Saudi Arabia eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 13 data plans from $3.99. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- Zain 5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $3.99
- Best per GB
- 50 GB · 30 days · $1.62/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $11.99
- 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 | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $11.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $12.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $26.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $12.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $24.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $53.99 Unlimited · 15 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $24.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $41.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $89.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabia eSIM connects to Zain. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in Saudi Arabia
- RUH Riyadh King Khalid
- JED Jeddah King Abdulaziz
- DMM Dammam King Fahd
- 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 Saudi Arabia.
City guides in Saudi Arabia
About unlimited in Saudi Arabia
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than Saudi Arabia?
These regional eSIMs include Saudi Arabia. For 10 days of maps and socials, the Saudi Arabia eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $24.99.
All 13 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $3.99 | $0.57 | $3.99 |
| 2 GB · 15 days | $6.99 | $0.47 | $3.50 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $7.99 | $0.27 | $2.66 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $12.99 | $0.43 | $2.60 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $24.99 | $0.83 | $2.50 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $41.99 | $1.40 | $2.10 |
| 50 GB · 30 days | $80.99 | $2.70 | $1.62 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $11.99 | $4.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $17.99 | $3.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $26.99 | $3.86 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $33.99 | $3.40 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $53.99 | $3.60 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $89.99 | $3.00 | No cap |
Questions about Saudi Arabia
Which networks does the Saudi Arabia eSIM use?
The Saudi Arabia eSIM connects to Zain. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in Saudi Arabia?
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 $12.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for Saudi Arabia?
Yes, from $11.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Do Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
The main international airports are Riyadh King Khalid (RUH), Jeddah King Abdulaziz (JED), Dammam King Fahd (DMM).
Does a regional eSIM cover Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Middle East & North Africa and Global include Saudi Arabia. The smallest, Middle East & North Africa, covers 13 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.