Airalo
eSIMs for 200+ countries, instant install. Avoid roaming charges entirely.
What Airalo is
Airalo is an eSIM marketplace offering data plans for more than 200 countries and regions, installable directly on a compatible phone before or during a trip. It lets travelers get online the moment they land without hunting for a local SIM shop or paying home-carrier roaming rates. Plans are purchased in-app and activated by scanning or installing an eSIM profile.
What it does for travelers
- ✓Country, regional, and global data eSIM plans for 200+ destinations
- ✓Instant install over Wi-Fi, often before you depart
- ✓Keep your home number active for calls and texts while using eSIM data
- ✓Top up an existing eSIM in the app instead of buying a new one
- ✓No physical SIM swap, so your home SIM stays in the phone
Good to know
- Requires an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone
- Plans are typically data-only, without a local phone number for calls or SMS
- You need an initial internet connection to purchase and install the eSIM
- Coverage, speeds, and the underlying network vary by country and plan
Travel tips
- Install the eSIM while still on home Wi-Fi, but wait to activate until you arrive if the plan's validity starts on first use
- Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-capable before relying on it as your only connectivity
- For data-only plans, use a messaging or calling app since you won't have a local number
- Check the listed network operator for your destination, as coverage can differ in rural areas
When to reach for it
Use Airalo when you want connectivity the instant you land and prefer skipping SIM shops or roaming fees, especially for short trips or multi-country itineraries.
Where we list Airalo
18 destinations, with what it's good for in each.
- 🇫🇯FijiGrab a Fiji eSIM on arrival — it runs on Digicel, which is decent on the main islands and saves on roaming.
- 🇲🇺MauritiusA Mauritius eSIM (Emtel network) is cheaper than roaming and works across the island.
- 🇹🇳TunisiaA Tunisia eSIM (Ooredoo network) beats roaming and works across the coast and main towns.
- 🇨🇾CyprusCyprus eSIM avoids gaps in EU roaming and works the moment you land.
- 🇲🇹MaltaA Malta eSIM keeps you online instantly; handy if your plan lacks EU roaming.
- 🇱🇺LuxembourgA Luxembourg or EU-regional eSIM keeps you online instantly without roaming surprises.
- 🇪🇪EstoniaInstall an Estonia or Baltic eSIM before arrival to skip roaming and get instant 5G data; Estonia has excellent nationwide coverage.
- 🇱🇹LithuaniaGrab a Lithuania or Baltic eSIM to land with instant data and avoid roaming; 4G/5G coverage is strong in cities and along main roads.
- 🇸🇮SloveniaInstall a Slovenia or Europe eSIM for instant data on arrival; coverage is strong in cities and along the main mountain valleys.
- 🇧🇬BulgariaDrop in a Bulgaria or Europe eSIM on arrival to skip roaming; coverage is strong across cities and main roads.
- 🇷🇸SerbiaGrab a Serbia or Balkans eSIM to avoid roaming; 4G coverage is strong in towns and along highways.
- 🇪🇨EcuadorAn Ecuador eSIM avoids roaming and keeps you online; Galápagos coverage is limited, so plan for offline there.
- 🇺🇾UruguayInstant eSIM so you land connected; coverage is strong in cities and along the coast.
- 🇬🇹GuatemalaeSIM so you land connected; coverage is solid in cities and thinner in the highlands.
- 🇯🇲JamaicaeSIM to land connected; cell and ATM coverage drops off outside Kingston and Montego Bay.
- 🇱🇦LaosInstall a Laos eSIM before arrival to skip the SIM counter and avoid roaming charges.
- 🇧🇭BahrainInstall a Bahrain or Gulf-regional eSIM before landing to avoid roaming fees.
- 🇬🇭GhanaInstall a Ghana eSIM before arrival to skip the SIM-registration queue and avoid roaming.
Airalo — frequently asked
Does Airalo give me a phone number?
Most Airalo plans are data-only and don't include a local number for calls or SMS. Use internet-based calling and messaging apps instead.
Will Airalo work on my phone?
Only if your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Most recent flagship phones qualify, but check your model before buying a plan.
Can I keep my home number while using Airalo?
Yes. The eSIM handles data while your physical home SIM stays in the phone, so you can still receive calls and texts on your usual number.
Last reviewed in September 2026. Pack My Apps is independent — Airalodidn't pay to be listed and the download links aren't affiliate links. Features, fees and country coverage change, so confirm anything your trip depends on in the app itself. Report an error.