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Best eSIM for Umrah and Hajj

Pilgrims need reliable data for the Nusuk app, maps between hotels and the Haram, group messages and video calls home. An eSIM is ready the moment you land in Jeddah or Madinah, so there is no queue for a SIM card at the airport.

Prices checked 6 October 2026 · Saily prices checked 5 October 2026

What your trip costs with each provider

Umrah, 10 days: the cheapest total today is $18.00 with Nomad. Each price is the cheapest way that provider covers the whole trip.

Provider	Umrah, 10 days about 8 GB	Umrah with daily video calls, 15 days about 30 GB	Hajj season, 30 days about 60 GB
A Airalo	$24.50	$53.00	$97.00
H Holafly	$36.50	$57.00	$107.50
S Saily	$26.99	$80.97	$128.97
N Nomad	$18.00	$41.00	$82.00
U Ubigi	$27.00	$75.00	$150.00
M Maya	$27.99	$37.98	$49.99
Y Yesim	$22.00	$46.20	$89.00

Prices in US dollars. Tap a price to open that provider's page. For other trip lengths, use the calculator on the Saudi Arabia eSIM page.

Tips

Fixed data or unlimited?

For a 10 to 15 day Umrah with messaging, maps and some video calls, a 10 to 20 GB plan is usually enough and cheaper than unlimited. If you make long video calls with family every day or share a hotspot with your group, compare the unlimited passes.

Crowds and network speed

Saudi networks such as STC, Mobily and Zain have strong coverage in Makkah and Madinah, but speeds can drop when the crowds are biggest, especially around the Haram during peak times and Hajj days. Send photos and videos later from your hotel Wi-Fi if uploads are slow.

Install before you travel

Install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi a day or two before your flight and switch it on when you land. Keep your home SIM active for calls and SMS codes from your bank.

Stopovers on the way

If your trip includes a stopover in the UAE, Qatar, Jordan or Egypt, a Middle East regional eSIM covers several countries with one plan. Check that Saudi Arabia and every stopover country is on the provider's list.

Visiting more countries? Compare Middle East and North Africa regional eSIMs from $6.50.

Questions

How much data do I need for Umrah?

Most pilgrims use 0.5 to 1 GB a day for messaging, maps, the Nusuk app and some video calls. For 10 days that is about 5 to 10 GB. Heavy video calling uses 2 GB a day or more.

Does an eSIM work in Makkah and Madinah?

Yes. Travel eSIMs connect to Saudi networks, which cover both cities well. Speeds can be slower in very crowded areas at peak times.

Can I use WhatsApp calls in Saudi Arabia?

WhatsApp messages and calls generally work in Saudi Arabia. Call quality depends on how busy the network is, so in very crowded places a normal phone call on your home SIM can be more reliable.