Core benefits
Keep mobile data ready for maps, hotel addresses, airport transfers, booking confirmations and route planning around Saudi Arabia.
Use your phone in Saudi Arabia like at home.
Best for travellers visiting Saudi Arabia who want data for airport transfers, hotel messages, maps and long-distance travel without daily roaming surprises.
Keep mobile data ready for maps, hotel addresses, airport transfers, booking confirmations and route planning around Saudi Arabia.
Riyadh arrivals, Jeddah stays, Makkah visits, Madinah routes, business trips and wider Saudi Arabia travel plans.
Use prepaid data upfront instead of daily roaming add-ons or searching for a local SIM after landing in Saudi Arabia.
Useful for Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, airport transfers, pilgrimage routes and long-distance travel days.
Coverage may vary in remote desert areas, mountains, tunnels, large indoor venues and during heavy network congestion.
A clear side-by-side comparison to show how our travel eSIM experience differs from a local SIM or a basic limited-data eSIM.
If your eSIM cannot connect to a supported local network and has not been heavily used, contact support within 14 days of purchase and we’ll review the issue.
Clear answers about buying, installing and using a Saudi Arabia eSIM before travelling from the UK.
Yes. You can buy your Saudi Arabia eSIM before leaving the UK, install it while you still have stable Wi-Fi, and start using mobile data when you arrive in Saudi Arabia.
Yes. It is usually best to install your eSIM before departure using home Wi-Fi or airport Wi-Fi. In most cases, you should only start using the plan when you arrive, so your data validity is used during the trip.
Yes. On most dual-SIM phones, you can use the Saudi Arabia eSIM for mobile data while keeping your UK SIM active for calls, texts, WhatsApp, banking messages or verification codes.
For many UK travellers, a prepaid Saudi Arabia eSIM is easier to control than roaming. You know the data allowance and price before you travel, instead of relying on daily roaming passes or pay-as-you-go data rates from your UK network.
The Saudi Arabia eSIM is designed for travel use in common tourist areas, cities and transport routes. Coverage and speed depend on the local mobile network and the places you visit.
Yes. You can use mobile data for Google Maps, WhatsApp, iMessage, email, translation, transport apps, hotel check-ins, ride apps and general browsing while travelling in Saudi Arabia.
Most travel eSIM plans are data-only. You can still use internet-based services such as WhatsApp, iMessage, FaceTime, Messenger, email, maps and translation apps using mobile data.
Your phone must support eSIM and be network-unlocked. Many recent iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and flagship Android models support eSIM. Check your phone settings for “Add eSIM” or “Add mobile plan” before buying.