Maldives eSIM 2026: best plans and prices
Maldives eSIM data plans from $89.25. 1 Fizen options, no roaming bill, install before you fly.
1 plans from $89.25
How much does a Maldives eSIM cost?
A Maldives eSIM starts at $89.25 for 20 GB over 1 days. For a typical one to two week trip, the best value is the 20 GB plan at $89.25, which works out to $4.46 per GB. Long stays are covered up to 1 days. Prices were last checked on July 9, 2026.
Every Maldives plan, priced
Prices checked:
All prices in USD
- 20 GB Best value$89.25
1 days · $4.46/GB · ooredoo
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How I check these prices: every plan above is repriced from the live rate sheet each month, stamped with the date, and compared against Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Saily and Ubigi in the cross-brand price test. My full method is on the about page.
Why I recommend the Fizen 20 GB plan
For Maldives, the Fizen 20 GB plan at $89.25 is the value pick for a normal trip. If you just need maps and messaging, the 20 GB at $89.25 is enough; for a longer stay the 20 GB stretches further. I recheck these prices against Airalo, Holafly and the other big brands every month.
For most trips to Maldives the Fizen 20 GB plan is the one I would buy again, at $89.25 for 1 days on the ooredoo line. If your trip is shorter or longer, size up or down from the table above.
Airalo vs Holafly vs Nomad in Maldives: the same plan, priced
Prices checked:
Six stores, one allowance: 20 GB with 1 days of validity, priced the same week at Airalo, Holafly, Nomad, Saily, Ubigi and Fizen. This month Holafly has the lowest price for Maldives; if budget is all that matters, buy there. The Fizen plan this site stocks is $89.25 for the same allowance.
| Provider | Comparable plan | Price | Per GB | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HolaflyCheapest | Unlimited · 1 days | $3.50 | $0.17/GB | their store |
Saily | 20 GB · 1 days | $39.90 | $1.99/GB | their store |
Nomad | 20 GB · 1 days | $42.50 | $2.13/GB | their store |
Airalo | 20 GB · 1 days | $43.90 | $2.19/GB | their store |
Ubigi | 20 GB · 1 days | $46.50 | $2.33/GB | their store |
Fizen | 20 GB · 1 days | $89.25 | $4.46/GB | Get this plan |
Competitor prices come from their public stores for the closest matching plan and are rechecked monthly. They sell in different bundle sizes, so I compare on price per GB for the allowance shown. See the full cross-brand price test →
How to set it up
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Buy before you fly
Pick a plan below and buy it over home Wi-Fi. You get a QR code by email within a minute.
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Scan the QR code
Open your phone settings, add a mobile or cellular plan, and scan the code. Label the line so you do not mix it up with your home number.
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Turn it on when you land
Switch the Maldives data line on after you arrive. Validity counts from activation, so you never lose a day.
Maldives eSIM questions
What is the cheapest eSIM for Maldives?
For a 20 GB plan with 1 days of validity, the cheapest price this month is Holafly at $3.50. Fizen, the plan this site stocks, is $89.25 for the same allowance, and the comparison table shows every brand side by side. Prices move, so check the date stamp next to the table.
Is Airalo or Holafly cheaper for Maldives?
Holafly is the cheaper of the two here: Airalo charges about $43.90 for a 20 GB-class plan while Holafly, which only sells unlimited, runs $3.50 for the same 1 days. Both are worth checking against the full table above before you buy.
Will an eSIM work in Maldives?
Yes, if your phone is eSIM capable and carrier unlocked. You install the plan by QR code before you fly and it connects when you arrive in Maldives. Your home number stays on your normal SIM.
Which networks does a Maldives eSIM use?
Plans on this page ride on ooredoo where named, and the rest use multi-network eSIMs that attach to the strongest partner carrier in Maldives. The network column in the table shows which line each plan uses.
Are there hidden costs or fees?
Nothing hidden on the price, and there is no activation fee. Check two things before buying: validity starts when you activate, not when you pay, and what happens after the allowance differs per plan; see the table rows for details.
What is the difference between a day pass and a data pack?
A day pass gives you an allowance every day (like 1 GB per day) for the number of days you choose, which suits daily heavy use. A data pack is a fixed pool (like 10 GB) you use across a validity window. Pick the size that matches your trip from the table above.
How much data do I need for Maldives?
For maps, messaging and the odd video call I plan on about 3 to 5 GB a week. Stream or tether a laptop and 10 GB is safer. Match the tier to your trip length in the table.
When does validity start, and can I tether?
Validity counts from activation, not purchase, so install early and turn it on when you land in Maldives. Tethering works on these plans; a hotspot burns data fast, so size up if a laptop will lean on it.
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