Mexico City eSIM: what to know before you land
🇲🇽 Mexico City, Mexico · MEX / NLU · 4-day pick: 3 GB for $6.99
Landing in Mexico City
- MEX Benito Juárez International
- NLU Felipe Ángeles International
Benito Juárez is close to the centre, with Metro line 5 and Metrobús line 4 at the terminals. Felipe Ángeles (NLU) is far north of the city, so check which airport your flight uses.
- Install the Mexico eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at MEX, 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 Mexico, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2 GB over 4 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99.
Pay · $6.99Short stays in Mexico City
| 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 | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $6.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $9.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Mexico eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Also in Mexico
Cancún · Guadalajara · Los Cabos · Mérida · Oaxaca · Playa del Carmen · Puerto Vallarta · Tulum
Going on from Mexico City? North America (3 countries), Latin America (17 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover Mexico too.
Questions about Mexico City
Which airports serve Mexico City?
Benito Juárez International (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International (NLU). Benito Juárez is close to the centre, with Metro line 5 and Metrobús line 4 at the terminals. Felipe Ángeles (NLU) is far north of the city, so check which airport your flight uses.
How much data do I need for 4 days in Mexico City?
About 2 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $6.99. 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 MEX?
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 Mexico.
Which networks will I use in Mexico City?
The Mexico eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.