Madagascar eSIM guide
1 network · 5 data plans from $4.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Airtel 4G
- 5G
- Not listed
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $4.99
- Best per GB
- 10 GB · 30 days · $2.70/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 | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $26.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $7.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $15.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $26.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $15.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $26.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $26.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $26.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $26.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $26.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Madagascar
The Madagascar eSIM connects to Airtel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Arriving in Madagascar
- TNR Antananarivo Ivato
- NOS Nosy Be Fascene
- 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 Madagascar.
Visiting more than Madagascar?
These regional eSIMs include Madagascar. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Madagascar eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $26.99.
All 5 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $4.99 | $0.71 | $4.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $7.99 | $0.53 | $4.00 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $9.99 | $0.33 | $3.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $15.99 | $0.53 | $3.20 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $26.99 | $0.90 | $2.70 |
Questions about Madagascar
Which networks does the Madagascar eSIM use?
The Madagascar eSIM connects to Airtel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
How much data do I need for a week in Madagascar?
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 $15.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Madagascar?
Not at the moment. The largest plan is 10 GB · 30 days for $26.99, and you can top up whenever you choose.
Do Madagascar 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 Madagascar?
The main international airports are Antananarivo Ivato (TNR), Nosy Be Fascene (NOS).
Does a regional eSIM cover Madagascar?
Yes. Africa and Global include Madagascar. The smallest, Africa, covers 36 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.