Florianópolis airport is in the south of Santa Catarina Island; the beaches are spread around the island, so transfers vary a lot.
How much data do I need for 5 days in Florianópolis?
About 2.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 5 GB · 30 days for $5.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $4.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at FLN?
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 Brazil.
Which networks will I use in Florianópolis?
The Brazil eSIM connects to TIM. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.