Hong Kong eSIM: what to know before you land
🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Hong Kong · HKG · 4-day pick: 3 GB for $5.99
Landing in Hong Kong
- HKG Hong Kong International
The Airport Express reaches Hong Kong Station in Central in about 24 minutes, with free shuttle buses to many hotels from Kowloon and Hong Kong stations.
- Install the Hong Kong eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at HKG, 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 Hong Kong, 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 · $5.99Short stays in Hong Kong
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $3.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $5.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $3.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $9.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $5.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $13.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $3.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $5.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $13.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $3.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $6.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $10.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Hong Kong eSIM connects to Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT). It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
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Questions about Hong Kong
Which airports serve Hong Kong?
Hong Kong International (HKG). The Airport Express reaches Hong Kong Station in Central in about 24 minutes, with free shuttle buses to many hotels from Kowloon and Hong Kong stations.
How much data do I need for 4 days in Hong Kong?
About 2 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $5.99. 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 HKG?
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 Hong Kong.
Which networks will I use in Hong Kong?
The Hong Kong eSIM connects to Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT). It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.