Madagascar eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for Madagascar is available from €11.51 and active straight away: in Madagascar it connects to the Orange Madagascar, Airtel Madagascar, Telma (Yas) networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 45. 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 Madagascar — at a glance
- From
- €11.51
- Local networks
- Orange Madagascar, Airtel Madagascar, Telma (Yas)
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Network coverage
- 45
- 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 Madagascar
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €12.63 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €35.22 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €57.81 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €80.41 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €114.28 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €170.76 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €11.51 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €20.53 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €28.45 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €43.70 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €69.11 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €114.28 |
Madagascar is a world apart: lemurs in baobab forests, red tracks winding towards isolated villages, turquoise beaches on the Mozambique Channel and biodiversity found nowhere else on Earth. But the Big Island is also a destination where logistics can quickly become a headache. Finding your way on unmarked roads, finding last-minute accommodation, contacting a local guide: all of it takes a reliable connection. With an eSIM activated from Paris before you even board, you arrive at Ivato already connected, without looking for a carrier shop in the capital. A precious asset for exploring this extraordinary island with peace of mind.
Flight time from Paris
About 11 to 13 hours with one stop (via Réunion, Mauritius or Nairobi; no regular direct flight)
Time difference with France
+2h in winter, +1h in summer (Madagascar is on UTC+3, with no clock change)
Best time to visit
April to November (dry season); avoid January to March, the cyclone season
Power socket type
Types C, D, E and J. Generally compatible with French sockets, adapter not always required
Why an eSIM is especially useful in Madagascar
Madagascar is a magnificent but logistically demanding destination. The network covers only about 45% of the territory, mainly the big cities such as Antananarivo, Toamasina and Mahajanga and the main roads. In these covered areas, 4G is available and perfectly usable for navigating, calling or sending photos. The real problem for a traveller from France is getting a local SIM: the Orange Madagascar, Airtel or Telma shops are concentrated in town, queues can be long, and the documentation required varies by point of sale. A Simpartout eSIM saves you that lost time on arrival. You set it up at your leisure from France, and it activates automatically on landing. Ideal for letting your loved ones know you have arrived, using Maps on National Road 7 or meeting your driver-guide without stress in Tana.
Network coverage in Madagascar
Operator
Orange Madagascar
+ Airtel Madagascar
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
45
How to install your Madagascar eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar, 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 Madagascar 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 €11.51 | €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 |