Bergen eSIM: what to know before you land
🇳🇴 Bergen, Norway · BGO · 3-day pick: 3 GB for $2.99
Landing in Bergen
- BGO Flesland
The Bybanen light rail runs from Bergen Flesland airport to the city centre; Bergen is a common start for fjord trips.
- Install the Norway eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at BGO, 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 Norway, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $1.99.
Pay · $2.99Short stays in Bergen
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $5.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $1.99 1 GB · 7 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 | $4.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Norway eSIM connects to Telia. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
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Questions about Bergen
Which airports serve Bergen?
Flesland (BGO). The Bybanen light rail runs from Bergen Flesland airport to the city centre; Bergen is a common start for fjord trips.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Bergen?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $2.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $1.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at BGO?
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 Norway.
Which networks will I use in Bergen?
The Norway eSIM connects to Telia. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.