eSIM and arriving at Luxor Airport (LXR)
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Didn't install your eSIM before landing at Luxor Airport? You can still do it, as long as you find a Wi-Fi connection. It's better to sort it out in advance, though: details below.
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At a glance
| Network | 5G | Hotspot | CTA | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $13.20 | $2.64 | Etisalat, Orange | Yes | Not specified | See plan |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $19.00 | $3.80 | Vodafone | No | Not specified | See plan |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $19.99 | $4.00 | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | See plan |
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All checked plans (64)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $12.00 | $4.00 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $14.50 | $4.83 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $19.00 | $3.80 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $31.00 | $3.10 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $19.50 | $3.90 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $32.00 | $3.20 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 | $41.00 | $2.05 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $20.00 | $4.00 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $33.00 | $3.30 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 | $42.00 | $2.10 |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | $19.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 | $28.50 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | $32.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 | $35.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 | $49.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 30 | $90.00 | — |
| Saily | 1 GB | 7 | $8.99 | $8.99 |
| Saily | 3 GB | 30 | $14.99 | $5.00 |
| Saily | 5 GB | 30 | $19.99 | $4.00 |
| Saily | 10 GB | 30 | $33.99 | $3.40 |
| Saily | 20 GB | 30 | $42.99 | $2.15 |
| Saily | Unlimited | 10 | $35.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 15 | $48.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 20 | $59.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 25 | $74.99 | — |
| Saily | Unlimited | 30 | $89.99 | — |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $3.48 | $3.48 |
| Yesim | 3 GB | 30 | $8.40 | $2.80 |
| Yesim | 5 GB | 30 | $13.20 | $2.64 |
| Yesim | 10 GB | 30 | $18.00 | $1.80 |
| Yesim | 20 GB | 30 | $27.00 | $1.35 |
| Yesim | 30 GB | 30 | $34.20 | $1.14 |
| Yesim | 50 GB | 30 | $46.80 | $0.94 |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 1 | $4.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 2 | $8.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 3 | $12.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 4 | $16.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 5 | $21.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 6 | $25.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 7 | $29.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 8 | $31.57 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 9 | $33.76 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 10 | $35.93 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 11 | $38.10 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 12 | $40.27 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 13 | $42.46 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 14 | $44.63 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 15 | $46.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 16 | $49.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 17 | $51.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 18 | $54.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 19 | $56.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 20 | $58.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 21 | $61.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 22 | $63.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 23 | $66.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 24 | $68.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 25 | $70.80 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 26 | $73.20 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 27 | $75.60 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 28 | $78.00 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 29 | $80.40 | — |
| Yesim | Unlimited | 30 | $82.80 | — |
Before you fly
Buy your Egypt eSIM and install it at home, on Wi-Fi. With most providers, validity only starts at the first connection to the local network, so installing a few days early costs you nothing. Check that rule in the plan's terms.
When you land at Luxor Airport (LXR)
- Turn off airplane mode.
- Set the eSIM as your data line, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Give the phone a few minutes to find the partner network; restart it if nothing happens.
If the eSIM isn't installed yet
You'll need a connection to download the profile. Major airports usually offer Wi-Fi, sometimes with sign-up or a time limit: we can't vouch for the terms at Luxor Airport. Keep the QR code on another device, or have the manual setup details ready, since it's hard to scan a code displayed on the phone itself.
Full ranking
- 1
Yesim
9.5/105 GB · 30 days · $13.20 · Etisalat, Orange
See plan sourcePros
- Lowest price in the table
- 5G listed
- Unlimited available
- Many durations
Cons
- Hotspot use not specified
- 2
Airalo
7.1/105 GB · 7 days · $19.00 · Vodafone
See plan sourcePros
- Unlimited available
- Many durations
Cons
- Pricier than the cheapest in the table
- 5G not listed
- Hotspot use not specified
- 3
Saily
6.4/105 GB · 30 days · $19.99
See plan sourcePros
- Unlimited available
- Many durations
Cons
- Pricier than the cheapest in the table
- 5G not listed
- Hotspot use not specified
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Set up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Frequently asked questions
Will I have signal as soon as I land at Luxor Airport?
If the eSIM was installed before you left, yes in most cases: turn on the data line and roaming for that line as you get off the plane. The phone may take a few minutes to find the network.
Can I install an eSIM after landing at Luxor Airport?
Yes, as long as you have a connection to download the profile, such as Wi-Fi. We can't vouch for the airport Wi-Fi terms, so it's better to install the eSIM before you leave.
Does the plan start during the flight?
No. With most providers, validity starts at the first connection to a network at your destination. Check the rule in the plan's terms.
Will the eSIM work outside the airport?
Yes, the plan covers all of Egypt, subject to the partner network's coverage.
What's the cheapest eSIM for Egypt?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Yesim, at $13.20. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.