eSIM for Cyprus

Viasimo's Cyprus eSIM starts at $1.29 for 500 MB over 1 day, running on Epic and Vodafone with 5G where available. Plans last 1 to 180 days, arrive by email in minutes and install from your phone's settings, with no app.

Works everywhere in Cyprus

Ammochostos
Keryneia
Larnaca
Larnaka
Limassol
Nicosia
Northern Cyprus

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Unlimited data · 3 Days$6.99

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Network

Which networks does the Cyprus eSIM use?

Host networks: Epic / Vodafone

Your eSIM picks one automatically; you do not choose or switch between them.

Data: 500 MB – 50 GB or unlimited
Validity: 1–180 days
Speed: 4G LTE / 5G
Hotspot / tethering: Supported on most devices
Activation: Starts when you first connect in your destination
Speed management: Roughly 2-3 GB per day at full speed, sometimes less depending on the local carrier, then reduced
Top-ups: Add more data from your account, before the plan expires
Text messages (SMS): Data only: use an app for verification codes
Connects via: Belgium
Unused validity: 180 days before it must be installed

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Choosing a plan

How much data do you need?

The allowances below are our sizing recommendations, not measurements. The plan beside each one is the cheapest option on this page that covers it.

Recommended data allowances matched to the plans sold for this destination
You are	Plan for	Cheapest plan that covers it
LightMaps, messaging and the occasional lookup	About 1 GB a week	$1.591 GB, 7 days
TypicalMaps, social, photos and some browsing	About 3 to 7 GB a week	$4.595 GB, 30 days
HeavyVideo streaming, video calls and uploads	10 GB a week or more	$8.0010 GB, 30 days
Working or sharingTethering a laptop, calls and cloud sync	20 GB a week or more	$13.99Unlimited, 7 days

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About this eSIM

Cyprus gives you 5G in the coastal cities, carried by two operators, Epic and Vodafone, which makes the coverage picture simple to reason about. The island's population lives along the south coast and that is where the network is concentrated. The Troodos massif in the middle and the wild Akamas in the west are the exceptions.

Getting online when you land

Load the profile onto your handset before departure, over your home wifi, then leave it dormant. Arriving at Larnaca or Paphos and only then trying to download a profile is the one avoidable mistake, because the download itself needs a connection you do not yet have.

Once you are on the ground, enable the profile and switch on data roaming against it. It should register within a minute or two. Both airports sit close to their cities and you will have a working map before the bus or the hire car pulls out.

Keep your normal SIM active for voice. Cyprus runs on phone calls for anything practical: villa keys, boat trips, restaurant confirmations, the man with the spare car park space.

The networks you'll be on

Epic and Vodafone are the operators here, both offering 4G LTE and 5G where it has been rolled out, and your phone attaches to whichever has the better signal.

Because there are two networks, a village where one is weak may still be reached by the other. Either way the picture is predictable: what works today in a given spot will work tomorrow, and the strong areas are strong consistently.

You will find 5G around the main urban centres and 4G across the rest of the inhabited south, with 3G surfacing in mountain villages and on the emptier stretches. Even the 3G tier is fine for navigation and messaging; it is video and large uploads that suffer.

Where coverage holds, and where it thins

Consistently good: Larnaca and the salt lake road, Limassol and its long seafront, Paphos including Kato Paphos and the harbour, Nicosia inside and around the Venetian walls, Ayia Napa and Protaras, and the A1 and A6 motorways that string them together. Paralimni, Polis and the larger inland towns are covered too.

Weaker: the Troodos mountains. The road up to Mount Olympus, the painted churches scattered through the Solea and Marathasa valleys, and villages like Kakopetria, Omodos and Platres sit in terrain that blocks signal, and you will lose and regain it repeatedly on the drive.

Thin to none: the Akamas peninsula beyond Lara Bay, where the track deteriorates and the towers stop; the Avakas gorge; parts of the Karpas approach; and the sea on longer boat excursions.

One planning point that catches people out. Northern Cyprus operates on a separate set of networks from the Republic, so do not assume your data simply continues when you cross the Green Line at Ledra Street or a vehicle checkpoint. Treat a day trip to Northern Cyprus as an offline day unless you have specifically arranged otherwise, and download your maps and directions beforehand.

What you'll actually use data for here

Driving support. Cyprus drives on the left, road names are signposted in both Greek and Latin script, and mountain routes fork constantly with no obvious main road, so live navigation is doing real work rather than being a nicety.

Beyond that: beach and weather checks, particularly in shoulder season when the wind decides whether a boat trip runs; booking tavernas and beach loungers in Ayia Napa and Protaras during peak weeks; archaeological site opening hours, which change seasonally and are not always posted where you would expect; and translation, though English is very widely spoken and you will need it more for reading Greek signage than for talking to people.

