San Salvador eSIM: what to know before you land
🇸🇻 San Salvador, El Salvador · SAL · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $5.99
Landing in San Salvador
- SAL San Salvador International
El Salvador's international airport is near the Pacific coast, south of the capital; the surf beaches of La Libertad are closer to it than the city is.
- Install the El Salvador eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at SAL, 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 El Salvador, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $4.99.
Pay · $5.99Short stays in San Salvador
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $4.99 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 | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $14.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $4.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $6.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $22.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $6.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $22.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $5.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $10.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $17.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The El Salvador eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
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Questions about San Salvador
Which airports serve San Salvador?
San Salvador International (SAL). El Salvador's international airport is near the Pacific coast, south of the capital; the surf beaches of La Libertad are closer to it than the city is.
How much data do I need for 3 days in San Salvador?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $5.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $4.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at SAL?
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 El Salvador.
Which networks will I use in San Salvador?
The El Salvador eSIM connects to Movistar. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.