Product info
Crete eSIM plans
| Unlimited data · 5 days | $15.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Ohayu recommendsUnlimited data · 10 days | $27.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Unlimited data · 15 days | $36.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Unlimited data · 30 days | $49.99 | Buy eSIM |
| 3GB prepaid eSIM · 14 days | $9.49$3.16 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 5GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $13.49$2.70 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 10GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $19.99$2.00 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 15GB prepaid eSIM · 60 days | $27.79$1.85 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 20GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $35.49$1.77 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 50GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $90.49$1.81 / GB | Buy eSIM |
You can install your eSIM before the trip and activate it when you arrive in Greece. Validity starts after eSIM activation.
Plan details
How much mobile data you need
What's the best eSIM for Crete?
A beach week – 3 GB
Maps, tavernas, the odd upload.
Driving the island – 10 GB
Two weeks, gorges, offline maps.
Crete and the Cyclades – 20 GB
Ferry north on one plan.
A long stay – Unlimited
Tethering from a villa.
Coverage and network
Coverage north coast versus the mountains
Greece mobile networks
Crete is big - 260 km end to end, with a mountain spine running most of its length. The north coast, where almost everyone stays, is well covered. The White Mountains and the south coast villages are a different proposition, and the gap between the two is wider here than on any other Greek island.
Speedtest Global Index · Mobile · Greece · June 2026
Download
145.06 Mbps
Upload
15.74 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
Global rank
#28 of 98
Crete, specifically
- Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno: Solid 4G and 5G. The north coast highway between them holds signal the whole way.
- The Samaria Gorge: Sixteen kilometres down a gorge with walls hundreds of metres high. Expect nothing for most of the walk. There is no exit halfway and the only way out is the boat from Agia Roumeli, so download the schedule before you start rather than planning to check it on the way down.
- The White Mountains and the Lasithi plateau: Patchy. Villages have service, the roads between them come and go, and the higher you drive the less there is.
- Elafonisi and Balos: Covered at the beaches themselves. The dirt track down to Balos loses it in places, which matters if you are relying on the map.
- The south coast: Sfakia, Loutro and Agia Roumeli are small and served thinly. Loutro has no road at all - you arrive by boat - and coverage there is basic.
Crete and the rest of Greece
The plan covers all of Greece, so Crete and any onward island or the mainland all run on the same eSIM. EU roaming applies beyond that.
How to install eSIM
Connected in 3 steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose your data plan before your trip.
- 02
Download & install
Log in to your account, tap your eSIM, and follow the on-screen instructions.
- 03
Land & activate
Activate when you arrive in Greece. Turn on roaming for the eSIM and it connects to a local network.
Before you buy, make sure your phone supports eSIM — see Ohayu compatible devices list or dial *#06#. It's a free request to your phone's settings. If you see the EID number — your phone is eSIM-compatible.
Arriving in Crete
Two airports, two networks
Crete's airports are run by different operators and the Wi-Fi differs accordingly. Chania is part of the Fraport concession; Heraklion is not, and its network is free but slow in high season - which is exactly when you will be using it.
Side by side
Crete eSIM Comparison
Indicative comparison based on publicly listed Greece plans as of August 2026. Competitor pricing and policies change - check their sites for current terms.
Frequently asked questions
Where to buy a SIM card in Crete?
The operator shops are in Heraklion and Chania; the resort towns have franchise outlets with shorter hours. Bring your passport, since Greek lines have to be registered to a named person. Outside the two cities the choice narrows quickly.
Will I have signal in the Samaria Gorge?
For most of it, no. The gorge is 16 km long with very high walls and there is no useful coverage down there. It also has no midway exit - once you commit you walk to Agia Roumeli and leave by boat. Download the ferry times and the trail before you set off, and do not plan on calling anyone from inside.
Is the plan different for Crete than for mainland Greece?
No, it is the same Greek plan - one country, one price, islands included. Worth saying because Crete is large enough that people assume it is billed separately.
eSIM not working in Crete?
In a gorge or up in the White Mountains there is often nothing in range at all. On the north coast, check that Ohayu is the line selected for mobile data and that roaming is on, then restart the radio with Airplane mode. Chat and support@ohayu.com are open 24/7.
