Where to buy a SIM card in Hurghada and which operator to choose?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 26 days ago
TL;DR
You can buy a SIM card at Hurghada airport (30 GB packages available), and top up with additional data at your hotel. An Egyptian SIM bought on a previous trip still works on return visits.
What the community said
A 30 GB SIM bought at the airport lasted about 8 days of active use. An additional 15 GB package purchased at the hotel covered another 3 days. Note that Egyptian operators' data packages can be 'conditional' — actual speed and volume may differ from what's advertised.
26 days ago Hurghada Airport — 30 GB; hotel top-up — 15 GB
If you already have an Egyptian SIM from a previous trip, it continues to work on your next visit without any extra steps — just insert it and go.
26 days ago
WE (formerly Telecom Egypt, recognizable by its purple branding) is a solid option for tourists. A standard data package is enough for a typical vacation with moderate usage.
26 days ago WE operator (purple branding)