Cairo eSIM: what to know before you land
🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt · CAI / SPX · 4-day pick: 3 GB for $8.99
Landing in Cairo
- CAI Cairo International
- SPX Sphinx International
Cairo International is in the northeast of the city, and traffic across Cairo is slow. Sphinx International, west of the city, is closer to Giza and the pyramids.
- Install the Egypt eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at CAI, 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 Egypt, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2 GB over 4 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $4.99.
Pay · $8.99Short stays in Cairo
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $18.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $26.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $26.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $13.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $34.99 Unlimited · 10 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Egypt eSIM connects to Vodafone. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
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Questions about Cairo
Which airports serve Cairo?
Cairo International (CAI), Sphinx International (SPX). Cairo International is in the northeast of the city, and traffic across Cairo is slow. Sphinx International, west of the city, is closer to Giza and the pyramids.
How much data do I need for 4 days in Cairo?
About 2 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $8.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $4.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at CAI?
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 Egypt.
Which networks will I use in Cairo?
The Egypt eSIM connects to Vodafone. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.