Airalo
$17.00 5 GB · 7 days
See planSet up your eSIM in 4 steps
- Make sure your phone is eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
- Buy the plan, then scan the QR code you receive (or install through the provider's app), on Wi-Fi.
- When you arrive, turn on the eSIM line for data, and turn on roaming for that line only.
- Keep your main SIM for calls and texts, with data roaming turned off.
Your phone must be eSIM-compatible and unlocked.
Bhutan eSIM: plans compared for 2026
The bar shows price per GB: shorter is cheaper. Click a column header to sort.
| Network | 5G | Hotspot | CTA | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $17.00 | $3.40 |
B-Mobile | Yes | Not specified | See plan |
All checked plans (17)
| Airalo | 1 GB | 3 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 3 | $11.50 | $3.83 |
| Airalo | 3 GB | 7 | $12.50 | $4.17 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 7 | $17.00 | $3.40 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 7 | $29.50 | $2.95 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 15 | $18.50 | $3.70 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 15 | $32.50 | $3.25 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 15 | $53.00 | $2.65 |
| Airalo | 5 GB | 30 | $20.50 | $4.10 |
| Airalo | 10 GB | 30 | $36.00 | $3.60 |
| Airalo | 20 GB | 30 | $49.00 | $2.45 |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 3 | $26.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 5 | $39.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 7 | $50.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 10 | $65.00 | — |
| Airalo | Unlimited | 15 | $99.00 | — |
| Yesim | 1 GB | 30 | $169.68 | $169.68 |
Full ranking
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9.5out of 10
How the score is calculated
Score out of 10 = 60% price (relative to the cheapest in the table) + 15% network (5G listed, network named) + 10% hotspot use + 15% range of options (unlimited available, number of durations).
Frequently asked questions
What's the cheapest eSIM for Bhutan?
Among the providers we compare, the cheapest plan for a typical trip is from Airalo, at $17.00. Prices are checked on the official websites and dated at the top of the page.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
Most iPhones from the XS onward, recent Samsung Galaxy phones and Google Pixels from the Pixel 3 onward are compatible. The phone also has to be unlocked. On iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for the "EID" line.
When should I install my eSIM?
Install it before you leave, on Wi-Fi, but turn on the data line when you arrive. Most plans only start at the first connection to the local network.
Do I keep my regular phone number?
Yes. Your main SIM can stay active for calls and texts; the travel eSIM only handles data. Remember to turn off data roaming on your main line.
Can I top up an eSIM in Bhutan?
Most providers let you add data from their app. Terms vary, so check the plan page before you buy.