Malé eSIM: what to know before you land
🇲🇻 Malé, Maldives · MLE · 7-day pick: 5 GB for $35.99
Landing in Malé
- MLE Velana International
Velana International is on its own island next to Malé. Resorts arrange speedboat or seaplane transfers, so you may spend time on the water before you reach Wi-Fi.
- Install the Maldives eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at MLE, 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 Maldives, 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? 2 GB · 15 days for $15.99.
Pay · $35.99Short stays in Malé
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $9.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $15.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $103.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $9.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $15.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $103.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $9.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $21.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $103.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $15.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $21.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $103.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $15.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $35.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $103.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Maldives eSIM connects to Dhiraagu. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Questions about Malé
Which airports serve Malé?
Velana International (MLE). Velana International is on its own island next to Malé. Resorts arrange speedboat or seaplane transfers, so you may spend time on the water before you reach Wi-Fi.
How much data do I need for 7 days in Malé?
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 $35.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $15.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at MLE?
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 Maldives.
Which networks will I use in Malé?
The Maldives eSIM connects to Dhiraagu. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.