# Gabon eSIM

> A 5 GB Gabon eSIM costs £36.99 for 30 days on Airtel on 4G. Plans start at £6.99 for 500 MB a day. Delivered by email in seconds.

Your eSIM runs on Airtel, so you can message friends on WhatsApp and find your way around Libreville or Port-Gentil without hunting for a local SIM counter. Set it up before you leave home, then switch it on when you are ready.

- Shop: eSIMology (esimology.com), travel eSIM data plans
- Delivery: instant, by email and on the order page, with a QR code, a one-tap install link for iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and manual codes
- Checkout: guest checkout, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cards; prices in GBP, EUR or USD including any taxes
- Refunds: an eSIM never installed can be cancelled within 30 days for a full refund to the card
- Plans are data only (no phone number); most start when the eSIM first connects at the destination
- Coverage: Gabon; speed up to 4G
- Unlimited and daily plans: full speed up to the daily allowance, then 512 Kbps after 500MB/day
- Internet traffic routes through: SG
- Install within 180 days of purchase
- URL: https://esimology.com/esim/gabon

## Plans

### Data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | £8.99 / €10.99 / $10.99 | £8.99 | yes |
| 3 GB | 15 days | £22.99 / €26.99 / $28.99 | £7.66 | yes |
| 3 GB | 30 days | £23.99 / €28.99 / $30.99 | £8.00 | yes |
| 5 GB | 30 days | £36.99 / €43.99 / $47.99 | £7.40 | yes |
| 10 GB | 30 days | £72.99 / €87.99 / $94.99 | £7.30 | yes |
| 20 GB | 30 days | £136.99 / €163.99 / $177.99 | £6.85 | yes |

### Daily data plans

| Data | Valid for | Price (GBP / EUR / USD) | Per GB | Top-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 MB a day | 1 day | £6.99 / €7.99 / $8.99 | – | no |
| 500 MB a day | 3 days | £18.99 / €21.99 / $23.99 | £12.96 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 5 days | £24.99 / €29.49 / $31.99 | £10.24 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 7 days | £24.99 / €29.49 / $31.99 | £7.31 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 10 days | £24.99 / €29.49 / $31.99 | £5.12 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 15 days | £36.99 / €43.99 / $47.99 | £5.05 | no |
| 500 MB a day | 30 days | £73.49 / €87.99 / $94.99 | £5.02 | no |
| 1 GB a day | 1 day | £8.99 / €10.99 / $10.99 | £8.99 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 3 days | £24.99 / €29.99 / $32.99 | £8.33 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 5 days | £33.99 / €40.49 / $43.99 | £6.80 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 7 days | £33.99 / €40.49 / $43.99 | £4.86 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 10 days | £33.99 / €40.49 / $43.99 | £3.40 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 15 days | £50.49 / €60.99 / $65.99 | £3.37 | yes |
| 1 GB a day | 30 days | £100.99 / €120.99 / $130.99 | £3.37 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 1 day | £16.99 / €19.99 / $21.99 | £8.49 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 3 days | £49.99 / €59.99 / $64.99 | £8.33 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 5 days | £67.49 / €80.99 / $87.49 | £6.75 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 7 days | £67.49 / €80.99 / $87.49 | £4.82 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 10 days | £67.49 / €80.99 / $87.49 | £3.37 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 15 days | £100.99 / €120.99 / $130.99 | £3.37 | yes |
| 2 GB a day | 30 days | £201.49 / €241.49 / $261.49 | £3.36 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 1 day | £26.99 / €31.99 / $34.99 | £9.00 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 3 days | £77.99 / €93.99 / $101.99 | £8.67 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 5 days | £106.49 / €127.49 / $138.49 | £7.10 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 7 days | £106.49 / €127.49 / $138.49 | £5.07 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 10 days | £106.49 / €127.49 / $138.49 | £3.55 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 15 days | £159.49 / €190.99 / $207.49 | £3.54 | yes |
| 3 GB a day | 30 days | £318.49 / €381.99 / $413.99 | £3.54 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 1 day | £37.99 / €44.99 / $48.99 | £7.60 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 3 days | £111.99 / €133.99 / $145.99 | £7.47 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 5 days | £152.49 / €182.49 / $197.99 | £6.10 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 7 days | £152.49 / €182.49 / $197.99 | £4.36 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 10 days | £152.49 / €182.49 / $197.99 | £3.05 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 15 days | £228.49 / €273.49 / $296.49 | £3.05 | yes |
| 5 GB a day | 30 days | £455.99 / €546.49 / $592.49 | £3.04 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 1 day | £51.99 / €61.99 / $66.99 | £5.20 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 3 days | £154.99 / €184.99 / $200.99 | £5.17 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 5 days | £209.99 / €251.99 / $272.99 | £4.20 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 7 days | £209.99 / €251.99 / $272.99 | £3.00 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 10 days | £209.99 / €251.99 / $272.99 | £2.10 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 15 days | £314.99 / €377.49 / $409.49 | £2.10 | yes |
| 10 GB a day | 30 days | £629.49 / €754.49 / $817.99 | £2.10 | yes |

