Makkah and Madinah eSIM for 7 days
$6.49
3 GB, valid 15 days on STC. Enough for maps, rides, messages and photos for a week.
Choose 7 daysYour install link arrives the moment you pay, on screen and by email. Track your data in the free NUM app. If we can’t issue it, you get a full refund.
The short answer
The best eSIM for Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $9.49, as of 4 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $3.19 on 4 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | STC |
| 7 days | 3 GB, 15 days, $6.49 |
| 14 days | 5 GB, 30 days, $9.49 |
| 30 days | 10 GB, 30 days, $13.99 |
| 45+ days | 20 GB, 90 days, $34.19 (regional plan, 20 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
Coverage in Saudi Arabia: what to know
Before Ramadan 2026, Saudi Arabia’s telecom regulator widened 5G in and around both holy mosques, the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, courtyards included.
In Opensignal's November 2023 report stc won coverage experience and every speed category, while Mobily won overall availability. That report is dated, so newer rankings may differ.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: arabnews.com. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
How it works
Pick your trip
Choose 7, 14 or 30 days. The shop picks the data for how you use your phone, and shows the networks.
Pay in seconds
Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Your install link arrives the moment you pay, and by email too. No account needed.
Install, then land online
Install at home on wifi with one tap, switch it on as the plane lands, and you’re online walking off. Your home number stays on for calls and codes.
Makkah and Madinah eSIM for 7, 14 and 30 days
Makkah and Madinah eSIM for 14 days
$9.49
5 GB, valid 30 days on STC. Room for social, photos and a few video calls over two weeks.
Choose 14 daysMakkah and Madinah eSIM for 30 days
$13.99
10 GB, valid 30 days on STC. A month of everyday use, with some streaming and hotspot.
Choose 30 daysMakkah and Madinah eSIM for longer trips
$34.19
20 GB, valid 90 days, a regional plan covering 20 countries. For long stays, remote work and heavy use.
Choose longer tripsNUM’s pick for each trip length on 4 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
Saudi Arabia data plans that work in Makkah and Madinah
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | STC 5G | $3.19 | $3.19 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | STC 5G | $5.29 | $2.65 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | STC 5G | $6.49 | $2.16 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | STC 5G | $6.79 | $2.26 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | STC 5G | $9.49 | $1.90 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | STC 5G | $13.99 | $1.40 |
13 plans in the shop on 4 Nov 2026; 6 shown, least money first. See every plan and today’s prices.
How much data do you need in Makkah and Madinah?
| How you use it | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps and messages | 1.4 GB | 2.8 GB | 6 GB |
| Plus social | 2.8 GB | 5.6 GB | 12 GB |
| Lots of video | 11 GB | 21 GB | 45 GB |
Online as you land in Makkah and Madinah
Switch the line on as the plane lands and you’re online walking off, ready to call a ride into town:
Across Makkah and Madinah
The same plan covers you in Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah, and on the way between them.
Planning Makkah and Madinah
Questions people ask about an Umrah eSIM
Does a Saudi Arabia eSIM work in Makkah and Madinah?
Yes. A Saudi Arabia eSIM runs on Saudi Arabia’s own networks (STC), so the same plan works in Makkah and Madinah and everywhere else those networks reach in the country. There is no separate Makkah and Madinah plan to buy.
Is there mobile signal during Umrah?
Before Ramadan 2026, Saudi Arabia’s telecom regulator widened 5G in and around both holy mosques, the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, courtyards included.
How much does an eSIM for Makkah and Madinah cost?
On 4 Nov 2026, Saudi Arabia plans started at $3.19 and went up to $72.59 for the biggest. NUM’s 7-day pick was 3 GB for $6.49. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
What is the best eSIM for Umrah?
One that works in Makkah, Madinah and on the road between them, for the days your trip lasts. NUM’s Saudi Arabia eSIM runs on stc, which reported in March 2026 that more than 48% of the mobile data used at the Grand Mosque travels over 5G. Plans come in 7, 14 and 30 days.
Can I use it for Hajj?
Yes, the same Saudi Arabia plan works during Hajj. Ahead of Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia’s communications ministry reported that stc had upgraded more than 30 5G sites, developed more than 80 4G sites and deployed 78 mobile units for the holy sites, where data use peaks.
Do I need a Saudi SIM card for Umrah?
Not for data. A NUM eSIM gives you maps, messages and apps from the moment you land at Jeddah or Madinah. It has no Saudi phone number, so if a service you use asks for a local number, a local SIM is the way to get one.
Is eSIM available in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. NUM’s Saudi Arabia eSIM runs on STC. Your phone has to take an eSIM and be unlocked: dial *#06# and look for an EID number.
Do I need to buy a SIM card at King Abdulaziz International Airport?
No. Install the eSIM at home on wifi and switch it on as the plane lands at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). There is no SIM counter to find and no queue.
How much data do I need for Makkah and Madinah?
For a week of maps, rides, messages and photos most people use about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more.
Will I be online when I land in Makkah and Madinah?
Install the eSIM at home on wifi, then switch the line on as the plane lands at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED). You are online walking off the plane, with no SIM counter and no airport wifi.
Can I use it as a hotspot?
Hotspot works on most plans, so one eSIM can get a laptop or a travel partner online too.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
An eSIM with a Makkah and Madinah concierge inside.
Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now in Makkah and Madinah. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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