Is one eSIM enough for both Hurghada and Marsa Alam?

Yes. Our Egypt eSIM is a single national plan that roams on local networks like Vodafone and Orange, so it works right along the Red Sea coast, Hurghada, Safaga, Quseir and Marsa Alam, on the same data allowance.

Can I get data at the airport when I land in Hurghada?

Yes, if you install the eSIM before flying. Activate it on landing at Hurghada International and you'll have data straight away for your transfer, without hunting for a SIM kiosk or paying resort Wi-Fi charges.

Red Sea eSIM.

Name: Red Sea travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Egypt's Red Sea coast, where Hurghada's reefs and Marsa Alam's dive sites demand reliable data.

from $5.67/day · unlimited dataAll of Egypt →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$10.86$1.09/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$10.86

Good to know in Red Sea

Coverage is excellent across Hurghada, El Gouna and the resort strips, but drops fast on Eastern Desert excursions and offshore reefs, so download offline maps and your dive-site details before heading out.

Best time to visit Red Sea

October to April is ideal, with warm seas, comfortable air temperatures and superb diving visibility; midsummer is intensely hot but still popular with divers.

Two simple ways to buy

Red Sea eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Red Sea eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Red Sea — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Red Sea?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Red Sea eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Red Sea are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Red Sea eSIM: your local data guide.

The Red Sea Governorate runs down Egypt's eastern coast, from the resort strips of Hurghada and El Gouna to the dive boats of Safaga and the reefs off Marsa Alam. You'll want data to book liveaboards, follow the coastal road on Maps and upload dive footage. A Red Sea eSIM keeps you online from the airport to the water.

One eSIM for Red Sea and all of Egypt. It's the national Egypt eSIM — from $5.67/day with unlimited data, working the same in Red Sea as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Hurghada International (HRG); Marsa Alam International (RMF) serves the south?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Red Sea eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.82

$5.47

—

5 days1GB

$1.09

$5.47

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.78

$5.47

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.09

$10.86

−40%

15 days3GB

$0.72

$10.86

−60%

30 days3GB

$0.48

$14.26

−74%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Red Sea

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Red Sea eSIM from $5.67/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Red Sea.

El Gouna

This purpose-built resort town has strong 4G and 5G across its lagoons and marina, so streaming and ride bookings are effortless.

Marsa Alam

Coverage holds around the town and dive resorts, but expect it to thin on desert drives out toward Wadi el Gemal.

Safaga

Reliable 4G through the port town and its kitesurfing beaches, handy for checking the wind forecasts before heading out.

Giftun Island

Signal reaches the snorkelling islands off Hurghada from mainland masts, though it weakens on the outer reefs and open water.

The practical bit

Getting around Red Sea on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Red Sea

Uber— Operates in Hurghada for airport transfers and hops between resorts and downtown.
Careem— Ride-hailing across Hurghada, plus occasional intercity options along the coast.
inDrive— Negotiate your own fare, useful in Red Sea towns where metered taxis are scarce.
GoBus— Book intercity coaches from Hurghada to Cairo, Luxor and the canal cities.

How long to stay in Red Sea

Most beach and diving holidays here run 5 to 10 nights, based in Hurghada, El Gouna or Marsa Alam, with day trips to reefs and desert safaris.

How much data for Red Sea

For a week of resort Wi-Fi backup, maps and sharing dive photos, 3-5 GB is comfortable; choose Unlimited if you'll stream in the evenings or hotspot a laptop poolside.

Coverage in Red Sea

4G and growing 5G are strong across Hurghada, El Gouna, Safaga and Marsa Alam's resorts, but coverage thins quickly on Eastern Desert safaris and drops entirely on offshore reefs and liveaboards.

Where you're headed

Discover Red Sea.

Serene beach scene at sunset in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Explore the charming desert landscapes merging with the Red Sea coast at this vibrant resort town.

A scenic view of a luxury yacht by a pristine, sandy island in Egypt's vibrant blue waters.

Scenic view of boats on the Red Sea with distant Egyptian mountains under a clear blue sky.

Cities in Red Sea

Zoom in on Red Sea.

Hurghada eSIM

How to activate your Red Sea eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Red Sea

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Red Sea?

What is a Red Sea eSIM?

A Red Sea eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Red Sea data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Red Sea.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Egypt.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Egypt's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Vodafone Egypt
Orange Egypt
e& Egypt (Etisalat)
WE

Popular places covered

CairoGizaLuxorAswanSharm El SheikhHurghadaAlexandriaDahab

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Red Sea eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Red Sea eSIM questions, answered.

Close to shore and around Hurghada or El Gouna you'll usually keep a signal, but on liveaboards heading to offshore reefs like the Brothers or Elphinstone, coverage disappears. Download maps, dive plans and any bookings before you sail.

Your Red Sea eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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