Egypt eSIM guide
1 network · 9 data plans from $4.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Vodafone 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $4.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $2.10/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $18.99
- 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 | $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 |
| 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 |
| 14 days | $13.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $23.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $41.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $23.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $41.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $41.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Egypt
The Egypt eSIM connects to Vodafone. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Egypt
- CAI Cairo International
- HRG Hurghada
- SSH Sharm El Sheikh
- 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 Egypt.
City guides in Egypt
About unlimited in Egypt
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Egypt?
These regional eSIMs include Egypt. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Egypt eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $23.99.
All 9 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $4.99 | $0.71 | $4.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $7.99 | $0.53 | $4.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $3.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $13.99 | $0.47 | $2.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $23.99 | $0.80 | $2.40 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $41.99 | $1.40 | $2.10 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $18.99 | $6.33 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $26.99 | $5.40 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $34.99 | $3.50 | No cap |
Questions about Egypt
Which networks does the Egypt eSIM use?
The Egypt eSIM connects to Vodafone. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Egypt?
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 $13.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Egypt?
Yes, from $18.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Egypt 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 Egypt?
The main international airports are Cairo International (CAI), Hurghada (HRG), Sharm El Sheikh (SSH).
Does a regional eSIM cover Egypt?
Yes. Middle East & North Africa, Africa and Global include Egypt. 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.