Where can you buy a SIM card at Sharm El Sheikh Airport, and how much do local data packages cost?

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TL;DR

The easiest option is to buy a local SIM card on arrival at Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Recent reports mention offers from about $8 for a local SIM up to $30 for a WE package with 50 GB, and an Etisalat SIM for $10 with a claimed 60 GB.

What the community said

One traveler described an alternative to buying a SIM at the airport: they installed an eSIM app in advance (while still at home), bought a 10 GB package for about 800 RUB (paid via the Russian SBP system) and activated it before departure. Upon landing everything connected automatically with no VPN or extra setup needed; the connection was stable throughout the whole trip, including a side trip to Cairo, while also sharing the connection with two family members, and the 10 GB lasted almost the entire vacation.

eSIM, 10 GB, ~$9 (800 RUB)

According to the newest report, you can buy a local SIM card at Sharm El Sheikh Airport for about $8. After activation, mobile internet worked reliably around the resort, making hotel Wi‑Fi unnecessary.

Another airport option is WE: travelers reported paying about $30 for a 50 GB package. They said coverage was solid across Sharm with no major connection issues.

WE, $30, 50 GB

Etisalat was also mentioned at the airport, with a package costing $10 for a stated 60 GB. One practical tip: travelers say tourist SIM packages sometimes include less actual data than advertised, so it is worth confirming the details before paying.

Etisalat, $10, 60 GB