If you are here for a wedding or a longer stay, you will also lean on data for the mundane admin of car hire excess, apartment check-in codes and grocery delivery, all of which are handled online.

Before you fly

Cache offline maps of the whole island rather than a single city. It is one small download and it covers every mountain village turnoff you did not plan on taking.

Screenshot villa or hotel directions along with the owner's number. Addressing in Cypriot villages is loose, and a photo of the written directions beats a search result.

Take a car charger. Between navigation, photos and a handset working harder in the mountains, a full day of driving will flatten a battery.

Finally, if the north is on your itinerary, sort out your maps, your route and your insurance paperwork in advance while you are still on a solid connection. Doing it standing at a checkpoint with no data is exactly the scenario worth avoiding.

Unlimited runs at full speed up to a fair-use limit, then continues slower.

Before you buy

Important to know

This is a data-only eSIM. It carries no calls or SMS on its own number.
Your existing number stays on your primary SIM, so calls and verification texts keep working.
Your phone must support eSIM, and some carrier-locked phones cannot install one.
Signal varies with location, terrain, congestion and your handset. Dense urban areas are consistently better served than remote ones.
5G only works where the host network has deployed it and your phone supports it. Everywhere else it falls back to 4G LTE.
The eSIM selects a host network automatically. You cannot pick or switch between them.
Unlimited plans run at full speed up to a fair-use limit, then continue at a reduced speed. Read the fair usage policy

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Frequently asked questions

Does an eSIM work in Cyprus?

Yes. Your Cyprus eSIM connects automatically the moment you arrive, with no roaming fees and nothing to set up at the airport. The host networks it can use are Epic, Vodafone. Coverage runs on 4G LTE and 5G where the network has rolled it out, and falls back to 4G elsewhere.

Do I get 5G in Cyprus?

Yes, where it has been deployed. 5G runs on Epic, Vodafone in Cyprus, and your eSIM uses it automatically on a 5G-capable phone, dropping back to 4G LTE outside covered areas. No country is covered everywhere, so 5G availability varies by location.

Which mobile networks will I use in Cyprus?

In the Republic of Cyprus your eSIM connects to Vodafone, the network Cyta runs as a Vodafone partner since 2004, or to Epic. Your phone picks the stronger signal automatically. The island's third operator, PrimeTel, isn't used. If coverage drops in a village, manually selecting the other network in your phone's settings can help.

Why does a hotel number in Kyrenia start with +90 392?

Northern Cyprus uses the Turkish international code, +90, with the 392 area code, and runs separate mobile networks from the Republic. Calling one of these numbers from your home SIM is charged as an international call to Turkey. Messaging or calling the hotel on WhatsApp before you cross is usually easier and cheaper.

Can I drive a hire car from Larnaca or Paphos into Northern Cyprus?

Only with the right insurance. The UK Foreign Office says you need valid insurance documents for the north to be allowed through, and cars hired in the Republic often aren't covered. You can buy insurance at some crossing points, such as Agios Dometios in Nicosia, but check your rental agreement first.

How do I get wildfire alerts on my phone in Cyprus?

The UK Foreign Office says wildfire risk is high from April to October and advises registering your phone to receive emergency alerts from the Cypriot authorities. Keep your home SIM active for any alerts sent by SMS, follow instructions from emergency services, and call 112 if you're in danger.

Is there a bus from Larnaca Airport to Ayia Napa or Limassol?

Yes. Shuttle buses run from Larnaca Airport to Limassol, Nicosia, Ayia Napa, Protaras and Paralimni, and local buses serve Larnaca town about 4 km away. From Paphos Airport there are buses to Paphos Harbour and direct services to Limassol, Nicosia and Larnaca. Check timetables on your phone before you leave the terminal, as summer queues can be long.

How much data do I need for 7 days in Cyprus?

For 7 days in Cyprus, Viasimo sells 1 GB for $1.59 and unlimited data for $13.99. Our sizing recommendation, not a measurement: maps, messaging and the occasional lookup, about 1 GB a week; maps, social, photos and some browsing, about 3 to 7 GB a week. The data calculator on this site works it out from how you actually use your phone.

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Know before you go

Cyprus: what to know before you land

In the Republic of Cyprus your eSIM connects to Vodafone, the partner network run by the incumbent Cyta, or to Epic, the main challenger. Most visitors arrive through Larnaca or Paphos, both with direct buses to the main resorts. Things to plan for are crossing into the north, where hire-car insurance and Turkish +90 392 numbers apply, and the April–October wildfire season.

Emergency: 112
Plugs: G 230V
Currency: Euro (EUR)

Main airports

LCA Larnaca International Airport
PFO Paphos International Airport

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Cyta's Vodafone network, Epic and PrimeTel

Cyprus has a short history of mobile competition. Cyta, the island's dominant telecoms provider, launched mobile service in 1988, and in 2004 it signed a network partnership with Vodafone, which is why its mobile network carries the Vodafone name. Epic is the main alternative, and PrimeTel runs a smaller third network.

