Olbia eSIM: what to know before you land
🇮🇹 Olbia, Italy · OLB · 7-day pick: 5 GB for $3.99
Landing in Olbia
- OLB Olbia Costa Smeralda
Olbia airport is close to the town and the usual way to Sardinia's Costa Smeralda; ferries from the mainland also dock in Olbia.
- Install the Italy eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at OLB, 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 Italy, 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? 3 GB · 30 days for $2.99.
Pay · $3.99Short stays in Olbia
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~409 MB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~819 MB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Italy eSIM connects to Iliad, Vodafone and Wind Tre. 5G is listed on Vodafone, Wind Tre; elsewhere it's 4G.
Also in Italy
Amalfi Coast · Bari · Bologna · Catania · Florence · Milan · Naples · Palermo · Pisa · Rome · Turin · Venice · Verona
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Questions about Olbia
Which airports serve Olbia?
Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB). Olbia airport is close to the town and the usual way to Sardinia's Costa Smeralda; ferries from the mainland also dock in Olbia.
How much data do I need for 7 days in Olbia?
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 $3.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 3 GB · 30 days for $2.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at OLB?
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 Italy.
Which networks will I use in Olbia?
The Italy eSIM connects to Iliad, Vodafone and Wind Tre. 5G is listed on Vodafone, Wind Tre; elsewhere it's 4G.