Portugal eSIM guide
3 networks with 5G · 11 data plans from $1.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- MEO 5G, NOS 5G, Vodafone 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $1.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.45/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $5.99
- 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 | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $5.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $3.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $5.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $8.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $5.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $8.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $31.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Portugal
The Portugal eSIM connects to MEO, NOS and Vodafone. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Portugal
- LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado
- OPO Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- FAO Faro
- FNC Madeira (Funchal)
- 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 Portugal.
City guides in Portugal
About unlimited in Portugal
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Portugal?
These regional eSIMs include Portugal. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Portugal eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $5.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $1.99 | $0.28 | $1.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $2.99 | $0.20 | $1.50 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $0.80 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $5.99 | $0.20 | $0.60 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $0.45 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $5.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $7.99 | $1.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $9.99 | $1.43 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $11.99 | $1.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $20.99 | $1.40 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $31.99 | $1.07 | No cap |
Questions about Portugal
Which networks does the Portugal eSIM use?
The Portugal eSIM connects to MEO, NOS and Vodafone. All of them list 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Portugal?
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 $3.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Portugal?
Yes, from $5.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Portugal 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 Portugal?
The main international airports are Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), Porto Francisco Sá Carneiro (OPO), Faro (FAO), Madeira (Funchal) (FNC).
Does a regional eSIM cover Portugal?
Yes. EU & UK, Europe and Global include Portugal. The smallest, EU & UK, covers 28 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.