eSIM in Sharm el-Sheikh: Egypt plans compared
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The plans below are Egypt plans: they work in Sharm el-Sheikh on the partner network(s) each provider lists. Signal quality then depends on the neighborhood and the network.
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 | — |
A Egypt plan that works in Sharm el-Sheikh
There's no Sharm el-Sheikh-specific eSIM: plans sold for Egypt cover the whole country. They run on one or more partner networks, shown in the table when the provider names them.
What about coverage in Sharm el-Sheikh?
We don't publish city-by-city coverage measurements. If the provider names the network it uses, you can check that local carrier's coverage map. As anywhere, reception varies by neighborhood, indoors and with crowds.
Our tips for a stay in Sharm el-Sheikh
- Install the eSIM before you leave, on Wi-Fi.
- Download offline maps of the city as a backup.
- Pick the duration based on your whole trip in Egypt, not just the days in Sharm el-Sheikh.
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).
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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
Is there an eSIM specifically for Sharm el-Sheikh?
No. Plans are sold for Egypt and cover the whole country, Sharm el-Sheikh included.
Will my Egypt eSIM work in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Yes, on the provider's partner network(s). We don't publish city-level coverage measurements: check the coverage map of the network listed in the table.
What duration should I pick for a stay in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Base it on your whole trip in Egypt, travel days included, and add a day or two of buffer in case of delays.
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.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.
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.