Best eSIM for Saudi Arabia: Plans and Prices Compared
July 23rd, 2026
TL;DR
The cheapest Keep On Roaming eSIM for Saudi Arabia is the Roam Like Home® Saudi Arabia 1 GB 7 Days plan at £6.50. If you measure value in price per gigabyte, the 100 GB 30 Days plan at £99.50 is the best of the lot, working out at just under £1 per GB, with the 20 GB 30 Days plan at £21.00 (£1.05 per GB) close behind at a more typical trip size. If you would rather not count data at all, unlimited plans start at £8.00 for a single day and run up to £45.00 for 30 days. Every plan connects to Zain Saudi Arabia, with 5G supported.
What to look for in a travel eSIM for Saudi Arabia
Coverage that matches your trip. Whether you are landing in Riyadh for work, wandering Jeddah's old town or travelling for Umrah, you want a plan on a proper local network. Keep On Roaming plans for Saudi Arabia connect to Zain Saudi Arabia, with 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G supported.
Flexibility on data and duration. Trips vary, so plans should too. There are fixed-data options from 1 GB to 100 GB and unlimited options from 1 to 30 days, so a two-day stopover and a month-long stay are both covered without paying for time you will not use.
Top-ups without reinstalling. Running low mid-trip should not mean buying and setting up a whole new eSIM. With Keep On Roaming you can top up your existing eSIM with more data straight from your account dashboard.
Installation before you fly. The best place to sort your connectivity is at home on your own Wi-Fi. You install the eSIM via QR code before you travel, and it activates when you arrive and connect. You step off the plane already online.
The Keep On Roaming plans for Saudi Arabia
| Plan | Data | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia 1 GB 7 Days | 1 GB | 7 days | £6.50 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia Unlimited 1 Days | Unlimited | 1 day | £8.00 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia 2 GB 15 Days | 2 GB | 15 days | £9.50 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia 3 GB 30 Days | 3 GB | 30 days | £11.50 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia Unlimited 3 Days | Unlimited | 3 days | £13.00 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia 5 GB 30 Days | 5 GB | 30 days | £13.50 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia Unlimited 5 Days | Unlimited | 5 days | £14.50 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia Unlimited 7 Days | Unlimited | 7 days | £15.50 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia Unlimited 10 Days | Unlimited | 10 days | £16.50 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia 10 GB 30 Days | 10 GB | 30 days | £17.00 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia 20 GB 30 Days | 20 GB | 30 days | £21.00 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia Unlimited 15 Days | Unlimited | 15 days | £23.00 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia Unlimited 30 Days | Unlimited | 30 days | £45.00 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia 50 GB 30 Days | 50 GB | 30 days | £51.00 |
| Roam Like Home Saudi Arabia 100 GB 30 Days | 100 GB | 30 days | £99.50 |
All of these plans are data only, which means your existing SIM, phone number, calls and texts keep working alongside the eSIM. They all run on Zain Saudi Arabia across 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G.
A rough guide to choosing: if you mostly need maps, messaging and the odd email, 3 GB or 5 GB over a month is usually comfortable. If you stream video, share lots of photos or take video calls, look at 10 GB and up, or simply pick the unlimited plan that matches the length of your stay and stop thinking about it.
On pure price per gigabyte, the bigger fixed plans win. The 20 GB plan works out at £1.05 per GB, the 50 GB plan at £1.02 per GB, and the 100 GB plan at just under £1 per GB, the lowest of any plan in the range.
Frequently asked questions
Will my phone work with an eSIM?
Most recent smartphones support eSIM, but it is worth checking before you buy. Look in your phone's settings for an option to add an eSIM or mobile plan, or check the manufacturer's specifications for your exact model. If your phone came from a carrier, also check that it is unlocked for use with other networks.
When should I install my eSIM?
Before you fly. Install it via QR code while you are still at home on Wi-Fi. The eSIM activates when you arrive in Saudi Arabia and connect, so you have data from the moment you land.
What happens if I run out of data?
You can top up your existing eSIM with more data from your account dashboard. There is no need to install a new eSIM, so a top-up takes moments rather than starting from scratch.
Will my phone number change?
No. These plans are data only, so your existing SIM, number, calls and texts keep working alongside the eSIM. Friends, family and your bank can still reach you as usual.
Which network will I be on in Saudi Arabia?
Zain Saudi Arabia, with 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G supported.
When does the plan start?
The eSIM activates when you arrive and connect to the network, so installing it at home before your trip is the recommended approach.
Ready for your trip?
Browse the full range of Saudi Arabia plans, pick the data and duration that fit your trip, and install your eSIM before you fly. You will be connected the moment you land.