Is the same eSIM good for a day trip to Dahab or St Catherine?

Yes. One national Egypt eSIM covers Sharm, Dahab and the Sinai interior on the same plan. Expect solid data in the towns, but download offline maps for the mountain roads to St Catherine, where signal thins.

Which networks will I get in Sharm El Sheikh?

Your eSIM connects to a local operator - usually Vodafone Egypt, Orange, e& (Etisalat) or WE - and the resort areas of Naama Bay and Nabq are well served with 4G. Coverage naturally weakens out in the desert and offshore.

Sharm El Sheikh eSIM.

Name: Sharm El Sheikh travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Red Sea diving capital - Naama Bay's promenade and the reefs of Ras Mohammed.

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 Sharm El Sheikh

Your eSIM works on the resort strips and near shore, but there's no signal once a dive boat heads offshore or you drop underwater - download reef maps first. Metered taxis are rare, so agree the fare before getting in.

Two simple ways to buy

Sharm El Sheikh eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Sharm El Sheikh eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Sharm El Sheikh — 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 Sharm El Sheikh?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Sharm El Sheikh eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Sharm El Sheikh 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

Sharm El Sheikh eSIM: your local data guide.

Sharm El Sheikh runs on dive boats and resort strips, and a Sharm El Sheikh eSIM keeps you posting from Naama Bay, booking a trip to the reefs of Ras Mohammed National Park and comparing snorkelling excursions to Tiran Island. Data also helps you find a fair taxi fare and browse the stalls of the Old Market after dark.

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

Landing at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)?

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

Sharm El Sheikh 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 Sharm El Sheikh

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

Sharm El Sheikh eSIM from $5.67/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Sharm El Sheikh.

Naama Bay

Strong resort-strip 4G powers restaurant bookings, nightlife plans and posting your dive photos from the promenade.

Ras Mohammed National Park

Signal thins in the park and dies offshore, so download dive maps and permits before the boat leaves.

Old Market (Sharm El Maya)

Data helps you price souvenirs, translate with vendors and call a taxi back to your resort.

Tiran Island

You'll lose data on the crossing, so cache your snorkelling spots and boat schedule before you sail out.

The practical bit

Getting around Sharm El Sheikh on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Sharm El Sheikh

inDrive— Operates in Sharm and can meet you at the airport; propose your fare to skip taxi haggling.
Google Maps— Navigates the resort strips of Naama and Nabq and locates the Old Market.
WhatsApp— How dive centres and hotels arrange boat pickups and airport transfers.

How long to stay in Sharm El Sheikh

Most stay four to seven nights in Sharm El Sheikh, mixing resort days with diving or snorkelling trips to Ras Mohammed, Tiran Island and the Old Market.

How much data for Sharm El Sheikh

With resort Wi-Fi covering downtime, a balanced 3-5 GB plan handles a week of maps, bookings and sharing; choose Unlimited if you'll live-stream dives or hotspot several devices poolside.

Coverage in Sharm El Sheikh

The resort belt of Naama Bay, Nabq and Soho Square enjoys strong 4G, but signal fades into the surrounding desert, weakens in Ras Mohammed and disappears once dive boats head offshore.

Where you're headed

Discover Sharm El Sheikh.

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How to activate your Sharm El Sheikh 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.

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Fly relaxed

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

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Switch on in Sharm El Sheikh

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

New to eSIM in Sharm El Sheikh?

What is a Sharm El Sheikh eSIM?

A Sharm El Sheikh eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Sharm El Sheikh 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

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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.

Peace of mind

Your Sharm El Sheikh eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Sharm El Sheikh eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Sharm El Sheikh, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Sharm El Sheikh.

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

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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 Sharm El Sheikh eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

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regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Sharm El Sheikh eSIM questions, answered.

On the beaches and resort strips, yes, but coverage fades as a dive boat heads offshore and there's none underwater. Download your dive site maps, briefings and any bookings before you leave the marina, and reconnect when you're back on land.

Your Sharm El Sheikh 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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