How much eSIM data for a trip in the Maldives?
✓ Prices checked 22 Oct 2026For 14 days in the Maldives with normal daily use, TripUtils estimates 6–9 GB. A 10 GB plan is the usual buffer. Not a live price. Saily sells only one Maldives plan: 1 GB for 7 days. If your resort Wi‑Fi covers most of your use, that may be enough; for more mobile data Saily offers an auto top-up option at checkout.
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The four things that save the most money or hassle before you go.
eSIM for the Maldives
Mobile data in the Maldives from the moment you land, instead of costly roaming. Install before you fly.
See Saily plans →Airport transfer
Pre-book a ride from the airport to your stay – or compare with a taxi or public transport on arrival.
Find a transfer →Tours & tickets
Attractions, tours and activities in the Maldives – compare prices on more than one site.
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What to do next
EU roaming does not cover the Maldives. A 10 GB plan is the usual buffer. Open Saily and pick a live Maldives plan.
Saily plans for the Maldives — snapshot
As listed on saily.com on 22 Oct 2026, in US dollars. Prices change; the live price is on Saily.
| Data | Valid | Price (as listed) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | US$14.99 |
No listed plan reaches 10 GB in one package — top up in the app.
7, 14 or 30 days at a glance
Roaming in the Maldives on an Austrian plan: what A1 and Drei charge
The Maldives is outside EU roam-like-at-home, so the EU data in an Austrian plan does not apply there. Published prices, checked on 22 Oct 2026 (euros incl. VAT):
| Network | Option | Data | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Roaming Pass (Zone 3) | per started GB | €9.90 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Travel | 1 GB, 15 days | €10.00 |
| Drei | Roaming-Paket Travel Select | 5 GB, 15 days | €20.00 |
For the 10 GB planning size (14 days), A1’s Roaming Pass would bill 10 × €9.90 = €99.00; on Drei, 2 packages (Travel Select + Travel Select) cover it for €40.00. A1 says the Roaming Pass is switched on automatically for every tariff signed since 24 June 2026, and it blocks roaming data at a default limit of €60, which you can raise yourself.
Magenta prices depend on the tariff — look them up in Magenta’s roaming finder. Older tariffs without these options can cost more. Sources: A1, Drei, Magenta.
Paying in the Maldives: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
In the Maldives you pay in MVR, not euros. For a euro account, card payments and ATM withdrawals in MVR are foreign-currency transactions: many banks add a foreign-transaction fee or a marked-up exchange rate. Check your bank's fee list before you go. If a card terminal or ATM offers to charge you in euros instead of MVR, choosing MVR is usually cheaper, because otherwise the merchant's or ATM operator's rate applies.
Compare card, ATM and cash for your own amounts: money calculator.
Cards for foreign currency
Multi-currency account often used for travel spend. Check live card and ATM fees on Wise before you apply.
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Planning size
| Habits | 14-day range | Planning size |
|---|---|---|
| Normal (maps, messages, social) | 6–9 GB | 10 GB |
| Normal + daily video | 14–21 GB | 30 GB |
Before you fly to the Maldives
- Buy and install the eSIM at home on Wi‑Fi. Saily says plans activate automatically when you arrive and can be activated up to 180 days after purchase.
- Turn on data roaming for the Saily line (Saily’s setup steps require it) and switch data off on your home SIM, so apps do not use expensive roaming by accident.
- Keep the home SIM active for bank and login text messages — travel eSIMs like Saily’s are data plans.
Assumptions and sources
Light 0.20 / normal 0.50 / heavy 0.95 GB per day, plus optional extras, plus about 20% buffer. No live retail prices.
Data use follows your phone habits, not the season. Count only the days you will rely on mobile data rather than hotel Wi‑Fi.
Sources (checked on the date shown):
- Saily: eSIM for Maldives (plan list) (2026-10-22)
- A1: Roaming Pass – zones and prices per started GB (2026-10-22)
- Drei: Roaming-Pakete outside the EU (country table) (2026-10-22)
- WorldStandards: plug, socket & voltage by country (2026-10-19)
- SIX: ISO 4217 currency code list (published 2026-09-17) (2026-10-19)
These are planning ranges, not live prices.
Regional plans and guides
Maldives is not in any Saily regional plan (as of 20 Oct 2026) – country plan only.
Guides: Set up an eSIM on iPhone/Android
Plan the trip: transfers and things to do in the Maldives
After landing: pre-book a transfer from the airport or use a taxi or public transport on arrival. For tours and tickets in the Maldives, compare prices on more than one site – TripUtils has not checked these offers and does not rank them by price.
Airport transfer
Pre-booked airport and city transfers: you see the price for the route and car type before you book.
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Tours and tickets in Maldives
Tours, tickets, day trips and local transport passes; strong range in Asia. Search your city – the offer differs by place.
Mobile tickets for museums and attractions. Search your city – not every sight is listed.
Self-guided audio tours on your phone. Search your city – coverage differs by place.
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Flight delayed or cancelled? Flight delay compensation (EU261)
Common questions
Is 10 GB enough for 14 days in the Maldives?
Saily sells only one Maldives plan: 1 GB for 7 days. If your resort Wi‑Fi covers most of your use, that may be enough; for more mobile data Saily offers an auto top-up option at checkout. The 6–9 GB estimate plus buffer lands on 10 GB. Hotel Wi‑Fi is not counted. Streaming video on mobile is the usual reason to go larger.
Should I roam in the Maldives instead?
The Maldives is outside EU roaming. As of 22 Oct 2026, A1’s Roaming Pass bills €9.90 per started GB there (zone 3) and Drei sells 1 GB for €10 or 5 GB for €20, valid 15 days. Compare that with an eSIM quote for the same GB.
How much data do I need for 7, 14 or 30 days in the Maldives?
With normal use (maps, messaging, social, no daily video) TripUtils estimates: 7 days: 3–5 GB, plan for 5 GB (no single Saily plan that large — top up); 14 days: 6–9 GB, plan for 10 GB (no single Saily plan that large — top up); 30 days: 12–18 GB, plan for 20 GB (no single Saily plan that large — top up). Saily prices as listed on 19 Oct 2026.
Why is there only a 1 GB plan for the Maldives?
That is all Saily lists for the Maldives (US$14.99 for 1 GB / 7 days on 19 Oct 2026); Saily suggests auto top-up for more data. For bigger needs compare home-network options: Drei sells 5 GB for 15 days for €20, and A1’s Roaming Pass bills €9.90 per started GB there (zone 3).
Do I need a plug adapter in the Maldives?
WorldStandards lists Types C, D and G at 230 V / 50 Hz for the Maldives and says most sockets there are universal ones that also take European plugs. A Type G adapter is a cheap backup.
Do you show live Saily prices?
No. The plan table on this page is a dated snapshot from saily.com (22 Oct 2026); the live price is always on Saily. The GB figures are TripUtils estimates.