Edinburgh eSIM

Which eSIM should I buy for Edinburgh?

Choose the AloOui United Kingdom eSIM. It starts at $3.54 for 1GB over 7 days and runs on Three UK, O2 UK and Vodafone UK with 4G/5G where available. Install it before you fly and you're online the moment you land at Edinburgh Airport (EDI). It works across all of Scotland too, from Glasgow to the Highlands.

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Edinburgh eSIM prices

Prices may change. Always check the product page for the latest prices before purchasing.

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Edinburgh Trams run from the airport straight into the city centre, stopping at Haymarket, Princes Street and St Andrew Square, and continue to Leith and Newhaven. The Airlink 100 bus is the quick alternative to Waverley Bridge. Taxis and ride apps are outside the terminal.

Data tip: buy your tram or bus ticket on your phone and check your route to the hotel while you wait for your bags.

Getting around Edinburgh

• Trams: one line from the airport through the city centre to Leith and Newhaven
• Lothian Buses: the city's main bus network, with live times and mobile tickets in the Lothian Buses app
• Edinburgh Waverley: the main station, right below the Old Town, for trains to Glasgow, the Highlands and London
• Walking: the centre is compact but hilly, so a map with elevation helps on the closes and steps

Where you'll use your data in Edinburgh

• Old Town and the Royal Mile: Edinburgh Castle, St Giles' Cathedral and the hidden closes
• New Town: Princes Street, George Street and the Georgian streets around them
• Arthur's Seat and Holyrood: the city's extinct volcano, with views over the whole city
• Leith and Dean Village: waterfront restaurants and the riverside village by the Water of Leith

Festival season in Edinburgh

Every August the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the International Festival and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo fill the city with shows and visitors, and Hogmanay brings huge New Year crowds.

Data tip: during festival weeks, save show tickets and venue maps to your phone early in the day. Unlimited Essential means you can check listings all day without counting data.

Day trips from Edinburgh

Glasgow is under an hour by train from Waverley. St Andrews, Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond make easy day trips, and tours head north to the Highlands and Loch Ness. Download offline maps before driving through the Highlands, where signal is thinner in the glens. Heading south? See our London and Manchester guides.

Need a UK phone number?

Studying, working or staying longer? UK Local eSIM gives you a real +44 number with calls, SMS and data, active for 6 months. Anyone can buy it.

Set up in 2 minutes

Install the emailed QR code over Wi-Fi before you fly, then turn on AloOui and data roaming when you land. Your plan starts when you connect in the UK, not when you install. It covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Hotspot works on supported phones and uses the same allowance. Contact our support team through the AloOui Help Center.

Edinburgh eSIM FAQs

Does my eSIM work as soon as I land at Edinburgh Airport?

Yes. Turn it on when you land and you're connected on Three UK, O2 UK or Vodafone UK before you reach the tram stop.

Which plan is best for the Edinburgh Fringe?

Unlimited Essential for 7 days ($24.62) lets you check listings, maps and tickets all day. Choose Plus if you'll post lots of video.

Does the UK eSIM work in the Scottish Highlands?

Yes. It covers all of Scotland on the UK's main networks. Signal is thinner in remote glens, so download offline maps before long drives.

Can I use it on the tram and Airlink bus?

Yes. You can buy tickets in the apps and track your route live from the airport to the city.

Can I get a UK number in Edinburgh?

Yes. Choose a UK plan with minutes and SMS, or UK Local eSIM for a +44 number that stays active for 6 months.