Hurghada eSIM: what to know before you land
🇪🇬 Hurghada, Egypt · HRG · 7-day pick: 5 GB for $13.99
Landing in Hurghada
- HRG Hurghada International
Hurghada's airport is just south of the town and close to the Red Sea resort strip; most hotels arrange transfers.
- Install the Egypt eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at HRG, 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 3.5 GB over 7 days. 5 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 2 GB · 15 days for $7.99.
Pay · $13.99Short stays in Hurghada
| 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.
Also in Egypt
Cairo · Luxor · Sharm El Sheikh
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Questions about Hurghada
Which airports serve Hurghada?
Hurghada International (HRG). Hurghada's airport is just south of the town and close to the Red Sea resort strip; most hotels arrange transfers.
How much data do I need for 7 days in Hurghada?
About 3.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 5 GB · 30 days for $13.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $7.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at HRG?
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 Hurghada?
The Egypt eSIM connects to Vodafone. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.