## Networks

- Gabon: Airtel (4G)

## Which Gabon eSIM plan do I need?

Match your trip to one of these, and the plan is already picked for you.

- **A city break in Libreville:** For three days of maps and WhatsApp, 3 GB for 15 days covers standard use.
- **A week-long business trip:** If you will stream and share your connection as a hotspot, pick 2 GB a day for 7 days.
- **A fortnight touring the country:** Two weeks between Libreville, Franceville and Port-Gentil? 10 GB for 30 days covers standard use for the whole trip.
- **Crossing a border:** If your trip also takes in a neighbouring country, the [Africa bundle for 21 countries](/esim/africa-21-countries) is built for that.

Most plans can be topped up, and the longest runs for 30 days.

## Will my eSIM have signal in Gabon?

Your eSIM joins Airtel in Gabon, and it runs on 4G. Your phone picks Airtel by itself, so there is nothing to set up once you land. Signal is best in Libreville and other towns, and patchy in the rainforest interior, so download your maps before you head into the forest.

Your data reaches the internet through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Daily plans slow to 512 Kbps once the day's allowance is used up, so pick a daily size that covers your busiest day. Read more about [IP addresses in other countries](/help/ip-address-another-country).

## Using your eSIM in Gabon: arrival and data tips

- **Land at Léon-Mba:** Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi first, then switch it on when you land at Léon-Mba (LBV). Turn on [data roaming](/help/turn-on-data-roaming) for the eSIM line so your phone can connect to Airtel.
- **Your network:** Your eSIM runs on Airtel, over 4G.
- **Staying in touch:** WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and you can keep WhatsApp working alongside it. See [keep WhatsApp and your home number](/help/keep-whatsapp-and-home-number).
- **Data to pack:** Light use, like maps and messages, is about 0.25 GB a day. A week of standard use, with social media, music and some video, is about 4.9 GB. Heavy use with streaming and hotspot is about 1.8 GB a day. Most plans can be topped up, so you can add data if your trip runs longer or you use more than planned.

## Questions

### How much is an eSIM for Gabon?

Gabon eSIMs start at £6.99 for 500 MB a day over 1 day. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £36.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.

### Which networks does the Gabon eSIM use?

Your eSIM connects to Airtel in Gabon. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.

### When does my Gabon eSIM start?

Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in Gabon, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.

### Can I top up my Gabon eSIM?

Yes. Most Gabon plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.

### Why does my IP address show another country?

Gabon plans route your data through Singapore, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in Gabon are not affected.

### Does it come with a phone number?

Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.

### What if my plans change?

Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.

### Is there 5G in Gabon?

No. Airtel in Gabon runs on 4G, not 5G, so your eSIM will use 4G for maps, messages and music. Before you buy, check that your phone works with eSIMs.

### Can I use WhatsApp in Gabon?

Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app to have ready in Gabon, and it runs over your eSIM's mobile data. Use it to send photos and location pins to the people you're meeting, and to share directions with friends.

### Which airport do I land at in Gabon?

Léon-Mba (LBV) is the airport to know for Gabon. Install your eSIM at home before you fly, then switch it on once you've landed, so you're not hunting for a QR code in arrivals.

### Can one eSIM cover a month in Gabon?

Yes. The longest plans last 30 days, so a month-long stay in Gabon can run on one eSIM from start to finish. Pick a plan that matches how much you'll use each day, and you won't need to swap cards.

### Which cities in Gabon are worth visiting besides Libreville?

Port-Gentil, Franceville and Lambaréné are all places to plan a trip around, and Loango National Park is well worth the journey. Give yourself a few days in each so you can see more than the city centres.