Egypt eSIM: Travel Data Plans

Description

Our Egypt eSIM is a simple way to have data in Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh without paying UK roaming rates, which outside Europe can be several pounds a day or more. Choose a plan, we email the QR code, and you set it up at home. Egypt has some of our lowest prices, from a 1 GB day pass to 100 GB for 180 days.

Egypt eSIM plans and prices

Card and PayPal payments add a small fee shown at checkout. Bank transfer has no fee.

Which Egypt eSIM plan should I choose?

Egypt plans are good value, so it is worth choosing a little more than you think you need. The 5 GB 30-day plan covers most one- or two-week holidays. Families sharing photos and video calls should look at 10 GB or 20 GB. For a long stay, the 50 GB (90 days) and 100 GB (180 days) plans cost less per GB than anything else in our range.

Unlimited plans may slow down after heavy daily use under the local network’s fair-use rules. If you need to share your phone’s internet (hotspot), message us before you buy.

Who is this Egypt eSIM for?

• All-inclusive holidays in Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh or Marsa Alam
• Cairo and Giza sightseeing trips, including day tours
• Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan
• Long family visits (the 90- and 180-day plans are good value)

Tips for using data in Egypt

• Red Sea resorts such as Hurghada and Sharm often have hotel Wi-Fi, but it can be slow in the rooms and around the pool. A data plan gives you your own connection.
• Ride apps, maps and translation apps all need data when you are out on day trips to the pyramids or the Valley of the Kings.
• Coverage is strongest in cities and resorts. Expect weaker signal in the desert and on long boat trips on the Nile.

How to set up your Egypt eSIM

1. Check your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked. Not sure? Read our guide to unlocking your phone.
2. Choose your Egypt plan above and pay by card, PayPal or bank transfer.
3. We email your QR code by hand, 10am to 8pm, every day.
4. At home on Wi-Fi, scan it in Settings (Mobile Data or SIM manager, then Add eSIM). When you land in Egypt, switch that line on and turn on data roaming for the eSIM only.

Before you travel, it is worth reading the GOV.UK travel advice for Egypt.

More travel eSIMs

Travelling further? See our Turkey eSIM, Tunisia eSIM, Dubai & UAE eSIM, or browse every country in our travel eSIM shop. Want to call landlines abroad from the UK? Our international calling cards start from £1.49. Need a UK SIM for a visitor? See our pay as you go SIM cards.

Phone not eSIM-ready, or the screen cracked before your trip? Visit our phone repair shop in Plaistow at 396 Barking Road, London E13 8HJ, open every day 10am to 8pm.

Egypt eSIM questions

Can I use an eSIM in Egypt?

Yes, as long as your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked. Scan the QR code before you travel and switch the line on when you land.

What is the best eSIM for Egypt for one week?

For a one-week resort holiday, 3 GB for 15 days or 5 GB for 30 days suits most people. Pick 10 GB if you video call home every day.

When will I get my Egypt eSIM QR code?

We email QR codes by hand during shop hours, 10am to 8pm, every day. Order at least a day before you fly, so you can install it at home on Wi-Fi.

Can I keep my UK number?

Yes, if your phone has dual SIM. Your UK SIM stays in for calls and texts (your UK network’s roaming rates apply to those), and the eSIM handles data. WhatsApp keeps your usual number.

Is my phone eSIM compatible?

Most recent phones are: iPhone 11 or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer, Google Pixel 3 or newer. The phone must also be unlocked. See Apple’s eSIM guide or Samsung’s eSIM guide, or ask us.