Hyderabad eSIM: what to know before you land
🇮🇳 Hyderabad, India · HYD · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $5.99
Landing in Hyderabad
- HYD Rajiv Gandhi International
Rajiv Gandhi International is at Shamshabad, south of the city, with airport buses and taxis into town.
- Install the India eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at HYD, 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 India, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99.
Pay · $5.99Short stays in Hyderabad
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $6.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $6.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $19.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $6.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $19.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $15.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The India eSIM connects to VI India. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Also in India
Bengaluru · Chennai · Delhi · Goa · Jaipur · Kolkata · Mumbai
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Questions about Hyderabad
Which airports serve Hyderabad?
Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD). Rajiv Gandhi International is at Shamshabad, south of the city, with airport buses and taxis into town.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Hyderabad?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $5.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at HYD?
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 India.
Which networks will I use in Hyderabad?
The India eSIM connects to VI India. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.