Sal Island eSIM: what to know before you land
🇨🇻 Sal Island, Cape Verde · SID · 7-day pick: 5 GB for $24.99
Landing in Sal Island
- SID Amílcar Cabral International
Amílcar Cabral International is in the middle of Sal; the resort town of Santa Maria is a short drive south.
- Install the Cape Verde eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at SID, 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 Cape Verde, not at purchase.
You'll need about 3.5 GB over 7 days. 5 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 2 GB · 15 days for $14.99.
Pay · $24.99Short stays in Sal Island
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $8.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $8.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $8.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $18.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $14.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $24.99 5 GB · 7 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $48.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Cape Verde eSIM connects to UNITEL. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
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Questions about Sal Island
Which airports serve Sal Island?
Amílcar Cabral International (SID). Amílcar Cabral International is in the middle of Sal; the resort town of Santa Maria is a short drive south.
How much data do I need for 7 days in Sal Island?
About 3.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 5 GB · 7 days for $24.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $14.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at SID?
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 Cape Verde.
Which networks will I use in Sal Island?
The Cape Verde eSIM connects to UNITEL. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.