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Cairo eSIM

100 Egypt plans · from $4.46

Cairo rewards having a phone that works: ride-hailing gives you a fixed fare instead of a negotiation, and the Giza plateau is far larger and hotter than the photographs suggest. A travel eSIM avoids the airport SIM counter, where the passport registration process is slow enough to lose an hour of your first day.

Landing at Cairo International (CAI)

There is no rail link — it is a 45–60 minute drive into the centre depending on traffic. Booking an Uber or Careem from inside the terminal gives you a set price and a tracked route, which is the main reason to land with data already live.

eSIM plans that cover Cairo

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

Choose a data plan

1 GB

Middle East only

7 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$4.46

★ BEST VALUE

Unlimited

1 days· ∞ GB per $1

$5.28

2 GB

Middle East only

15 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$7.68

3 GB

30 days· 0.3 GB per $1

$10.27

Unlimited

3 days· ∞ GB per $1

$12.44

5 GB

30 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$15.10

Unlimited

5 days· ∞ GB per $1

$19.59

10 GB

30 days· 0.5 GB per $1

$23.12

Unlimited

7 days· ∞ GB per $1

$26.85

20 GB

30 days· 0.6 GB per $1

$37.41

Unlimited

10 days· ∞ GB per $1

$37.52

Unlimited

15 days· ∞ GB per $1

$55.52

20 GB

Global - Light only

60 days· 0.4 GB per $1

$57.64

50 GB

30 days· 0.7 GB per $1

$82.01

Unlimited

30 days· ∞ GB per $1

$109.04

Which networks you'll be on in Cairo

Siima eSIMs for Egypt ride Vodafone Egypt and Orange. Vodafone has the widest national coverage including the Red Sea coast and the Nile valley; Orange is strong across greater Cairo.

Coverage around Cairo

Cairo Metro

Coverage in stations and through most tunnel sections on all three lines. The newer Line 3 is the most consistent end to end.

Giza plateau and the pyramids

Good coverage across the plateau, at the Sphinx and along the panorama road. Signal holds at the pyramid bases; the interior passages have none.

Islamic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili

Covered throughout, though the bazaar's dense covered lanes weaken signal and the crowds slow it further at peak hours.

Nile cruises to Luxor and Aswan

Coverage is good in the towns and at the temple sites, and along much of the river. Longer stretches between stops drop out — treat a multi-day cruise as intermittently offline.

How much data you need

A week in Cairo with a Giza day and a Nile trip runs about 4–5 GB. Ride-hailing and photo uploads are the bulk of it.

Work it out with our data usage calculator →

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to register my passport for a SIM in Egypt?
For a local Egyptian SIM, yes — registration is mandatory and the airport counters take your passport details, which is what makes the queue slow. A Siima eSIM is issued before you travel and requires no registration on arrival.
Will my Egypt eSIM work in Luxor, Aswan and the Red Sea resorts?
Yes. Siima plans for Egypt are country-wide, covering Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh and Dahab. Desert routes and the Sinai interior have genuine dead zones.
How do I set up an eSIM before arriving in Cairo?
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 Egypt, not from purchase.
How much data do I need for a trip to Cairo?
A week in Cairo with a Giza day and a Nile trip runs about 4–5 GB. Ride-hailing and photo uploads are the bulk of it.
Is an eSIM cheaper than roaming in Cairo?
Almost always. Daily roaming passes from most home carriers run $10–15 per day, while Siima plans covering Cairo start from $4.46 for the whole trip. You also avoid per-megabyte charges if you exceed a roaming pass allowance.
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