# Best eSIM for Egypt in 2026: prices compared

> A 5 GB, 30-day Egypt eSIM from eSIMology costs £12.99 on Orange with 5G. The same 5 GB for 30 days costs £15.50 at Airalo and £53.99 at Saily; Holafly sells unlimited plans only, from £17.00 for 3 days. Prices checked 7 November 2026.

What decides the right Egypt eSIM is the network, whether it has 5G, how much data you need and what speed you get once a daily allowance is used up. eSIMology's Egypt plans run on Orange, and you can pick a fixed amount of data or a daily allowance to suit the trip.

- 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
- Buy: https://esimology.com/esim/egypt
- URL: https://esimology.com/guides/best-esim-for-egypt

## Prices for the same trip (GBP, VAT included)

| Trip | eSIMology | Airalo | Holafly | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £3.99 | – | unlimited only | £6.99 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | £10.99 | – | unlimited only | £39.99 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | £12.99 | £15.50 | unlimited only | £53.99 |

Rival prices from each provider's own Egypt page, as shown to a UK visitor, read 7 November 2026. eSIMology prices are live.

## What you get from each

| What you get | eSIMology | Airalo | Holafly | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy without an account | Yes: guest checkout, no app | Account needed before checkout | Yes: guest checkout | App sign-in needed to install |
| Refunds on unused eSIMs | Full refund to your card within 30 days | In the app as Airmoney credit; card refunds by request | Full if not activated, within 6 months; $3.50 fee on partial refunds | Full within 30 days if not installed |
| Speed after a daily cap | Printed on every plan | “Slows”, no speed given | No speed given | 1 Mbps, in its terms |
| Fixed-GB data plans | Yes, with the price per GB | Yes | No: unlimited by the day only | Yes |
| Data left and top-up | On a web page, no app | In the app | In the app | In the app |
| Phone check before paying | Checks the phone you're on at checkout | A list of phones | *#06# test and a list | A list by brand |
| Install | One tap on iPhone, QR code or codes, by email | In the app, QR code or codes | One tap in the app, QR code or codes | App-guided |
| Currencies | GBP, EUR, USD | 16 currencies, often charged in USD | USD and EUR in the app | GBP, USD, EUR, CHF |

## What makes a good Egypt eSIM?

- **Network and 5G:** Check which network your eSIM uses and whether it has 5G. On eSIMology's plans, 5G is used where the network offers it.
- **Plan size for your trip:** Pick data by how long you stay and how much you use. For a seven-day trip, light use (about 1.8 GB in all) suits 2 GB for 15 days, standard use (about 4.9 GB in all) suits 5 GB for 30 days, and heavy use (about 12.6 GB in all) suits 2 GB a day for 7 days. Not sure which fits? [Work out your data](/how-much-data-do-i-need).
- **Speed after your daily allowance:** On eSIMology's daily allowances, speed drops to 512 Kbps once that day's data is used, and the speed is printed on every plan. Heavy users can pick a higher daily allowance or a bigger fixed plan.
- **Route and top-ups:** Your data reaches the internet through Europe. Most eSIMology plans can be topped up, and you check data left on a web page, with no app to install.

## Fixed GB, daily or unlimited: which Egypt eSIM fits your trip?

Many Egypt trips suit a fixed amount of data. Choose by trip length and how much you use your phone.

- **A week in Cairo and Luxor:** Your eSIM uses Orange, with 5G where the network offers it. Uber, Careem and inDrive help you get around the cities. For standard use over seven days, eSIMology's 5 GB for 30 days plan fits.
- **Two weeks at Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh:** Light use over a fortnight, with WhatsApp and Messenger, comes to about 3.5 GB. eSIMology's 5 GB for 30 days plan covers that, and most plans can be topped up.
- **Heavy use, like a Luxor to Aswan trip with maps all day:** Pick a daily allowance. For seven days of heavy use, eSIMology's 2 GB a day for 7 days fits. Once the day's allowance is used, speed drops to 512 Kbps.
- **Unlimited by the day:** Airalo sells fixed-GB and unlimited plans for 3 to 30 days. Saily sells fixed-GB and unlimited plans for 30, 90 and 365 days. Holafly sells unlimited plans by the day only.

## Questions

### Which is cheaper for 5 GB over 30 days in Egypt?

For 5 GB over 30 days in Egypt: eSIMology £12.99, Airalo £15.50, Saily £53.99. Holafly sells unlimited plans only. Rival prices from their own Egypt pages, read 7 November 2026; ours are live.

### Can I get a refund on an unused Egypt eSIM?

eSIMology: Full refund to your card within 30 days. Airalo: In the app as Airmoney credit; card refunds by request. Holafly: Full if not activated, within 6 months; $3.50 fee on partial refunds. Saily: Full within 30 days if not installed.

### Do I need an app to check my data in Egypt?

eSIMology: On a web page, no app. Airalo: In the app. Holafly: In the app. Saily: In the app.

### Which networks does a Egypt eSIM from eSIMology use?

It connects to Orange in Egypt, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal by itself.

### Is an unlimited or fixed-GB eSIM better for Egypt?

It depends on how much you'll use. eSIMology sells fixed-GB plans and daily allowances, so heavy users should look at its daily allowances and larger fixed plans. Airalo and Holafly sell unlimited plans by the day, and Saily sells unlimited plans for 30, 90 or 365 days. Match the plan to how much data you'll really use.

### What speed do I get after my daily data runs out?

eSIMology prints the speed on every plan: 512 Kbps once your daily allowance is used. Saily states 1 Mbps in its terms. Airalo says data "slows" but gives no speed, and Holafly gives none either.

### Can I check my phone before I buy an Egypt eSIM?

Yes. eSIMology checks the phone you're on before you pay, at checkout. Airalo shows a list of phones, Holafly offers a *#06# test and a list, and Saily gives a list by brand.