eSIM for Egypt at a glance
- Plans
- 7
- Price from1 GB for 7 days
- R93
- Cheapest gigabyte20 GB for 30 days
- R41
- Unlimited10 days
- R640
- Validity
- 7–30 days
- Calls and SMS
- no, data only
eSIM plans for Egypt
Sorted by price. You buy on the Airalo website.
DataValidityPrice per GBPrice
1 GB7 days
R93 per GB
R93
2 GB15 days
R88 per GB
R177
3 GB30 days
R81 per GB
R244
5 GB30 days
R77 per GB
R387
Unlimited10 days
R64 per day
R640
10 GB30 days
R65 per GB
R649
20 GB30 days
R41 per GB · best value
R826
Prices from Airalo, updated 25.03.2026, rate 1 $ = R17
How much data do you need
Typical usage and a matching plan for a one-week trip
- Maps and messengersabout 1 GB a week
- 1 GB for 7 days — R93
- Social media and photos3–5 GB a week
- 5 GB for 30 days — R387
- Video and video callsabout 1 GB an hour
- Unlimited, 10 days — R640
Flights to Egypt
Cheapest tickets for the nearest dates
Cape Town → Cairo
one way
How it works
- 1. Choose a planCompare plans by data volume, validity period and price
- 2. Get your QR codeAfter payment, the QR code to activate your eSIM arrives by email within minutes
- 3. ConnectScan the QR code in your phone settings — the internet is ready
Nearby countries
eSIM for Egypt: FAQ
From R93 for 1 GB for 7 days. There are 7 plans in total, the most expensive is R826.
Yes: unlimited data for 10 days costs R640, that is R64 per day.
For 7 days of maps and messengers, 1 GB for 7 days for R93 is enough. If you watch videos, take Unlimited, 10 days for R640.
The cheapest gigabyte is in the 20 GB for 30 days package: R41 per GB versus R93 in the smallest one.
Plans are available for 7, 10, 15, 30 days. Validity starts when you first connect to a network abroad.
The eSIM is data only. You can call through messengers; your WhatsApp and Telegram number stays the same and your main SIM remains in the phone.
At home, before departure: installation needs an internet connection. After landing, switch mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming.
iPhone XR and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer. To check, dial *#06#: if you see an EID line, your phone supports eSIM.
Cape Town → Cairo: from R12 253 one way.