Egypt
Travel eSIM with mobile data
QR code by e-mail within a minute · Didn't install? Money back · Apple Pay · Google Pay
Egypt: eSIM from $3.49 for 1 GB for 7 days; the popular plan is 10 GB for 30 days at $16.49. Networks: e& (Etisalat, 5G), Orange (5G), Vodafone (5G). Starts on the first connection in the country. Prices checked Nov 15, 2026.
2 GB a day at full speed, then you stay online at up to 1 Mbps. The allowance renews daily.
Not sure how many GB? Work it out in 1 min →
How do I install the eSIM and when does it start?
Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: the plan starts with the first connection on your trip.
- 1Choose a plan
Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The eSIM appears on the page and in your e-mail.
- 2Install with one tap
One button on iPhone (iOS 17.4+) or Android, no QR code.
- 3Turn on data roaming
After landing, turn it on for Tutu eSIM and you're online.
Visiting several countries? Africa: 21 countries on one eSIM, from $9.99 →
How much does an eSIM cost in Egypt?
| Provider | Plan | Price | per GB | checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutu eSIM cheapest5 GB · 30 daysalso 15 days: $8.99 | 5 GB · 30 daysalso 15 days: $8.99 | $10.49≈ 481 ₴$2.10 per GB · ≈ 481 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.10 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Buy |
| Yesim5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $12.10≈ 555 ₴$2.42 per GB · ≈ 555 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $2.42 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
| Saily5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $15.99≈ 733 ₴$3.20 per GB · ≈ 733 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $3.20 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
| Nomad5 GB · 30 days | 5 GB · 30 days | $18.00≈ 825 ₴$3.60 per GB · ≈ 825 ₴ · checked 15.11.2026 | $3.60 per GB | checked 15.11.2026 | Website |
📊 How much data people really use
Based on our customers (October–November 2026): travellers in Egypt use about 1 GB a day on average, so 5–7 GB a week. About one in ten buys another plan later.
What you get with Tutu eSIM
| Networks | e& (Etisalat) (5G), Orange (5G), Vodafone (5G) |
|---|---|
| What's included | Data only, no phone number. Calls via WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber |
| Hotspot | Yes, tethering works on most plans |
| Top-up | Yes, on the same eSIM, no new install |
| Validity starts | At the first connection in the country: buy in advance |
| Install within | 30 days after purchase |
| ID check | None: no passport, no verification |
| Delivery | QR code and link by e-mail a minute after payment |
| Payment | Prices in dollars or euros, Apple Pay and Google Pay. No subscription: you pay once for each plan |
| Support | Support every day in the chat on the site |
| Guarantee | Money back if the eSIM doesn't install |
Before your trip: Egypt
Which network and what speed in Egypt?
11 plans for 1–30 days
Mobile data in Egypt without roaming charges
Why roaming in Egypt gets expensive
Egypt is outside the EU's «roam like at home» zone, and for most EU and UK operators it is one of the pricier roaming zones. Vodafone Germany, for example, charges 34.99 € for its ReisePaket World with 4 GB, and without a pass the bill for a few days of maps and photos can end up higher than the price of an excursion.
Read more
A travel eSIM for Egypt is bought at home and installs in a minute, so your phone is online as soon as you land in Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh or Cairo. Your own SIM stays in the phone for calls and bank texts.
How much data do you need
- A week all inclusive (messaging, maps, photos, a few stories a day): 3–5 GB. 5 GB for 30 days costs $10.49.
- Video, stories every hour, sharing data with a child's tablet: 10 GB or unlimited (a week of unlimited is $23.49).
- A stopover or 1–3 days in Cairo: 1 GB for 7 days from $3.49.
- Not sure? Work it out in 30 seconds with the data calculator.
Hotel Wi-Fi
Most hotels in Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh have Wi-Fi, but often it only works well in the lobby or near reception, while in the rooms and on the beach it is weak or paid. On excursions, desert safaris and in taxis there is no Wi-Fi at all. With an eSIM you are online wherever there is a mobile signal.
