Does my UK EU roaming cover Egypt?
No. Egypt isn’t in Europe’s roaming deals. The table on this page shows what each UK network publishes for Egypt.
Prices in pounds · for UK travellers
eSIM for Egypt from the UK
Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh or a Nile cruise? Egypt is outside Europe roaming deals, so check what your UK network charges and compare a travel eSIM in pounds.
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- QR code by emailinstall before you fly
- Keep your UK numberdata-only eSIM
- 24/7 live chatin the Graba SIM app
- Pay your way
Before you buy: straight answers
Is resort Wi-Fi enough in Hurghada or Sharm?
In your room, sometimes. Resort Wi-Fi slows when hotels are full and stops at the gate, so an eSIM keeps maps, messages and transfers working.
Will it work on a Nile cruise?
In and near Luxor and Aswan, yes. Between the towns, signal on the river comes and goes.
What your trip to Egypt costs
Set your trip length and how you use your phone. eSIM bars are data-only plans that cover the whole trip; UK network bars use your UK allowance and include calls and texts. EE and Vodafone don’t publish a price for Egypt that we can check, so they aren’t charted.
Sources: O2 roaming (checked 6 November 2026) · Three roaming (checked 6 November 2026) · Airalo fixed-data plans (checked 9 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Egypt eSIM
How long is your trip?
Pick the trip that sounds most like yours. Every plan is data only, paid once, with no contract.
Prices in GBP
Not sure? Answer 3 quick questionsWe’ll show the maths behind our suggestion.
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On every plan here
- Uses Orange, with 5G where available
- Starts when you first connect, so you can install it before you fly
- QR code by emailInstall it in minutes
- Keep your numberData only, your SIM stays in
- 24/7 live chatIn the Graba SIM app
- Pay onceNo contract, guest checkout
More options
Other sizes for different kinds of trip.
Only need a day?
A day pass gives you full-speed data for one day, then slower data for the rest of the day.
500MB to 10GB a day
From £3.75
See day passesHow we choose these plans
For each trip we pick the current plan that costs the least while lasting the whole trip and gives about 0.3 to 0.7 GB a day, enough for maps, messages and social media. A plan may last longer than the trip. Everyone uses data differently, so check your phone’s recent data use. “Best value” only appears when that plan also costs the least per GB of all the plans that fit.
Arriving in Egypt
- HRG Hurghada
- SSH Sharm El Sheikh
- RMF Marsa Alam
- CAI Cairo
- SPX Sphinx, Giza
- LXR Luxor
- ASW Aswan
Signal where people go
- Red Sea resorts
- Hurghada, El Gouna, Sharm and Marsa Alam are well covered in town and at hotels; diving and boat trips offshore lose signal.
- Cairo and Giza
- Strong signal in the city and at the pyramids.
- Luxor and Aswan
- Good in town and at the main temples.
- Nile cruises
- Coverage comes and goes between towns along the river.
- Desert trips
- Safaris into the Sahara and the Sinai interior often have no signal.
Networks our Egypt plans use: Orange
Your UK network in Egypt
Egypt is outside the EU, so Europe roaming deals on UK plans don’t cover it. What each network publishes for Egypt, and a week of it:
| Network | What it charges | 7 days | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
 EE | Varies by plan EE doesn’t publish one price for every country: it prices roaming by destination, plan and start date. Check EE’s roaming tool for Egypt. | No published price | EE roaming |
| O2 | O2 Travel £7 a day with the O2 Travel Bolt On: unlimited calls, texts and data, at up to 2 Mbps. | £49.00£7 a day × 7 | O2 in Egypt vs eSIM |
| Vodafone | Zone D Egypt is in Vodafone’s Zone D, where a daily fee applies. Check the price for your plan in Vodafone’s roaming charge checker. | No published price | Vodafone roaming |
 Three | Go Roam Around the World Extra £8 a day in Go Roam Around the World Extra (£7 on plans from 2021 to 2025), or £42 for a 7-day pass. Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data. | £42.007-day pass | Three in Egypt vs eSIM |
Sources: EE (checked 29 October 2026) · O2 (checked 6 November 2026) · Vodafone (checked 29 October 2026) · Three (checked 6 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Graba SIM vs Airalo: the same plans, side by side
Plans with exactly the same data allowance and validity for Egypt, both data-only and priced in pounds. Coverage and networks can differ, so check the plan details before you buy.
Highlighted: the lower price for each plan. Holafly sells unlimited data only, priced in US dollars, so it isn’t in this like-for-like table.
Sources: Airalo fixed-data plans (checked 9 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Compare prices for Egypt
Know before you go
- Egypt is not in the EU, so Europe roaming deals on UK plans don’t apply. Check your network’s Egypt rate before you go.
- Uber and Careem both work in Cairo and need mobile data to book and track rides.
- Resort Wi-Fi can slow down when hotels are full. An eSIM keeps maps, messages and transfers working outside your room.
Crossing a border from Egypt?
A Egypt plan covers Egypt only. This is what your UK network charges next door:
| Going on to | O2 | Three | Vodafone | eSIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordantrips to Petra and Aqaba from Sharm El Sheikh and Taba | Standard rates | £8 a day (Go Roam Around the World Extra) | Check Vodafone | Jordan plans |
Set it up before you fly
- Check your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM on our compatibility page.
- Install the plan at home on Wi-Fi with our iPhone or Android guide.
- When you land at Hurghada, switch mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it only.
Questions about Egypt
Does an Egypt eSIM work on a Nile cruise?
Mostly, near towns and temples along the river. Between towns, signal comes and goes, so download anything you need before you sail.
Will I get an Egyptian phone number?
No. The plan is data-only. Your UK SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts, and WhatsApp works over the eSIM’s data.
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than roaming in Egypt?
For a week with about 0.7 GB a day, the Graba SIM 5GB, 30 days plan costs £7.49, less than each published UK network option for Egypt (the lowest is Three at £42.00). UK network prices include calls and texts; the eSIM is data only.
What do UK networks charge in Egypt?
EE: EE doesn’t publish one price for every country: it prices roaming by destination, plan and start date. Check EE’s roaming tool for Egypt. O2: £7 a day with the O2 Travel Bolt On: unlimited calls, texts and data, at up to 2 Mbps. Vodafone: Egypt is in Vodafone’s Zone D, where a daily fee applies. Check the price for your plan in Vodafone’s roaming charge checker. Three: £8 a day in Go Roam Around the World Extra (£7 on plans from 2021 to 2025), or £42 for a 7-day pass. Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data.
What if something goes wrong?
Live chat in the Graba SIM app is open 24/7. Email and contact-form requests are answered Monday to Friday.
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