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Egypt eSIM

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1 GB
7 Days
$4.05
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2 GB
15 Days
$7.35
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3 GB
30 Days
$9.85
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5 GB
30 Days
$15.50
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10 GBMost Popular
30 Days
$26.00
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20 GBBest Value
30 Days
$39.15
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Frequently Asked Questions

Egypt eSIM

Buy the Airlivo Egypt eSIM online, install it before you fly by scanning the QR code, then switch it on when you land in Cairo, Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh. There's no physical SIM to collect and no airport queue — you're connected the moment the local network is detected.
The Airlivo Egypt eSIM connects to a major network such as Vodafone or Orange, with fast 4G/LTE and 5G rolling out in the cities. Vodafone has the widest nationwide reach — strongest across Cairo, the Nile Valley and Upper Egypt — while Orange is excellent in Cairo, Alexandria and the Delta.
Yes. The Giza Pyramids, Luxor and Aswan all have good coverage, and Vodafone-based networks hold the most consistent signal along the Nile cruise route between Luxor and Aswan. Expect some drops in the open desert and on remote stretches of the river, so download offline maps before excursions.
On Wi-Fi at home, open the email from Airlivo and scan the QR code to install the eSIM, leaving it switched off. When you land, turn on the eSIM line and enable data roaming. Installing before you fly means you're online right away — and you skip the SIM stalls at the airport, which sometimes overcharge tourists.
For most travellers a 10 GB plan comfortably covers a one-week trip of maps, WhatsApp, Uber and social media. If you'll stay longer, upload lots of photos and videos, or use your phone as a hotspot, a 20 GB or unlimited plan is the safer choice.
Choose by trip length and usage: Airlivo Egypt data plans run from 1 GB up to 50 GB and unlimited. A 10 GB plan suits a typical week; add a Nile cruise or beach stay with lots of uploads and 20 GB or unlimited is more relaxed. Buy and install before you fly so you land connected.
Voice and video calls on WhatsApp, FaceTime and Skype are sometimes throttled or blocked on local Egyptian networks, though it varies by operator. Because a travel eSIM often routes your data via a network outside Egypt, WhatsApp calls frequently work on it — and WhatsApp messaging always does. It can't be guaranteed as networks change, but the eSIM gives you the best chance.
No, it's data only and doesn't include an Egyptian number. You reach people over the internet with WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps, and your own number stays active on your main SIM for anything that needs it, such as bank verification codes.
It works nationwide, so it activates as soon as you land at any Egyptian airport — Cairo (CAI), Hurghada (HRG), Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) or Luxor (LXR). Turn on data roaming for the eSIM line after landing and you're online right away, ready to book a Careem or arrange your transfer.
A travel eSIM is simpler and safer: you buy and install it online before the trip, and it activates on landing with no paperwork. A local physical SIM legally requires showing your passport and entry stamp at purchase, and airport SIM stalls sometimes overcharge visitors. With the eSIM your home number also stays active on your main SIM.

How It Works

Get connected in 3 simple steps

1

Choose Your Plan

Select the data package that fits your travel needs

2

Scan QR Code

Receive your eSIM instantly via email and scan to install

3

Connect & Go

Turn on mobile data and enjoy high-speed internet

Travel Tips

Egypt — Useful tips for your trip

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Egypt's currency is the pound (EGP), and cash is essential — for markets, taxis, entrance extras and the small tips (baksheesh) expected for many services. Cards work in hotels and larger shops. Carry plenty of small notes, and use bank ATMs rather than airport exchange desks.

2

Be aware that WhatsApp and FaceTime calls can be throttled on local Egyptian networks, though messaging always works. Your travel eSIM's routing often gets WhatsApp calls through where a local SIM wouldn't, so it's the most reliable way to call home.

3

Haggling is part of the experience in bazaars like Khan el-Khalili — start low, stay friendly and agree a price before you buy. Small tips (baksheesh) are customary for helpers, drivers and attendants, so keep a stash of small notes handy.

4

In Cairo and Alexandria, use Uber or Careem instead of hailing street taxis — the fare is fixed in the app, the route is tracked, and it removes the language barrier and price haggling. Both run on your eSIM data.

5

Egypt is hot and sunny, and Luxor and Aswan can be extreme in summer. The comfortable season is roughly October to April; whenever you go, carry water, wear a hat and sunscreen, and plan sightseeing for the cooler morning hours.

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Away from beach resorts, dress modestly — cover shoulders and knees, especially at mosques and religious sites, where women may also want a scarf. It's respectful, and it doubles as sun protection at the open-air ancient sites.

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Don't drink the tap water; bottled water is cheap and everywhere. Download offline Google Maps and Google Translate (Arabic) over your eSIM, and keep a copy of your passport handy, as it's checked at some sites and security points.

Egypt — the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor's temples, the Red Sea and Cairo, one of the world's most thrilling megacities. Order your eSIM, get your QR code instantly, scan and set up before you board. Connected in Cairo, Sharm el-Sheikh, Hurghada and everywhere, no roaming.

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