Where it works and where it doesn't
The eSIM runs on Egyptian mobile networks in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi, Soma Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Cairo, Giza, Luxor and Aswan. There may be no signal in the desert during a safari, on remote islands and far out at sea on a snorkelling trip. Download offline maps before an excursion and let your family know you will be offline for a few hours.
Local SIM card: when it makes sense
Egypt has four operators: Vodafone, Orange, e& (formerly Etisalat) and WE. There are kiosks selling tourist SIM cards at the airports in Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh and Cairo. You need your passport, and after a night flight you will probably wait in a queue. A local SIM pays off if you stay for several weeks and need a lot of data. For an ordinary holiday an eSIM is simpler: everything is done at home, no kiosks, and your own SIM stays in the phone.
Useful on the trip
- Taxis in Cairo: Uber and Careem both work, and you see the price in advance. At the resorts transfers are usually arranged by the hotel or the tour operator.
- Translation: Google Translate with the camera reads Arabic menus and signs.
- Bank and payments: one-time codes from your bank arrive on your own SIM, so paying for excursions by card is easy.
- More reading: mobile data in Egypt in detail, Hurghada airport and, if you haven't picked a resort yet, Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh.
How to install and switch it on
- Buy the eSIM on this site and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The QR code arrives by e-mail and on the order page.
- Install it with one tap («Install on iPhone / Android») or by scanning the QR code, ideally at home over Wi-Fi.
- After landing, set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn on data roaming on it (that's free, the price is in the plan).
- Keep your own SIM for calls and texts and turn off mobile data on it.
Step by step: installation guide. Check that your phone supports eSIM: device list.
Guarantee
The eSIM didn't install? We refund you. Support answers in the chat on this site every day.
FAQ
Does EU roaming work in Egypt?
No. Egypt is not in the «roam like at home» zone, so EU and UK operators charge it as a separate, usually expensive zone.
How much is an eSIM for Egypt?
From $3.49 for 1 GB / 7 days. 5 GB for 30 days costs $10.49, a week of unlimited $23.49.
How much data do I need for a week in Hurghada or Sharm?
3–5 GB covers messaging, maps and photos. For video or sharing data with another device, take 10 GB or unlimited.
Will the eSIM work in Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh and Cairo?
Yes, in all the resort towns and big cities. In the desert, on remote islands and far out at sea there may be no signal.
Do I need a passport to buy the eSIM?
No. A passport is only needed for a local SIM card from an airport kiosk.
When should I install the eSIM?
At home, a few days before the flight, over Wi-Fi. After landing you only switch it on for mobile data.
More questions (6)
Will I still get bank texts?
Yes. Your own SIM stays in the phone and receives calls and texts.
Can I use WhatsApp with my own number?
Yes. Messaging apps are tied to your account, so your number and chats don't change.
Can I share data with another phone or a tablet?
Yes, tethering works on most plans.
What if I run out of data?
Top up on your order page: you don't need a new eSIM.
eSIM or a Vodafone or Orange SIM from the airport?
For a holiday of up to two weeks an eSIM is easier: no passport or queue, and it installs at home. A local SIM is better value for a long stay with a lot of data.
What if the eSIM won't install?
Write to us in the chat: we'll help, and if it still doesn't work, we refund you.
Guides and tips: Egypt
The two main Red Sea resorts compared: reefs and getting into the sea, beaches for kids, excursions, evenings, season and budget. We'll help you choose.
4 min read · Read →
Luxor from Hurghada: the road, visa, ticket prices in EGP, Valley of the Kings, Karnak, a sunrise balloon, 1–3 day itineraries and scams.
14 min read · Read →
A week of roaming with no pack costs UAH 3 150–7 700 per phone. Kyivstar, Vodafone Ukraine and lifecell in 25 countries: packs, Kyivstar's Travel SIM, Vodafone's €100 limit, a family in Egypt, Turkey, Thailand, Dubai.
25 min read · Read →
