Bahrain eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for Bahrain is available from €4.99 and active straight away: in Bahrain it connects to the Batelco, Zain Bahrain, stc Bahrain networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 98%. Install it by QR code before you leave — no roaming and no SIM swap.
- Instant email delivery
- 30-day returns
- Support in French
- Visa · Mastercard · Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal
eSIM for Bahrain — at a glance
- From
- €4.99
- Local networks
- Batelco, Zain Bahrain, stc Bahrain
- Technology
- 4G/LTE & 5G
- Network coverage
- 98%
- Activation
- QR code — install before you leave
- Recommended data
- 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming
All eSIM plans for Bahrain
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €5.29 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €14.49 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €23.49 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €31.99 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €38.99 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €51.49 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €80.99 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €4.99 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €10.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €12.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €19.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €35.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €57.99 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €93.99 |
A pearl archipelago set in the Persian Gulf, Bahrain surprises with its blend of modernity and age-old Arab traditions. Between the souks of Manama, the ruins of Dilmun and the Formula 1 circuit, every hour counts. To get between districts, track down a charcoal-grill restaurant or call your hotel for the night, you need a reliable connection from the moment you leave Bahrain International Airport. With an eSIM activated before you even board the plane, you land connected, with no hunt for a shop and no queue for a local SIM.
Flight time from Paris
About 6h30 (direct flight)
Time difference with France
+2h in winter, +1h in summer (UTC+3)
Best time to visit
October to April (mild temperatures, between 17 and 28 °C)
Power socket type
Type G (adapter essential from France)
Why choose an eSIM for your stay in Bahrain?
Bahrain is one of the most digitised Gulf states, with 4G/LTE and 5G network coverage above 98% of the territory. The local operators Batelco, Zain Bahrain and STC Bahrain offer excellent speeds, including in residential areas, Manama hotels and tourist sites such as Qal'at al-Bahrain. But buying a physical SIM at the airport means queues, activation fees and sometimes a copy of your passport. With a Simpartout eSIM, you get around all of that: activation is done from your phone before you leave, and your data plan starts automatically on landing. This is particularly useful for short stays, since many travellers from France spend only a weekend in Bahrain from Dubai, where every minute lost on formalities is a minute less to explore.
Network coverage in Bahrain
Operator
Batelco
+ Zain Bahrain
Technology
4G/LTE & 5G
Coverage
98%
How to install your Bahrain eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Bahrain, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching Bahrain, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Bahrain, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching Bahrain, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
Recommended for you
Short trip
For a trip of 3 to 7 days, go for an unlimited plan.
Business trip
Video calls and emails: choose a high-speed plan.
Long stay
For a month or more, our high-capacity plans offer the best value for money.
Families
Several devices to connect? Pick a plan that allows hotspot sharing and comes with plenty of data.
eSIM, local SIM or Wi-Fi hotspot: which suits Bahrain best?
| eSIM | Local SIM card | Wi-Fi hotspot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant (QR code) | Bought on arrival | Pick-up/delivery |
| Installation | 2 minutes | SIM swap | Extra device |
| Price | From €4.99 | €5–30 | €5–15/day |
| Network | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE |
| Devices | 1 smartphone | 1 smartphone | Up to 5 devices |
| Flexibility | Top up at any time | Fixed data | Daily rental |
| Recommendation | Ideal for travellers | For long stays | For groups/families |