Egypt is a trip of contrasts: the traffic of Cairo, the temples of Luxor, the Nile in Aswan and the quieter Red Sea coast. Most of it runs on your phone, from ride-hailing and maps to the messages that confirm a boat or a desert tour. A travel eSIM gives you local network data as you leave the airport, with no queue and no SIM registration at a counter.
Why an eSIM for Egypt?
A local SIM in Egypt is an option, but it means a shop visit, a passport copy and a swap of the SIM that receives your banking codes. An eSIM avoids that. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, keep your own SIM for calls, and turn on the travel line when you land in Cairo or Hurghada.
Which networks carry the signal?
Our Egypt plans list three networks: Orange, Etisalat and Vodafone. Coverage is good in Cairo, Alexandria and the main tourist towns, and mobile data is what most people rely on for maps and ride-hailing. Signal can be weaker in remote desert areas and some stretches between towns, so save your offline maps before a long journey.
How much data does a trip to Egypt use?
A week in Cairo with maps, ride-hailing, messaging and a few photos is comfortable on 3GB. Uploading photos and videos every night, streaming music or joining video calls means 5GB or more. A longer trip that combines Cairo, Luxor and a few days by the sea is a good case for 10GB.
Hotel Wi-Fi in big cities is usually fine, but it does not follow you into a taxi or a felucca. An eSIM is what keeps navigation working between sights.
Choosing a plan size
The 1GB plan for 7 days costs $4.50, which suits a short stay. The 3GB plan for 15 days costs $9.50. The 3GB plan for 30 days costs $12.00, which is the better buy if you might stay longer than two weeks.
The 5GB plan for 30 days costs $14.00, only $2.00 more than 3GB for 30 days, so for most trips it is worth the step up. The 10GB plan for 30 days costs $30.50, and the 20GB plan costs $52.50.
No unlimited plans
We do not sell unlimited plans for Egypt. Each plan has a fixed amount of data, and 20GB for 30 days at $52.50 is the largest we list. Plan your size from your real use, and buy a second plan rather than assuming a finite plan will last.
Boarding passes for Egypt
Live prices in USD, all fees included.
EG · Nationwide
1GB
7 days · best entry price
$4.50
EG · Nationwide
3GB
15 days
$9.50
EG · Nationwide
2GB
15 days
$10.50
EG · Nationwide
3GB
30 days
$12.00
EG · Nationwide
5GB
30 days
$14.00
EG · Nationwide
10GB
30 days
$30.50
Quick answers
Which Egypt eSIM should I buy for a week in Cairo?
The 3GB plan for 15 days at $9.50 covers a week with room to spare. If you only need maps and messages, the 1GB plan for 7 days at $4.50 may be enough.
Does the Egypt eSIM include calls?
No. Our plans are data only. Keep your home number on your own SIM for calls and check your carrier's rates.
Will the eSIM work in Luxor and Aswan?
Coverage is good in the main towns and the Nile valley. Signal can be weaker on remote roads and in the desert, so download your maps before you travel.
When does the plan start?
When the eSIM first connects to a network in Egypt, not when you buy or install it.
New to eSIM? Read the installation guide and check your phone on the compatibility page.