eSIM for Portugal at a glance
- Plans
- 6
- Price from5 GB for 7 days
- R126
- Cheapest gigabyte80 GB for 30 days
- R10
- Validity
- 7–30 days
- Calls and SMS
- no, data only
eSIM plans for Portugal
Sorted by price. You buy on the Airalo website.
DataValidityPrice per GBPrice
5 GB7 days
R25 per GB
R126
10 GB15 days
R18 per GB
R177
20 GB30 days
R16 per GB
R320
30 GB30 days
R15 per GB
R455
50 GB30 days
R12 per GB
R590
80 GB30 days
R10 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
- 5 GB for 7 days — R126
- Social media and photos3–5 GB a week
- 5 GB for 7 days — R126
- Video and video callsabout 1 GB an hour
- 80 GB for 30 days — R826
Flights to Portugal
Cheapest tickets for the nearest dates
Cape Town → Lisbon
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 Portugal: FAQ
From R126 for 5 GB for 7 days. There are 6 plans in total, the most expensive is R826.
No, there are no unlimited plans. The largest package is 80 GB for 30 days for R826.
For 7 days of maps and messengers, 5 GB for 7 days for R126 is enough. If you watch videos, take 80 GB for 30 days for R826.
The cheapest gigabyte is in the 80 GB for 30 days package: R10 per GB versus R25 in the smallest one.
Plans are available for 7, 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 → Lisbon: from R12 800 one way.