141 verified plans from 16 providers, compared side by side.
See all 141 plansSaudi Arabia's networks are stc, Mobily and Zain. Coverage is strong in Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah; the deserts and mountain areas are thinner.
Prices rise steeply for longer plans in our data, so pilgrims and long-stay visitors should compare a 30-day eSIM with buying a local SIM on arrival.
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Lowest price
$2.50
$0.83/day
SimOptions1 GB for 3 days
Visit SimOptions(opens in a new tab)See in the listLowest per day · Cheapest for a month or more
$5.00
$0.17/day
eTravelSim1 GB for 30 days
Visit eTravelSim(opens in a new tab)See in the listCheapest for a week or more
$2.99
$0.43/day
Airhub1 GB for 7 days
Visit Airhub(opens in a new tab)See in the listCheapest unlimited
$3.00
$3.00/day
AirhubUnlimited for 1 day
Visit Airhub(opens in a new tab)See in the list141 of 141 plans for Saudi Arabia
SimOptionsPrices checked Source: simoptions.com (opens in a new tab)
AirhubPrices checked Source: airhubapp.com (opens in a new tab)
eSIMXPrices checked Source: esimx.com (opens in a new tab)
eTravelSimPrices checked Source: etravelsim.com (opens in a new tab)
JetpacPrices checked Source: jetpacglobal.com (opens in a new tab)
SimOptionsPrices checked Source: simoptions.com (opens in a new tab)
eSIMXPrices checked Source: esimx.com (opens in a new tab)
eTravelSimPrices checked Source: etravelsim.com (opens in a new tab)
JetpacPrices checked Source: jetpacglobal.com (opens in a new tab)
aloSIMPrices checked Source: alosim.com (opens in a new tab)
AiraloPrices checked Source: airalo.com (opens in a new tab)
HolaflyPrices checked Source: esim.holafly.com (opens in a new tab)
Showing the first 12, in the order chosen above.
The cheapest plan from each provider that lasts at least this long. Data allowance in brackets.
| Provider | 3+ days | 7+ days | 15+ days | 30+ days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | $12.503 days (unlimited) | $27.007 days (unlimited) | $54.0015 days (unlimited) | $97.0030 days (unlimited) |
| Holafly | $13.503 days (unlimited) | $28.507 days (unlimited) | $58.9015 days (unlimited) | $108.9030 days (unlimited) |
| aloSIM | $12.503 days (unlimited) | $4.507 days (1 GB) | $7.5015 days (2 GB) | $10.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Ubigi | $7.007 days (1 GB) | $7.007 days (1 GB) | $22.0015 days (3 GB) | $12.0030 days (3 GB) |
| Saily | $18.995 days (unlimited) | $4.497 days (1 GB) | $54.9915 days (unlimited) | $9.9930 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMX | $8.803 days (unlimited) | $6.807 days (3 GB) | $38.9015 days (unlimited) | $7.9030 days (3 GB) |
| eTravelSim | $10.993 days (unlimited) | $29.007 days (unlimited) | $59.0015 days (unlimited) | $5.0030 days (1 GB) |
| SimOptions | $2.503 days (1 GB) | $10.507 days (5 GB) | $38.5015 days (20 GB) | $95.5030 days (50 GB) |
| GoMoWorld | $4.997 days (1 GB) | $4.997 days (1 GB) | $12.9930 days (3 GB) | $12.9930 days (3 GB) |
| Jetpac | $12.003 days (unlimited) | $28.507 days (unlimited) | $73.5021 days (unlimited) | $9.0030 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMGlobe | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $8.5015 days (3 GB) | $8.9030 days (3 GB) |
| Voye | $15.007 days (3 GB) | $15.007 days (3 GB) | $22.0015 days (5 GB) | $35.0030 days (8 GB) |
| eSIM2Fly | $5.007 days (1 GB) | $5.007 days (1 GB) | $9.0015 days (3 GB) | $10.0030 days (3 GB) |
| eSIMo | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $3.907 days (1 GB) | $9.9030 days (3 GB) | $9.9030 days (3 GB) |
| Virgin Connect Roam | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $4.007 days (1 GB) | $6.5015 days (2 GB) | $9.5030 days (3 GB) |
| Airhub | $2.997 days (1 GB) | $2.997 days (1 GB) | $8.9930 days (4 GB) | $8.9930 days (4 GB) |
Long stays are expensive on travel eSIMs
In our data, 30-day unlimited plans in Saudi Arabia cost much more than 15-day plans — see the price table. For a month-long stay, compare against a local prepaid SIM.
Source: Airalo — Saudi Arabia eSIM page; Holafly — Saudi Arabia eSIM page
Not valid in the UAE or Qatar
Holafly says its Saudi Arabia eSIM cannot be used in the UAE or Qatar. Buy a separate plan for each country on a Gulf trip.
Source: Holafly — Saudi Arabia eSIM page
Remote areas
Holafly lists parts of the Rub' al Khali desert, routes around AlUla and the Asir Mountains as places where coverage may be weak or missing.
Source: Holafly — Saudi Arabia eSIM page
| Provider | Networks it lists |
|---|---|
| Airalo | Zain |
| Holafly | Mobily |
| aloSIM | Zain |
| Ubigi | Zain |
| Saily | Not named |
| eSIMX | Not named |
| eTravelSim | Not namedeTravelSim page does not name the local network for Saudi Arabia. |
| SimOptions | STC, Zain |
| GoMoWorld | Not named |
| Jetpac | Not named |
| eSIMGlobe | Zain, STC |
| Voye | STC, Mobily, Zain |
| eSIM2Fly | Zain, STC |
| eSIMo | Not named |
| Virgin Connect Roam | MTC Saudi Arabia (Zain), Etihad Etisalat Company |
| Airhub | Mobily, STC |
In our check on 24 Oct 2026, the cheapest verified plan for Saudi Arabia was SimOptions's saudi arabia 1 gb, 3 days at $2.50. For a week or more, the cheapest was Airhub at $2.99 for 7 days. A 30-day plan started at $5.00 (eTravelSim). Prices change, so confirm on the provider's site.
Airalo, aloSIM and Ubigi list Zain. Holafly lists Mobily.
For a short trip, yes — install before you fly. For longer stays, compare the 30-day price with a local SIM, as long plans are expensive in our data.
Single-country plans stop at the border. Compare nearby destinations, or see Middle East prices side by side.
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