Sri Lanka eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for Sri Lanka is available from €2.69 and active straight away: in Sri Lanka it connects to the Dialog, Mobitel, Dialog Axiata, SLT-Mobitel, Hutch networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 78. 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 Sri Lanka — at a glance
- From
- €2.69
- Local networks
- Dialog, Mobitel, Dialog Axiata, SLT-Mobitel, Hutch
- Technology
- 4G/LTE
- Network coverage
- 78
- 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 Sri Lanka
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €2.69 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €8.49 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €13.49 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €18.49 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €25.49 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €34.99 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €58.99 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €2.99 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €4.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €6.99 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €10.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €17.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €28.99 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €41.99 |
Wild elephants in Minneriya National Park, trains hanging in the mist of the Ella tea plantations, the golden temples of Kandy, the pristine beaches of Mirissa: Sri Lanka is an island that gathers in a single country the most enchanting side of South Asia. But getting between these treasures without a connection is like playing adventurer from another era. Distances are deceptive, roads wind, and accommodation is often tucked away from town centres. Activate your Simpartout eSIM before you take off from Paris and step off the plane at Bandaranaike Airport already connected, ready to follow your itinerary with no hassle.
Flight time from Paris
About 9h30 to 11h depending on the stop (Colombo; direct flights are rare, with a stop often in Doha, Dubai or Abu Dhabi)
Time difference with France
+4h30 in winter (UTC+1 in France), +3h30 in summer (UTC+2 in France); Sri Lanka is on UTC+5:30
Best time to visit
West coast and centre: December to March. East coast: May to September. The country can be visited all year depending on the region.
Power socket type
Type D/G/M. Adapter essential for travellers from France
Why you need an eSIM in Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, the carriers Dialog and Mobitel offer decent 4G coverage in big towns such as Colombo, Kandy or Galle, but the network becomes more temperamental in the highlands of the Nuwara Eliya region or on the forest tracks of Yala National Park. Buying a local physical SIM at Colombo airport is technically possible, but the process means showing your passport, filling in forms and waiting in a sometimes long queue after a flight of nearly ten hours from Paris, which is exactly what you do not want on arrival. With an eSIM ordered from France, everything is set up before you even board the plane. You use Google Maps to navigate coastal roads, book your tuk-tuks and train tickets through local apps, and share your photos in real time from the terraced rice fields. A simple, light solution, tailored to the roaming this many-sided country calls for.
Network coverage in Sri Lanka
Operator
Dialog
+ Mobitel
Technology
4G/LTE
Coverage
78
How to install your Sri Lanka eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka 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 €2.69 | €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 |