Your eSIM can use Vodafone (Cyta) or Epic, but not PrimeTel. You don't need to pick, because the phone chooses whichever signal is stronger. If a village or beach seems dead, it's worth opening the network settings and manually selecting the other operator before giving up.

Numbers in the Republic start with +357. If you see a number starting +90 392, it's in the north, which uses Turkish dialling codes and separate networks. Calling it from your home SIM is billed as a call to Turkey, so WhatsApp is usually the cheaper way to contact a hotel or car hire firm on that side. Because your eSIM is data only, WhatsApp calls over mobile data are the simplest option either way.

Arriving at Larnaca (LCA) and Paphos (PFO)

Both international airports are run by Hermes Airports. Larnaca is by far the busier, with almost 9.9 million passengers in 2025. It sits about 4 km south-west of Larnaca town, and shuttle buses run from the terminal to Nicosia, Limassol, Ayia Napa, Protaras and Paralimni, alongside local buses into Larnaca. Paphos handled about 3.8 million passengers in 2025. Buses run to Paphos Harbour, with more limited services to Paphos town and Polis, and there are direct buses to Limassol, Nicosia and Larnaca.

With an eSIM set up at home, you can switch it on as you taxi in and check bus times or a pick-up message before you reach passport control. Both airports are busy in summer, and the bus to Ayia Napa or Limassol can be the slowest part of the trip, so it's worth checking departures before you queue for a taxi.

If you're renting a car, remember that Cyprus drives on the left, uses UK-style three-pin type G plugs, and runs at 230V, so a UK car charger and wall adapter will work without converters.

Crossing the Green Line from Nicosia

Many visitors cross from the Republic into the north for a day, often on foot at Ledra Street in central Nicosia or by car at checkpoints such as Agios Dometios. The UK Foreign Office highlights two practical issues.

Car insurance. You must show valid insurance for the north or you'll be turned back. Cars hired in the Republic often aren't covered there, so check with the rental company before you set off. At some crossing points, including Agios Dometios, you can buy insurance for the north at a kiosk.

Photography. The buffer zone and both sides of the line include military positions. The Foreign Office warns that photographing sensitive sites such as military buildings could lead to arrest, so keep your phone away from watchtowers, checkpoints and anything in uniform.

Before you cross, save directions, booking confirmations and any phone numbers you'll need, and make sure you know how you'll contact your hotel or driver. The north uses Turkish dialling codes and separate networks, so don't assume your connection, or your home SIM's roaming deal, works the same way there.

Wildfire season in Troodos and Paphos district

The UK Foreign Office rates the wildfire risk in Cyprus as high from April to October, and fires have repeatedly hit the hills behind Limassol and Paphos and the forested slopes of Troodos. If you're driving up to the painted churches, hiking forest trails or staying in a mountain village in summer, treat your phone as safety kit as well as a map.

The Foreign Office advises registering your phone to receive the Cypriot authorities' emergency alerts, and following guidance from the emergency services.
Keep your home SIM switched on alongside the eSIM, so that any alerts sent by SMS still reach you.
112 is the emergency number for fire, police and ambulance.
Carry a car charger and keep your battery topped up on mountain drives, where signal comes and goes and the phone works harder to stay connected.

If you see smoke or road closures, turn back rather than following a sat-nav detour along forest tracks.

Researched October 2026 · 6 sources

gov.uk Cyprus travel advice: safety and security – GOV.UK
en.wikipedia.org Cyta – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org Telecommunications in Cyprus – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org Larnaca International Airport – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org Paphos International Airport – Wikipedia
worldstandards.eu Plug, socket & voltage by country – WorldStandards

7-day itinerary

Seven days in Cyprus: Larnaca, Nicosia, the Troodos mountains, Limassol and Paphos

A car-based loop for travellers who want more than the beach: Larnaca's old town, the divided capital, two days among Troodos villages and painted churches, then the ancient sites of Kourion and Paphos before flying home from Paphos.

Length: 7 days
Bases: 5

When to go April to early June and late September to October are warm without the fierce July and August heat; wildfire risk is high from April to October, especially in Troodos and the Paphos hills.

Day 1 Larnaca

Larnaca: St Lazarus and the salt lake

Larnaca Airport is about 4 km from town by local bus or taxi. Cyprus drives on the left.

Pick up your hire car or take the local bus into Larnaca. Visit the stone Church of St Lazarus, built over the saint's reputed tomb, then walk the seafront promenade to the medieval fort. In the late afternoon drive to Larnaca Salt Lake, where flamingos winter between roughly November and March, and walk to the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque on its shore.

