Johannesburg eSIM: what to know before you land
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa · JNB · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $6.99
Landing in Johannesburg
- JNB O. R. Tambo International
The Gautrain runs from O. R. Tambo to Sandton, where it connects with the rest of the Gautrain network towards Pretoria.
- Install the South Africa eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at JNB, 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 South Africa, 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 $3.99.
Pay · $6.99Short stays in Johannesburg
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $11.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $27.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $27.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $11.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $21.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The South Africa eSIM connects to Cell C, MTN and Vodacom. 5G is listed on MTN, Vodacom; elsewhere it's 4G.
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Questions about Johannesburg
Which airports serve Johannesburg?
O. R. Tambo International (JNB). The Gautrain runs from O. R. Tambo to Sandton, where it connects with the rest of the Gautrain network towards Pretoria.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Johannesburg?
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 $6.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $3.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at JNB?
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 South Africa.
Which networks will I use in Johannesburg?
The South Africa eSIM connects to Cell C, MTN and Vodacom. 5G is listed on MTN, Vodacom; elsewhere it's 4G.