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Nicosia eSIM

100 Cyprus plans · from $2.36

Nicosia is the last divided capital in Europe — you can walk down Ledra Street, show your passport, and be in a different jurisdiction in under a minute. That crossing is also where your eSIM stops working, which makes it the one thing worth understanding before you go.

Landing at Larnaca & Paphos (LCA / PFO)

Cyprus has no railways. Larnaca is about 45 minutes from Nicosia by shuttle or taxi, Paphos rather further. Hire cars are the normal way to see the island, and everything drives on the left.

eSIM plans that cover Nicosia

Nicosia is covered by every Cyprus plan below — there is no separate city-only eSIM to buy.

Choose a data plan

1 GB

7 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$2.36

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Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$2.77

2 GB

15 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$3.84

3 GB

30 days· 0.8 GB per $1

$4.82

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$5.65

5 GB

30 days· 0.9 GB per $1

$6.73

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$8.98

10 GB

30 days· 1.1 GB per $1

$10.65

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$12.32

Unlimited

Europe Extra only

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$17.23

20 GB

30 days· 1.3 GB per $1

$17.79

Which networks you'll be on in Nicosia

Siima eSIMs for Cyprus ride Cyta and Epic. Both cover the government-controlled areas comprehensively, including the Troodos range and the southern coast.

Coverage around Nicosia

Central Nicosia

Strong coverage across the old town inside the Venetian walls, Ledra Street and the Laiki Geitonia quarter.

Crossing the Green Line

Your Cyprus plan does not work in the north. Phones crossing at Ledra Street or Agios Dometios pick up Turkish Cypriot networks, which are treated as separate and are not covered — switch off data roaming before you cross unless you have arranged coverage for it.

Troodos Mountains

The mountain roads, Mount Olympus and the painted churches have coverage on the main routes, with dips in the deeper valleys and forest trails.

Limassol, Paphos and the coast

The southern coastal strip is well covered end to end, including the Akamas approach roads — though the peninsula's dirt tracks thin out.

How much data you need

A week in Cyprus is 2–4 GB, mostly navigation on a self-drive. The island is small but the mountain roads are slow.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Will my Cyprus eSIM work in Northern Cyprus?
No. The north operates separate networks and is not covered by a Republic of Cyprus plan. If you cross at Ledra Street or drive over for the day, expect no data — and turn off roaming first so you do not pick up an expensive network unintentionally.
Can I use the same eSIM in Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos?
Yes. Siima plans for Cyprus cover the government-controlled areas island-wide, including Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos, Ayia Napa and the Troodos Mountains.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Nicosia?
Install it at home while you still have Wi-Fi: open Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM and scan the QR code from your Siima confirmation email. Leave the line switched off until you land — the plan starts counting from first use in Cyprus, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Nicosia?
A week in Cyprus is 2–4 GB, mostly navigation on a self-drive. The island is small but the mountain roads are slow.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Nicosia?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Nicosia start from $2.36 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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