Signal Your eSIM connects to Vodafone (Cyta) or Epic, with 5G in Larnaca town and at the airport. If one network seems weak, select the other manually.
Day 2 Nicosia

Nicosia, both sides of the Green Line

About 45 minutes by car from Larnaca; park outside the walls and walk.

Explore the Venetian-walled old city of Nicosia. Start at the Cyprus Museum for the island's archaeology, then walk Ledra Street to the pedestrian crossing point. With your passport, cross to the north to see the Büyük Han caravanserai and the Selimiye Mosque, formerly St Sophia Cathedral. Return before evening and keep your camera away from the buffer zone, watchtowers and checkpoints.

Signal Strong 5G on the Republic side. In the north your eSIM will not work, as separate networks with +90 392 numbers operate there, so download a map of the old city and save directions before you cross.
Day 3 Troodos (Kakopetria or Platres)

Troodos: painted churches and Kakopetria

About 1 hour 15 minutes from Nicosia to Asinou on mountain roads.

Drive into the Troodos mountains to see some of the ten Byzantine painted churches on UNESCO's World Heritage list. Start at Panayia Phorviotissa at Asinou near Nikitari, then continue to Ayios Nikolaos tis Stegis at Kakopetria, known for its pitched timber roof. Walk the old lanes of Kakopetria in the afternoon. Opening hours vary and some churches need a key-holder, so check ahead.

Signal Coverage is good in the villages but comes and goes in valleys and on winding roads. Keep your home SIM on for Cypriot emergency alerts during wildfire season.
Day 4 Troodos (Kakopetria or Platres)

Mount Olympos and Kykkos Monastery

Troodos square to Kykkos is about 1 hour by car on winding roads.

Drive up to Troodos square near the summit of Mount Olympos, the island's highest point, and walk part of the Artemis nature trail that circles the peak. In the afternoon follow the mountain road west to Kykkos Monastery, one of the richest on the island, with its mosaics and museum. Stop at the church of St John Lambadistis in Kalopanayiotis on the way back.

Signal Patchy on the forest trails and along the Kykkos road, where you may lose signal for several minutes. Download offline maps and carry a car charger.
Day 5 Limassol

Omodos, Kolossi and Kourion

About 45 minutes from Platres to Omodos, then 40 minutes to Kolossi.

Descend through the wine villages to Omodos, with its cobbled square and Holy Cross monastery. Continue to Kolossi Castle, a square medieval tower once held by the Knights Hospitaller. In the late afternoon visit Kourion, an ancient city on a cliff above the sea, with a restored theatre and Roman house mosaics, then spend the evening on Limassol's seafront.

Signal Signal returns to strong 4G and 5G as you reach the coast. Kourion is exposed and open, with reliable coverage.
Day 6 Paphos

Aphrodite's Rock and Paphos

About 1 hour by car from Limassol to Paphos with the stop.

Drive west along the coast road to Petra tou Romiou, the sea stack linked to the birth of Aphrodite, and stop at the viewpoint above it. In Paphos, spend the afternoon in the Archaeological Park at Kato Paphos, part of a UNESCO site, where Roman villas hold some of the finest floor mosaics in the Mediterranean. End at the Tombs of the Kings, rock-cut chambers north of the harbour.

Signal Good 5G in Paphos town and around the harbour. Coverage is solid at the archaeological sites, though there is little shade for charging breaks.
Day 7 Paphos

Akamas peninsula and departure

About 50 minutes from Paphos to the Baths of Aphrodite; Paphos Airport is about 15 minutes south of town.

Drive north to Polis and Latchi, then on to the Baths of Aphrodite, a shaded spring at the start of walking trails along the Akamas peninsula. Walk a section of the coastal trail for views over the bay before heading back to Paphos airport. If you have more time, the Avakas Gorge on the western side is a popular walk, but it is best avoided in high summer heat.

Signal Coverage is reasonable around Latchi but weakens on Akamas trails and in the gorge. Tell someone your route if you walk alone.

Staying connected on this route

Your eSIM does not work in the north, which uses Turkish networks; save maps and directions before crossing at Ledra Street.
Keep your home SIM switched on alongside the eSIM so wildfire alerts from the Cypriot authorities reach you.
In mountain villages, if one network is weak, choose Vodafone (Cyta) or Epic manually.
Download offline maps of Troodos and Akamas, where mountain roads and trails have signal gaps.

Itinerary sources · 4

whc.unesco.org Painted Churches in the Troodos Region – UNESCO World Heritage Centre
gov.uk Cyprus travel advice: safety and security – GOV.UK
en.wikipedia.org Larnaca International Airport – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org Telecommunications in Cyprus – Wikipedia

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Prices and plans: Every price and allowance on this page is read from the live catalog, not typed in.; Verified October 30, 2026
Host networks: The operator list comes from the network partner that carries this eSIM.; Verified October 30, 2026