London eSIM: what to know before you land
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom · LHR / LGW / STN / LTN / LCY · 4-day pick: 3 GB for $3.99
Landing in London
- LHR Heathrow
- LGW Gatwick
- STN Stansted
- LTN Luton
- LCY London City
Heathrow is on the Elizabeth line and the Piccadilly line, plus the Heathrow Express to Paddington. Gatwick has the Gatwick Express to Victoria, Stansted the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, and London City is on the DLR.
- Install the United Kingdom eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at LHR, 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 United Kingdom, 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 $2.99.
Pay · $3.99Short stays in London
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $10.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $10.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The United Kingdom eSIM connects to EE. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Also in United Kingdom
Belfast · Edinburgh · Glasgow · Manchester
Going on from London? EU & UK (28 countries), Europe (41 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover United Kingdom too.
Questions about London
Which airports serve London?
Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN), London City (LCY). Heathrow is on the Elizabeth line and the Piccadilly line, plus the Heathrow Express to Paddington. Gatwick has the Gatwick Express to Victoria, Stansted the Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, and London City is on the DLR.
How much data do I need for 4 days in London?
About 2 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $3.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $2.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at LHR?
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 United Kingdom.
Which networks will I use in London?
The United Kingdom eSIM connects to EE. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.