Best eSIM for Saudi Arabia: Real Prices Compared for Riyadh, Jeddah and AlUla
By Sophie Hartley · Aug 27, 2026 · 5 min read
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Saudi Arabia's travel mix is genuinely varied — business trips to Riyadh and Jeddah, a fast-growing tourism push around AlUla and the Red Sea coast, and, for a huge number of travelers every year, pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina. Whichever reason brings you, you'll want data working the moment you land. I checked the live, current pricing from all 123 providers carrying Saudi Arabia plans in our database and pulled out what's actually worth buying.
Quick-answer picks
- Cheapest possible entry point: Yesim — 200MB for 1 day at $0.51.
- Best real value for a longer stay: Superalink — Unlimited data priced by the day, from $0.79 for a single day up to $13.29 for a full 30 days.
- Best per-GB rate for heavy data use: Global YO — 100GB over 60 days at $59.99, the best per-GB rate in our dataset for Saudi Arabia.
- Best per-day rate for frequent travelers: BNESIM — 1GB stretched over 180 days for $3.33.
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Provider-by-provider breakdown
Global YO has one of the strongest fixed-data ladders we found for Saudi Arabia: $4.89 for 1GB over 3 days, $16.99 for 10GB over 30 days, $24.99 for 20GB over 30 days, and up to $59.99 for 100GB over 60 days — the best per-GB rate in our whole dataset.
AirSims prices Unlimited data by the day, similar to Superalink but at a higher rate and with a longer maximum stretch — $4.92 for a single day, $20.40 for a full week, and up to $56.98 for 21 days. A real option if your trip runs longer than 21 days or you specifically want a well-known Australian-run provider's Unlimited plan rather than a fixed tier.
Superalink has the cheapest Unlimited entry point here — $0.79 for a single day — and scales predictably from there: $4.29 for a week, $8.29 for 15 days, and $13.29 for a full month. If you're unsure how much data you'll actually use, this per-day Unlimited structure removes the guesswork.
BNESIM is the standout for anyone in Saudi Arabia long-term or making repeat trips — 1GB over 180 days is $3.33, and 5GB over that same six-month window is only $8.11. Nothing else here comes close on a per-day basis once your trip stretches past a few weeks.
SimOptions has the cheapest single day-pass we found for a quick business trip — 1GB for a single day at currently unavailable — with a 1GB/7-day tier at $4.50 if your trip runs a little longer.
Esimatic keeps a straightforward ladder for Saudi Arabia — 1GB over 7 days is $3.99, and 5GB over 30 days is $9.99.
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co:sim keeps its lineup simple: a genuine Unlimited day pass at $2.99, scaling up to fixed-data tiers as large as 50GB over 180 days for longer stays — a reasonable middle-ground choice if you want a short, clear list of options.
GigSky is the priciest way into Saudi Arabia at the smallest tiers — currently unavailable for 250MB over a single day, $10.99 for 512MB — though its 1GB/7-day plan is a more reasonable $5.99.
Why the prices vary this much
The main pattern here is Unlimited-by-day pricing (Superalink, AirSims, co:sim's single-day option) being a genuinely different product from fixed-data bundles, priced for the provider's own usage risk rather than a per-GB rate — that's why a 1-day Unlimited pass can cost less than a 1GB fixed bundle from the same or a different provider. Beyond that, the spread mostly just comes down to each provider's own margin and network-cost structure at each tier.
If you're not sure how much data your trip needs, our data usage guide is worth a quick read before defaulting to a bigger plan than you'll use.
Which plan fits your trip
- A short business trip to Riyadh or Jeddah: SimOptions' 1GB/1-day plan at currently unavailable or co:sim's Unlimited/1-day pass at $2.99 cover the basics without overpaying for a couple of days.
- A week including AlUla or the Red Sea coast: Superalink's Unlimited-by-day pricing ($4.29 for 7 days) handles a moving itinerary without guessing your data needs in advance.
- A longer stay, including pilgrimage travel to Mecca or Medina: Global YO's 20GB/30-day plan at $24.99 or Superalink's 30-day Unlimited at $13.29 both comfortably cover an extended trip.
- Frequent business travel to Saudi Arabia: BNESIM's 180-day plans are purpose-built for this — 3GB over six months for $6.20 is a different category of plan than a short-trip pass.
A few practical notes
Every plan above is data-only — none include a Saudi phone number, so you'll still need WhatsApp, iMessage, or your home SIM for calls and texts, including for hotel or visa-related apps that send verification codes to your home number. Coverage in Riyadh, Jeddah, and other major cities is strong 4G/5G; during major pilgrimage periods, exceptionally large crowds in Mecca and Medina can put real strain on any network's capacity, eSIM or local SIM, so build in some patience around peak times. Install your eSIM over WiFi before you fly, and confirm your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked first — our compatibility checker takes about a minute.
New to eSIMs? Our guide to how eSIMs actually work covers installation and compatibility before you fly. You can also browse the full, live list of Saudi Arabia eSIM plans any time — prices can shift after this was written.
Cheapest Saudi Arabia eSIM plans right now
Live prices-
abesteSIMUnlimited · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.45 -
Yesim200MB · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.51 -
ASimGoUnlimited · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.62 -
SuperalinkUnlimited · 1 dayGet eSIM$0.79
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 Saudi Arabia eSIMs
What is the cheapest eSIM for Saudi Arabia?
Right now the cheapest Saudi Arabia eSIM on eSIMKart is abesteSIM's Unlimited plan for 1 day at $0.45. Prices from 123 providers are re-checked automatically every day, so this answer updates itself.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Saudi Arabia?
Yes — 1988 unlimited-data plans cover Saudi Arabia. The cheapest is abesteSIM's 1 day unlimited plan at $0.45. 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 Saudi Arabia?
123 providers currently list 7184 plans for Saudi Arabia, from $0.45 to $962.60. Every plan links straight to the provider's own checkout — eSIMKart compares, it doesn't resell.
How long does a Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia eSIM providers offer 5G?
abesteSIM, AirPlans, ASimGo, co:sim, Dingo, Esimatic, eSimHero, eSIMzio, Eskimo, ETravelSim, Flysimio, GigSky, Globie, JamboSim, Lempart Flex, Maya Mobile, MegaEsim, MicroEsim, PikaSim, Roamable, Roamix, Roamless, Sim Local, Simbye, SimSmash, Skyalo, Textr eSIM, Tripuck, TropiTrade, vigxo, Virgin Connect, Yatelo (32) report 5G access in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
Yes — 3114 regional or global plans listed here also work in Saudi Arabia. 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 a Saudi Arabia 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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