Malawi Travel eSIM
A week in Malawi at standard use (about 1GB a day) costs US$65.60 on the 10GB, 30 day Malawi (Africa) plan, and two weeks US$129.70 on the 20GB, 30 day Malawi (Global) plan.
Roams on Airtel, up to 4G.
Your trip
About 1GB a day
Malawi (Africa): 10GB, 30 daysUS$65.60
US$6.56 per GB
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The RoamMore Malawi eSIM runs on Airtel (4G), with plans of 1GB or more from US$9.70 and unlimited daily plans from US$8.10 a day, or one price for the whole trip on Endless, from US$44.60 for a week. Days start when it first connects in Malawi, not when you install it.
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Malawi eSIM key facts
- Networks
- Airtel (4G)
- Cheapest plan, 1GB or more
- US$9.70 for 1GB, 7 days
- Best price per GB
- US$6.48 per GB on 20GB, 30 days (US$129.70)
- Plans
- 14: 6 fixed, 8 unlimited daily
- Popular plans
- 1GB, 7 days: US$9.70
- 3GB, 30 days: US$23.80
- 10GB, 30 days: US$70.20
- 20GB, 30 days: US$129.70
- Unlimited daily
- from US$8.10 a day (500MB a day at full speed)
- Endless, one trip price
- US$44.60 for a week at 500MB a day
- Regional plans that also cover it
- Days start
- On first connection in Malawi
- Install window
- 180 days from purchase
- Internet exit (breakout)
- Singapore
- Hotspot
- Allowed on the daily plans
- Calls and texts
- Data only; app calls work
Prices and networks checked 27 Sep 2026 from our live catalogue. Reviewed by Nicholas, founder.
Malawi eSIM data plans
One block of data for a set number of days. Prices in USD, updated 27 Sep 2026.
Enter code BIRTHDAY30 at checkout for 30% off every plan below.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | 7 days | $9.70 USD | Buy |
| 3GB | 15 days | $22.50 USD | Buy |
| 3GB | 30 days | $23.80 USD | Buy |
| 5GB | 30 days | $36.10 USD | Buy |
| 10GB | 30 days | $70.20 USD | Buy |
| 20GB | 30 days | $129.70 USD | Buy |
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Unlimited Malawi eSIM: daily plans
A fresh block of full-speed data every day, then unlimited at reduced speed. Rows marked Endless open Endless, where you pick your days and pay one price for the whole trip. On the other rows, choose your days at checkout.
Enter code BIRTHDAY30 at checkout for 30% off every plan below.
| Full speed / day | Billing | Price / day | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500MB | per day | $8.10 USD | Choose |
| 1GB | per day | $9 USD | Choose |
| 1GB | per day | $12 USD | Choose |
| 2GB | per day | $17.40 USD | Choose |
| 2GB | per day | $20.90 USD | Choose |
| 3GB | per day | $28.90 USD | Choose |
| 5GB | per day | $36.80 USD | Choose |
| 10GB | per day | $44.20 USD | Choose |
How much is a Malawi eSIM for one or two weeks?
The cheapest plan that covers each trip: one of these, or a regional plan that covers it where that costs less or none here is big enough.
| Data use | One week | Two weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Lightabout 300MB a day | US$22.503GB, 15 days | US$36.105GB, 30 days |
| Standardabout 1GB a day | US$65.60Malawi (Africa): 10GB, 30 days | US$129.70Malawi (Global): 20GB, 30 days |
| Heavyabout 2GB a day | US$121.802GB a day | US$243.602GB a day |
Malawi eSIM FAQ
How much is a Malawi eSIM for a week?
Standard use, about 1GB a day, costs US$65.60 on the 10GB, 30 day Malawi (Africa) plan; light use (300MB a day) US$22.50 (3GB, 15 days) and heavy use (2GB a day) US$121.80 (2GB a day).
How much is a Malawi eSIM for two weeks?
Standard use, about 1GB a day, costs US$129.70 on the 20GB, 30 day Malawi (Global) plan; light use (300MB a day) US$36.10 (5GB, 30 days) and heavy use (2GB a day) US$243.60 (2GB a day).
Does the Malawi eSIM have 5G?
No. Airtel, its network in Malawi, runs at up to 4G.
Which networks does the Malawi eSIM use?
It connects to Airtel (4G), our partner network in Malawi.
Which regional eSIM also covers Malawi?
Two regional eSIMs cover Malawi as well: the Africa eSIM from US$9.90 (up to 29 countries) and the Global eSIM from US$11.90 (up to 129 countries). Each covers several countries on one plan, handy if the trip also takes in Kenya or the Seychelles.
Can I share the Malawi eSIM data by hotspot?
Yes, on the daily plans, from US$8.10 a day; hotspot use counts toward the same daily allowance.
When do the days start on the Malawi eSIM?
On first connection in Malawi, not at purchase or install. Install it on wifi before you fly, up to 180 days after buying.
Can I make calls with the Malawi eSIM?
No, it is data only, with no Malawi number: WhatsApp and FaceTime calls work over the data.
Where does the Malawi eSIM connect to the internet from?
From Singapore, so apps may see you there rather than in Malawi, which mostly matters to banking and streaming.
Heading somewhere else?
One eSIM can cover a whole region, handy for multi-country trips.
Travel eSIM guides for Malawi
Ready to land online in Malawi?
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