Egypt eSIM
Prepaid Egypt travel data from $1.99 USD (500 MB, 1 day). No physical SIM and no contract: you get a QR code by email and install it from your phone's settings. Check your phone
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How many days?
Count arrival and departure days.How much data?
Plan details · 5 GB, 7 days
- Coverage
- Single country
- Plan type
- Data only
- Activation
- On network connection
- Hotspot
- Supported
- Top-up
- Not available
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Full plan terms, coverage & refunds
Data-only eSIM
Validity starts at the first network connection.
Top-ups unavailable. Usage tracking supported. Hotspot supported.
Calls and SMS are not included. Internet calling apps use your data.
Coverage (1 country)
Egypt
Mobile networks: Orange, Etisalat, Vodafone
Refund eligibility depends on the plan and its activation status. Contact Wanderly support before installing or using the eSIM.
Listed network types describe plan support; 4G/5G availability and speeds vary by location and device. Country coverage does not guarantee a signal throughout your route. If you need a specific network or location, confirm it with support before buying.
Refunds: who is eligible and how to request one are set out in our refund policy.
Free eSIM in Egypt — free data for first-time users, claimed in the Wanderly app.
Egypt eSIM plans at a glance
Wanderly lists 30 fixed-data Egypt plans, ranging from 500MB up to 50GB over 1 to 30 days. Prices start at $1.99, and the lowest cost per gigabyte is $0.90/GB on the 30GB 30-day plan.
Unlimited day-passes are also available from $3.99 per day, billed per day rather than per gigabyte. 4 of the 34 Egypt data-only plans can be topped up without reinstalling the eSIM.
Calls and SMS depend on the selected plan. Install using the supplied QR code and keep your home number on its own line. Activation timing varies by plan; check your selected plan's terms before purchasing or installing.
How much does an Egypt eSIM cost?
An Egypt eSIM from Wanderly costs $2.99 for 1GB (7 days), $5.99 for 5GB (3 days) and $14.99 for 15GB (30 days), as a one-off price with no subscription. Larger plans cost less per gigabyte: $2.99/GB at 1GB against $1.00/GB at 15GB.
In the November 1, 2026 edition of the Wanderly eSIM Price Index, Egypt's data-only plans have a median of $1.25 per GB, below the $1.41 median across 181 destinations. 77 of those destinations have a lower median.
Cheapest plan that lasts your trip
| Trip | Plan | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Long weekend (1GB or more) | 1GB, 7 days | $2.99 |
| One week (3GB or more) | 3GB, 7 days | $4.99 |
| Two weeks (5GB or more) | 5GB, 15 days | $6.99 |
| One month (10GB or more) | 10GB, 30 days | $11.99 |
The data amounts are a starting point. Estimate how much you will use.
Cheapest plan by data size
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| 3GB | 3 days | $3.99 | $1.33 |
| 5GB | 3 days | $5.99 | $1.20 |
| 10GB | 10 days | $10.99 | $1.10 |
| 15GB | 30 days | $14.99 | $1.00 |
Cheapest current data-only plan at each size, as charged at checkout. Prices checked November 6, 2026, from the live catalogue. Compare Egypt with every country in the eSIM Price Index.
🇪🇬 About eSIMs in Egypt
Egypt's networks are strong where tourists go. Current Egypt plans list Vodafone, Orange or Etisalat in different combinations, and the plan details show which ones apply. Expect 4G in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, plus coverage along the Nile corridor and the Red Sea resorts.
An eSIM also avoids the local SIM process, which requires passport registration and a shop visit — inconvenient after a long flight into Cairo. Installing before you fly means you can arrange your airport transfer immediately, which is genuinely useful given how persistent arrivals-hall touts can be.
Desert and Nile cruise segments are the weak spots: the Western Desert oases, parts of Sinai's interior and mid-river cruise stretches lose signal. For a 10-day trip with maps, WhatsApp and photos, 5–10 GB works well. Installation is a quick QR scan.
How to activate your eSIM in Egypt
- 1Time the installationCheck the selected plan's start rule. If it starts on its first network connection and allows installation before travel, install it over reliable Wi-Fi before you fly; if it starts at installation, install it when you need it. You skip the passport registration needed for local physical SIMs.
- 2Install the eSIMiPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR. Android: Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM.
- 3Land and switch dataAt Cairo (CAI), Hurghada or Sharm, cycle airplane mode, set the Egypt eSIM as your data line and turn on Data Roaming for it.
- 4Arrange your transfer onlineWorking data on arrival lets you confirm your driver or book a ride app instead of negotiating in the arrivals hall.
Egypt eSIM FAQ
Which networks does it use?
It depends on the plan. Current Egypt plans list Vodafone, Orange or Etisalat in different combinations. The plan details show the network where one is named, so check them before you buy if it matters to you.
Do I need to register my passport?
No. Registration applies to local physical SIM cards. You install a travel eSIM yourself by QR code, with no shop visit or paperwork.
Will it work on a Nile cruise?
Mostly near towns and docks. Mid-river stretches between Luxor and Aswan can drop out on any carrier.
Does it work in the Western Desert or Sinai interior?
Coverage is limited outside towns. Download offline maps before desert excursions.
How much data for 10 days?
5–10 GB covers maps, WhatsApp, ride apps and daily photo uploads.
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