Best eSIM for Egypt in 2026: 6 Providers Compared (Real Prices)
By Sophie Hartley · Aug 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Key prices on this page are pulled live and update automatically
Cairo, the Pyramids, Luxor, the Red Sea resorts — Egypt draws a wide mix of travelers, and the eSIM pricing here spreads just as wide. We checked live pricing across 121 providers we track for Egypt and ran the actual math, the same way we do for every destination before recommending one.
The quick answer
- Cheapest unlimited data, any length of trip: Maya Mobile. Its flat global rate beats every Egypt-specific competitor at every duration we checked, including the full month at $49.99 against Ubigi's next-best $69.00.
- Best low-commitment entry point: Ubigi's 1GB for 30 days at $5.00 — a full month of validity for close to what other providers charge for a single week.
- Best single day: GigSky's genuine 1-day unlimited plan at $5.99 — none of the other providers here price a single day at all.
- Watch out for: Saily doesn't sell any unlimited tier for Egypt at all right now — only fixed-GB plans up to 10GB.
Egypt price comparison
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Live Egypt deals right now
Public promo codes from providers selling Egypt eSIMs — pulled live from our deals list, so this section updates itself and disappears when nothing is running.
Stay connected in 200+ countries the moment you land — skip the roaming bills and SIM swaps on your very first trip.
New customers only, first order; the discount is capped at $3 per Airalo's terms.
Get 50% off your first purchase, capped at $15. Applied automatically at checkout, no code needed.
What you'll actually pay: six providers compared
Airalo
Airalo's Egypt lineup runs from 1GB/3 days at $5.50 up to 20GB/30 days at $42.00, plus unlimited from 3 days ($19.50) to 30 days ($90.00).
Nomad eSIM
Nomad eSIM's fixed-data tiers are reasonably competitive (10GB/30 days at $28.00, 20GB/30 days at $37.00), and its short unlimited options undercut Airalo — $14.00 for 3 days. Its unlimited lineup stops at 10 days ($35.00), though, with no 15- or 30-day option. Real discount code active:
15% off, single-use per customer. Excludes plans under $5, sale plans, add-on data, unlimited plans, and the Thailand 50GB plan.
Saily
Saily has scaled back to fixed-data-only pricing for Egypt — 1GB for 7 days at $5.99 up to 10GB for 30 days at $38.99, with no unlimited tier at any duration right now. Real discount code active:
Ubigi
Ubigi stands out at the light end: 1GB for a full 30 days at $5.00, and 3GB/30 days at $9.00 — both genuinely useful if you just need maps and messaging over a longer trip without paying for data you won't use. Its unlimited tiers (8 days at $49.00, 30 days at $69.00) are the second-cheapest full-month unlimited option after Maya. Real discount code active:
Maya Mobile
Maya's flat rate — $9.99 for 3 days, $19.99 for 7 days, $27.99 for 14 days, $49.99 for 30 days — is the cheapest unlimited option in Egypt at every duration we compared it against. Real discount code active:
GigSky
GigSky's real standout for Egypt is a genuine 1-day unlimited plan at $5.99 — most providers don't price single days at all. Its 1GB/7-day fixed tier at $2.99 is a cheap structured entry point too. Real discount code active:
Why the prices are all over the place
Egypt's destination-specific providers price noticeably higher here than in many markets we track — Airalo sits close to $90 for a full month of unlimited data. Maya Mobile's flat global rate doesn't move with local pricing at all, which is exactly why the gap is so wide in Egypt specifically. Ubigi takes a different approach entirely, leaning into very cheap, longer-validity fixed-data tiers rather than competing on unlimited pricing.
If you're not sure how much data you'll actually use, our data usage guide is worth a look before defaulting to unlimited — Ubigi's 1GB/30-day plan in particular can cover a surprising amount of a typical trip for a fraction of the unlimited price.
How to pick based on your trip
A few days in one city: Airalo's 1GB/3-day plan at $5.50 or Ubigi's 1GB/30-day plan at $5.00 (if you'd rather have a month of validity than a fixed window) both keep costs low, or GigSky's 1-day unlimited at $5.99 if you're only there a single day.
A week to ten days: Maya Mobile at $19.99 (7 days) is the cheapest unlimited option here.
A full month, fixed data is enough: Ubigi's 3GB/30-day plan at $9.00 is a solid light-use pick, or its 1GB/30-day plan at $5.00 if you'll be near wifi most of the trip.
A full month, you want unlimited: Maya Mobile at $49.99, well under half of Airalo's $90.00.
A Nile cruise or multi-stop itinerary (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Red Sea): Maya's flat rate and broad coverage mean you're not re-checking pricing or coverage maps as you move between cities.
A few things worth knowing before you buy
Coverage is strong in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea resort towns. More remote desert stretches can be patchier, which is true of local SIMs too, not just eSIMs.
Install the eSIM before you fly. Every provider here activates once you land, so there's no need to hunt for airport wifi to scan a QR code on arrival.
Double-check your phone is eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked before buying — our compatibility guide covers exactly how to check in under a minute.
See the full, live list of Egypt eSIM plans from every provider we track, sorted by price, if you want to compare exact tiers side by side.
Cheapest Egypt eSIM plans right now
Live prices-
Roamable100MB · 7 daysGet eSIM$0.10 -
abesteSIMUnlimited · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.43 -
Yesim400MB · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.50 -
ASimGoUnlimited · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.59
Sophie has been living out of a suitcase since 2014, filing travel-tech dispatches from over 60 countries. She buys and tests eSIMs the way other people collect passport stamps — obsessively, and usually the day before a flight.
Frequently asked questions about Egypt eSIMs
What is the cheapest eSIM for Egypt?
Right now the cheapest Egypt eSIM on eSIMKart is abesteSIM's Unlimited plan for 1 day at $0.43. Prices from 121 providers are re-checked automatically every day, so this answer updates itself.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Egypt?
Yes — 1710 unlimited-data plans cover Egypt. The cheapest is abesteSIM's 1 day unlimited plan at $0.43. Most unlimited plans apply a fair-use speed cap after heavy daily use, so check the provider's terms.
How many providers sell eSIMs for Egypt?
121 providers currently list 6885 plans for Egypt, from $0.43 to $991.63. Every plan links straight to the provider's own checkout — eSIMKart compares, it doesn't resell.
How long does an Egypt eSIM last?
Validity ranges from 1 to 730 days. Pick a plan that covers your whole stay — validity usually starts on first connection, and most plans can't be paused.
Which Egypt eSIM providers offer 5G?
abesteSIM, AirPlans, ASimGo, co:sim, Esimatic, eSimHero, Eskimo, ETravelSim, Flysimio, GigSky, Globie, JamboSim, Lempart Flex, Maya Mobile, MegaEsim, MicroEsim, MoodSIM, PikaSim, Roamable, Roamix, Roamless, Skyalo, Textr eSIM, Tripuck, TropiTrade, Yatelo (26) report 5G access in Egypt where the local network supports it. Other providers may also offer 5G but haven't published network details.
Can I use a multi-country eSIM in Egypt?
Yes — 2736 regional or global plans listed here also work in Egypt. They cost a little more per GB but save you from buying a separate eSIM for each country on a multi-stop trip.
Will my phone work with an Egypt eSIM?
You need an unlocked, eSIM-compatible phone — most iPhones from XS onward and most recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models qualify. Use our free eSIM compatibility checker to confirm your exact model before buying.
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