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Airalo Spain eSIM: which plan for how many days
Airalo sells Spain as fixed-data plans (from $4) and unlimited plans (from $11), on the Orange network. Here is what each costs today, which one fits your trip length, when Saily or your own carrier is the better deal, and how to set it up before you land in Madrid, Barcelona or Seville.
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The 30-second answer
Best plan for most week-long Spain trips: Airalo 5GB for 7 days ($8). It covers maps, the Metro, messages and some social media.
Heavy use (streaming, hotspot): Airalo unlimited, 7 days for $23.50.
Two weeks to a month: Airalo 10GB for 15 days ($13.50) or 20GB for 30 days ($20). Saily's 30-day plans cost a little more (20GB $22.99), but its 3GB / 30-day plan ($6.99) is the cheapest way to cover a long, light-use stay.
Spain plus other countries: use a regional plan instead; Airalo lists EU + UK plans from $4 and Europe plans from $5 (see Best eSIM for Europe).
See Airalo Spain plans →
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Airalo Spain fixed-data plans (checked October 15, 2026)
| Valid for | Data and price |
|---|---|
| 3 days | 1GB $4.00 · 3GB $5.50 |
| 7 days | 3GB $6.00 · 5GB $8.00 · 10GB $13.00 |
| 15 days | 5GB $8.50 · 10GB $13.50 · 20GB $19.00 |
| 30 days | 5GB $9.00 · 10GB $14.00 · 20GB $20.00 · 50GB $39.00 |
Airalo Spain unlimited plans
| Plan | Price | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited, 3 days | $11.00 | $3.67 |
| Unlimited, 5 days | $17.00 | $3.40 |
| Unlimited, 7 days | $23.50 | $3.36 |
| Unlimited, 10 days | $32.00 | $3.20 |
| Unlimited, 15 days | $43.00 | $2.87 |
| Unlimited, 30 days | $63.00 | $2.10 |
Airalo's Spain page opens on the unlimited tab; the fixed-data plans are under "Fixed data". It lists Orange as the network. It did not state a speed cap for unlimited plans; unlimited eSIM plans often slow down after heavy daily use, so read the plan's fair-usage line in the app before you pay.
Which plan for your trip length
| Trip | Light use (maps, messages) | Heavy use (streaming, hotspot) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days (Madrid or Barcelona weekend) | Airalo 3GB / 3 days, $5.50 | Airalo unlimited 3 days, $11 |
| 7 days | Airalo 5GB / 7 days, $8 | Airalo unlimited 7 days, $23.50 |
| 10 days | Airalo 10GB / 15 days, $13.50 | Airalo unlimited 10 days, $32 |
| 15 days | Airalo 10GB / 15 days, $13.50 | Airalo 20GB / 15 days, $19, or unlimited $43 |
| 30 days | Airalo 10GB / 30 days, $14, or Saily 3GB / 30 days, $6.99 for very light use | Airalo 50GB / 30 days, $39, or unlimited $63 |
Saily's Spain plans on October 15, 2026: 1GB / 7 days $3.99; 3GB $6.99, 5GB $9.99, 10GB $15.99, 20GB $22.99 (each 30 days). Rough data use: maps and messaging run around 100-300MB a day; a day of Instagram and photo uploads can reach 1GB.
Common questions
Which Airalo Spain plan is best for 7 days?
For most travelers, Airalo's 5GB / 7-day Spain plan ($8 on October 15, 2026). For streaming or hotspot use, the 7-day unlimited plan ($23.50).
Does Airalo have fixed-data plans for Spain?
Yes. Besides unlimited plans (from $11 for 3 days), Airalo sells Spain plans from 1GB / 3 days ($4) up to 50GB / 30 days ($39). They are under the Fixed data tab on Airalo's Spain page.
Is Saily cheaper than Airalo for Spain?
Mostly not, on October 15, 2026: at 30 days Airalo charged $9 for 5GB, $14 for 10GB and $20 for 20GB, against Saily's $9.99, $15.99 and $22.99. Saily's 3GB / 30-day plan ($6.99) has no Airalo match, so it wins for a long trip with very light use.
Which network does Airalo use in Spain?
Airalo's Spain page lists Orange as the network for its Spain eSIMs.
Is Airalo cheaper than AT&T or Verizon in Spain?
Usually. AT&T's International Day Pass and Verizon's TravelPass both charge $12 a day (about $84 for a week), compared with $8 for Airalo's 5GB / 7-day plan. Many T-Mobile plans include basic data in Spain.
Check your US carrier first (it may be free or cheaper)
| Carrier | Spain option | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile | Many plans include data and texting in Spain at no extra cost; higher plans include some high-speed GB | Basic plans are slow abroad. Check "International" in your plan details. |
| AT&T | International Day Pass: $12/day for one line, $6/day for each extra line, max 10 charged days per bill | 7 days = $84 for one line, far more than any eSIM above |
| Verizon | TravelPass: $12/day in most countries | Charges apply on every day you use the phone abroad unless you turn data roaming off |
How to set up an Airalo eSIM for Spain
- Check your phone: it must support eSIM and be carrier-unlocked. On iPhone: Settings > General > About, look for "Carrier Lock: No SIM restrictions".
- Buy and install at home on Wi-Fi a day or two before you fly. Airalo says you can install as soon as you like; don't delete the eSIM after installing.
- Label it "Spain", keep your home line on for calls and texts if you want, and set Cellular Data to the Spain eSIM.
- Turn data roaming ON for the Spain eSIM and OFF for your home line so your carrier can't start a $12 day pass.
- When you land, switch the Spain line on and give it a minute to find the Orange network. If there's no data, toggle airplane mode once.
Before you fly: checklist
- Phone unlocked and eSIM-capable
- Plan length covers your last day (count arrival and departure days)
- eSIM installed on Wi-Fi at home, QR code or app login saved
- Home line: data roaming off (avoids day-pass charges)
- Offline Google Maps of the cities you'll visit downloaded as a backup
What to do
Pick by trip length from the table above, then buy from the provider's Spain page:
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See Yesim Spain plans →
Affiliate links. Yesim's Spain prices were not checked for this guide, so compare them on its page before buying.
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