Iraq eSIM guide
2 networks · 6 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Korek LTE, Zain LTE
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $1.90/GB
- 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 | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $37.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $16.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $37.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $16.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $23.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $37.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $23.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $37.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $37.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Iraq
The Iraq eSIM connects to Korek and Zain. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Iraq
- BGW Baghdad International
- EBL Erbil International
- 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 Iraq.
Visiting more than Iraq?
These regional eSIMs include Iraq. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Iraq eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $23.99.
All 6 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $7.99 | $0.53 | $4.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $3.00 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $16.99 | $0.57 | $3.40 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $23.99 | $0.80 | $2.40 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $37.99 | $1.27 | $1.90 |
Questions about Iraq
Which networks does the Iraq eSIM use?
The Iraq eSIM connects to Korek and Zain. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Iraq?
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 $16.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Iraq?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 20 GB · 30 days for $37.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Iraq 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 Iraq?
The main international airports are Baghdad International (BGW), Erbil International (EBL).
Does a regional eSIM cover Iraq?
Yes. Middle East & North Africa and Global include Iraq. 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.