Is buying a WE SIM card at an airport in Egypt reliable, and what are the alternatives?

From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 24 days ago

TL;DR

Two travelers reported receiving less data than promised on WE SIM cards bought at an airport: 5 GB instead of 20 GB and 25 GB instead of 40 GB. Reported alternatives were buying through redesim before departure or buying a SIM or adding data at a shop near the hotel, although the shop option was described as more expensive.

What the community said

On September 19, 2026, a traveler reported receiving a WE SIM with 25 GB rather than the promised 40 GB at an airport. They quoted prices of $6 for 25 GB and $7 for 40 GB.

24 days ago WE: 25 GB — $6; 40 GB — $7

After a similar experience, another traveler switched to buying through redesim before departure to avoid searching for a SIM at the airport.

24 days ago redesim

On September 10, 2026, a traveler reported that a WE SIM bought at an airport had 5 GB rather than the promised 20 GB.

33 days ago WE: 5 GB instead of 20 GB

A traveler reported that a shop near their hotel offered SIM cards and data top-ups for an existing SIM, but this option was more expensive than buying at the airport.

33 days ago

Despite the data allowance discrepancy, the traveler using the WE SIM reported excellent reception everywhere they used it.

33 days ago WE