Makkah eSIM plans for your pilgrimage
Buy online, scan the QR from your inbox, and land in Jeddah already connected. One eSIM for Makkah, Madinah and the journey between.
A Makkah eSIM is a prepaid digital SIM you buy online and install by scanning a QR code — no plastic SIM, no airport counter, no queues after a long flight. Makkah eSIM plans start from $8.60 and cover the whole of Saudi Arabia, connecting to Mobily, Zain and STC with 5G where available — around Masjid al-Haram, in Madinah, in Jeddah, and on the Haramain rail between them. Install it at home over WiFi and you're online the moment you land.
Last reviewed 2026-07-22 by the Makkah eSIM team.
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Why pilgrims buy the eSIM before flying
Online on arrival
Install before you fly and connect the moment you land at Jeddah (JED) or Madinah (MED) — message your family and find your group transport straight away.
No counter with your group
SIM counters after a long-haul flight, with a whole group waiting, are the last thing anyone needs. The QR is in your inbox before you leave home.
Keep your own number
The eSIM runs alongside your physical SIM: your number stays active for calls and texts while data runs on the local networks.
Coverage in Makkah, Madinah & Jeddah
Plans run on Saudi Arabia's established networks — Mobily, Zain and STC — with 5G where the network and your phone support it. That means coverage around Masjid al-Haram and the Makkah hotel districts, near Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, across Jeddah and the airport, and along the Haramain high-speed rail. In the very densest crowds speeds can dip at peak moments — that's the network, not the eSIM — and connectivity returns as crowds thin. See the network & coverage page for full details.
Makkah eSIM FAQ
Does a Makkah eSIM work near the Grand Mosque?
Yes. Coverage follows Saudi Arabia's established networks (Mobily, Zain and STC) across Makkah, including the area around Masjid al-Haram and the hotel districts. Speeds can vary at peak times in the busiest crowds, as on any network.
How much does a Makkah eSIM cost?
Prepaid plans start from $8.60, depending on data size and validity. The price you see is the price you pay — no roaming charges, no contracts, nothing auto-renews.
Does the same eSIM work in Madinah and Jeddah?
Yes — plans cover the whole of Saudi Arabia, so one eSIM works in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and on the Haramain high-speed rail between them.
Should I buy my eSIM before flying to Saudi Arabia?
Yes — that's the best way. Buy online, install the QR code over WiFi at home, and switch the line on when you land in Jeddah or Madinah. You're online before you leave the airport, with no SIM counter queues after a long flight.
Can I call my family back home with it?
Yes, over the internet: WhatsApp, FaceTime, IMO and similar apps all work normally. The plan is data-only, so your own number stays active on your main SIM for anyone who needs to reach you.
Will my phone work with an eSIM?
Any unlocked, eSIM-capable phone works: iPhone XS and newer, recent Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and many others. Dial *#06# — if an EID appears, your phone supports eSIM.
Can I share data with my travel companions?
Yes, hotspot / tethering is supported, so you can share your connection with family members. If several people will rely on one plan, size up — group use adds up quickly.
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