Product info
Jeddah eSIM plans
| Unlimited data · 5 days | $17.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Ohayu recommendsUnlimited data · 10 days | $33.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Unlimited data · 15 days | $47.99 | Buy eSIM |
| 3GB prepaid eSIM · 14 days | $9.49$3.16 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 5GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $15.49$3.10 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 10GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $24.99$2.50 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 15GB prepaid eSIM · 60 days | $32.49$2.17 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 20GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $39.99$2.00 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 50GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $145.99$2.92 / GB | Buy eSIM |
You can install your eSIM before the trip and activate it when you arrive in Saudi Arabia. Validity starts after eSIM activation.
Plan details
How much mobile data you need
What's the best eSIM for Jeddah?
A few days – 3 GB
Maps, the corniche, Al-Balad.
The Hejaz for a week – 10 GB
Makkah, Madinah, Taif.
Across the Kingdom – 20 GB
Jeddah, AlUla, Riyadh.
Working from Jeddah – Unlimited
Tethering - the network is quick.
Coverage and network
Coverage along the Red Sea
Saudi Arabia mobile networks
Jeddah measures about 259 Mbps and ranks 22nd among cities worldwide - fast by any standard. It is Saudi Arabia's commercial port and the gateway for pilgrims, and the network is built for both.
Speedtest Global Index · Mobile · Jeddah · June 2026
Download
259.28 Mbps
Upload
17.82 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
Global rank
#22 of 98
Jeddah, specifically
- Al-Balad and the corniche: Strong 5G. The old town's coral-stone houses are being restored and the lanes are narrow, with the usual brief dropouts inside them.
- The airport: One of the busiest in the region, with a dedicated Hajj terminal handling millions of pilgrims a season. Coverage is dense; the queues are the delay.
- Red Sea diving: The reefs are close to shore and day boats often hold a weak signal. Trips further out and liveaboards go out of range.
- Summer heat and humidity: Jeddah in summer is brutally hot and humid, and phones throttle and drain in it. This affects your device long before it affects the network.
- North to the Red Sea developments and AlUla: Covered along the main routes. AlUla itself is served in the town and the visitor areas, with gaps out in the desert canyons.
All of Saudi Arabia
The plan covers the whole Kingdom, so Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah and Riyadh all run on the same eSIM.
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 Saudi Arabia. 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 Jeddah
Airport Wi-Fi at JED
King Abdulaziz has free terminal Wi-Fi. It is a large, busy airport with separate terminals including the Hajj terminal, and working out which one you need - and where your transfer is - is easier with data already running.
Side by side
Jeddah eSIM Comparison
Indicative comparison based on publicly listed Saudi Arabia plans as of August 2026. Competitor pricing and policies change - check their sites for current terms.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Saudi SIM require?
A passport copy and a fingerprint scan - Saudi operators biometrically register local lines, so it is an in-person enrolment at a shop or kiosk. Doable, but it is a queue at an airport that already has long ones. A roaming plan carries no Saudi number and skips the enrolment.
Where to buy a SIM card in Jeddah?
STC, Mobily and Zain have kiosks in the airport arrivals area and shops in the malls. Prices are reasonable; the biometric step is the time cost rather than the money.
Is Saudi mobile data as fast as claimed?
Faster than most people expect. The country ranks 8th globally at about 228 Mbps, and Jeddah measures around 259 - ahead of most European cities. The 5G build-out here has been aggressive and it shows.
eSIM not working in Jeddah?
In summer, check the phone has not throttled itself in the heat - that is a common cause here. Otherwise set Ohayu as the mobile data line, allow roaming, then cycle Airplane mode. Chat and support@ohayu.com are open 24/7.
