eSIM for Maldives at a glance
- Plans
- 2
- Price from20 GB for 10 days
- R674
- Cheapest gigabyte30 GB for 30 days
- R28
- Validity
- 10–30 days
- Calls and SMS
- no, data only
eSIM plans for Maldives
Sorted by price. You buy on the Airalo website.
DataValidityPrice per GBPrice
20 GB10 days
R34 per GB
R674
30 GB30 days
R28 per GB
R842
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
- 20 GB for 10 days — R674
- Social media and photos3–5 GB a week
- 20 GB for 10 days — R674
- Video and video callsabout 1 GB an hour
- 30 GB for 30 days — R842
Flights to Maldives
Cheapest tickets for the nearest dates
Johannesburg → Gan Island
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 Maldives: FAQ
From R674 for 20 GB for 10 days. There are 2 plans in total, the most expensive is R842.
No, there are no unlimited plans. The largest package is 30 GB for 30 days for R842.
For 7 days of maps and messengers, 20 GB for 10 days for R674 is enough. If you watch videos, take 30 GB for 30 days for R842.
Plans are available for 10, 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.
Johannesburg → Gan Island: from R8 411 one way.