Manila eSIM: what to know before you land
🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines · MNL · 3-day pick: 3 GB for $3.99
Landing in Manila
- MNL Ninoy Aquino International
Ninoy Aquino International has several terminals that aren't all walkable from each other, so check yours. Road traffic in Metro Manila is heavy; taxis and ride-hailing are the usual transfer.
- Install the Philippines eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at MNL, 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 Philippines, 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 $2.99.
Pay · $3.99Short stays in Manila
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $12.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $6.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Philippines eSIM connects to Smart. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Also in Philippines
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Questions about Manila
Which airports serve Manila?
Ninoy Aquino International (MNL). Ninoy Aquino International has several terminals that aren't all walkable from each other, so check yours. Road traffic in Metro Manila is heavy; taxis and ride-hailing are the usual transfer.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Manila?
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 $3.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $2.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at MNL?
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 Philippines.
Which networks will I use in Manila?
The Philippines eSIM connects to Smart. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.