Does this eSIM only work in Colombo?

No. It is a single national Sri Lanka eSIM, so the same plan keeps you online when you head to Kandy, Galle or the hill country. One data allowance covers the whole island, not just the capital.

Is the mobile signal good across Colombo?

Central Colombo has excellent 4G and 4.5G, with 5G now appearing in parts of the city on Dialog and SLT-Mobitel. You will stay well connected from Fort to Mount Lavinia; signal only dips inside some thick-walled older buildings.

Colombo eSIM.

Name: Colombo travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Sri Lanka's coastal capital — from Galle Face Green and Pettah's bazaars to Cinnamon Gardens cafés.

from $3.89/day · unlimited dataAll of Sri Lanka →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 30 days$8.54$0.85/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 30 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 30 days) · 10-day trip$8.54

Good to know in Colombo

Colombo has no city metro, so tuk-tuks rule — order through PickMe or Uber rather than flagging one down, as the in-app fare saves haggling and keeps a GPS record of your trip.

Two simple ways to buy

Colombo eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

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

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

Colombo eSIM: your local data guide.

Colombo moves fast, and you will lean on data to hail a PickMe tuk-tuk through Fort's traffic, find the best hopper stall in Pettah or pull up opening times for the Gangaramaya Temple. A Colombo eSIM connects you the moment you land at Bandaranaike, so maps, ride-hailing and rooftop-bar bookings along Galle Face are live before you reach the city.

One eSIM for Colombo and all of Sri Lanka. It's the national Sri Lanka eSIM — from $3.89/day with unlimited data, working the same in Colombo as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)?

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

Colombo eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.46

$4.39

—

5 days1GB

$0.88

$4.39

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.63

$4.39

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.85

$8.54

−42%

15 days3GB

$0.57

$8.54

−61%

30 days3GB

$0.28

$8.54

−81%

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

eSIM vs the old ways in Colombo

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

Colombo eSIM from $3.89/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Colombo.

Galle Face Green

Order a PickMe to the promenade, then post sunset kite-flying and street-food photos straight from the oceanfront.

Pettah & Fort

Lean on Google Maps and Translate to weave through Pettah's market lanes and the colonial-era Fort district.

Cinnamon Gardens (Colombo 7)

Look up café menus, gallery hours and boutique addresses while wandering the leafy, embassy-lined streets.

Mount Lavinia

Book a beachfront table and track your tuk-tuk south to Mount Lavinia's sands without losing signal.

The practical bit

Getting around Colombo on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Colombo

PickMe— Sri Lanka's own ride-hailing super-app; books tuk-tuks and cars across Colombo with live tracking.
Uber— Widely available in Colombo for cars and tuk-tuks; live tracking and payment need data.
Kangaroo Cabs— Long-running Colombo metered-taxi app, handy for fixed-fare airport runs.
Google Maps— Live traffic through Fort, Pettah and Galle Road, plus walking routes.

How long to stay in Colombo

Most travellers spend two or three days in Colombo, usually bookending a wider Sri Lanka trip — enough for Fort, Pettah, a Galle Face sunset and the main temples.

How much data for Colombo

For a Colombo city break, 3-5 GB comfortably covers PickMe rides, live maps, restaurant bookings and social posts; pick Unlimited if you will stream, video-call home or hotspot a laptop from your hotel.

Coverage in Colombo

Colombo enjoys the island's strongest coverage: reliable 4G and 4.5G everywhere, with early 5G in parts of the city on Dialog and SLT-Mobitel. Signal only really thins in older basement levels and dense market interiors.

Where you're headed

Discover Colombo.

Colombo, Sri Lanka — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Colombo eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Colombo, Sri Lanka — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Colombo eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Colombo, Sri Lanka — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Colombo eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Colombo, Sri Lanka — a travel moment · stay connected with a Colombo eSIM from My Holiday SIM

How to activate your Colombo 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 Colombo

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

New to eSIM in Colombo?

What is a Colombo eSIM?

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

Peace of mind

Your Colombo eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Colombo eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Colombo, 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 Colombo.

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 Sri Lanka.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Sri Lanka'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.

Dialog
SLT-Mobitel
Hutch

Popular places covered

ColomboKandyGalleEllaSigiriyaNuwara EliyaMirissaAnuradhapura

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 Colombo 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

Colombo eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Activate it before you fly and your phone connects to Dialog, SLT-Mobitel or Hutch as you land at CMB in Katunayake, so you can book a PickMe or airport taxi for the 35-kilometre drive into Colombo straight away.

Your Colombo 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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