Product info
Madrid eSIM plans
| Unlimited data · 5 days | $15.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Ohayu recommendsUnlimited data · 10 days | $27.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Unlimited data · 15 days | $37.99 | Buy eSIM |
| Unlimited data · 30 days | $54.99 | Buy eSIM |
| 3GB prepaid eSIM · 14 days | $5.99$2.00 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 5GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $9.49$1.90 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 10GB prepaid eSIM · 30 days | $14.49$1.45 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 15GB prepaid eSIM · 60 days | $17.79$1.19 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 20GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $21.49$1.07 / GB | Buy eSIM |
| 50GB prepaid eSIM · 90 days | $46.49$0.93 / GB | Buy eSIM |
You can install your eSIM before the trip and activate it when you arrive in Spain. Validity starts after eSIM activation.
Plan details
How much mobile data you need
What's the best eSIM for Madrid?
Madrid weekend – 3 GB
Enough for Maps, Prado ticket queues, and posts from the Retiro.
A week in Spain – 10 GB
Maps and messaging, with some video. Covers the whole country.
Madrid + beyond – 20 GB
Add Seville, Toledo, or Barcelona. One plan, mainland and islands.
Remote work – Unlimited
Hotspot for your laptop, video calls from Malasana or AZCA.
Coverage and network
Honest about coverage
Spain mobile networks
Spain ranks 52nd globally for mobile download speed at 93 Mbps. Madrid is 155 Mbps download (rank 58 among cities), ahead of Barcelona (143 Mbps) and twice the UK median (76 Mbps). (Speedtest by Ookla, June 2026)
Speedtest Global Index · Mobile · Madrid · June 2026
Download
154.73 Mbps
Upload
17.97 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
Global rank
#58 of 98
Real Madrid conditions
- Metro Line 1 & deep stations: The Madrid Metro has variable in-tunnel coverage. Deeper stations on Lines 1 and 5 can lose signal between stops. Surface sections and most platforms maintain connectivity, but expect brief drops in the older underground tunnels.
- Bernabéu & major events: On match days at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu or during large public gatherings at Plaza Mayor, network congestion can significantly slow data speeds. Pre-downloading directions and tickets is advisable before arriving.
- Sierra de Guadarrama day trips: Coverage is available throughout central Madrid and the commuter belt. In the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains, signal may be limited or absent.
One eSIM, all of Spain
Madrid is just the starting point - this plan covers Spain from the Canary Islands to the Pyrenees. Take the AVE to Barcelona or Seville and the same eSIM handles connectivity the entire journey.
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 Spain. 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 Madrid
Free Wi-Fi in Madrid
Left it until you landed? Madrid Barajas has free Wi-Fi - connect and register at freewifi.aena.es.
Side by side
Madrid eSIM Comparison
Indicative comparison based on publicly listed Spain plans as of May 6th, 2026. Competitor pricing and policies change - check their sites for current terms.
Frequently asked questions
Where to buy a SIM card in Madrid?
Terminal 4 has the best options: Sim Local in arrivals, Orange at The Market (~€25/100 GB), and an Orange counter at the left-luggage desk (open 05:00-23:00). T1 has another Sim Local but with limited hours. T2 and T3 have almost nothing. If you land at T1 after 19:00, or arrive into T2 or T3, you're basically out of options on-site. In that case, a travel eSIM like Ohayu is the practical choice - after landing it can connect you to supported networks like Vodafone, Orange or Movistar.
What ID does a Spanish SIM require?
A passport for non-EU visitors, or a national ID card if you are an EU citizen - Spanish physical SIMs are registered in store against a document. It takes a few minutes. An eSIM bought online skips the counter entirely, which in Madrid means not losing an hour of a short trip to it.
Why isn't my eSIM working in Madrid?
The Metro carries a signal, though the deepest interchanges can drop. Otherwise the usual cause is the phone still preferring your home line: pick Ohayu for mobile data, switch roaming on, then cycle Airplane mode. Failing that, chat and support@ohayu.com are open 24/7.
