Reuse it next trip
Already have eSIM BFF from another country? Just add a Djibouti package — no new install.
eSIM for Djibouti
🇩🇯 Djibouti eSIM from YER 1,225.00
Djibouti City is LTE. Lake Assal and the Tadjourah road are town-to-town. You land connected on Djibouti Telecom, then top up anytime on the same eSIM.
- LTE
- 30 days from first connection
- Hotspot included
- Tax included
Plans & prices
Djibouti eSIM data plans — tax included
All Djibouti plans run 30 days from the moment you first connect. Prices below are indicative until we open orders.
Most popular
5 GB
YER 2,475.00
YER 495.00 per GB · indicative
- 30 days
- Hotspot included
- Top up anytime
Indicative prices in USD, tax included when we sell. Data-only eSIM — your home number keeps working for calls and SMS.
Coverage in Djibouti
Which networks does the Djibouti eSIM use?
Your eSIM roams on Djibouti Telecom, the largest network in Djibouti. Expect LTE across Djibouti; 5G is not yet offered to roaming profiles here.
Good to know before you go
- Install before you fly.
Top up at 0 GB
Our dashboard loads without data. Run out in Djibouti City and you can still buy more.
Family-friendly
Order several Djibouti eSIMs at once. Each traveler scans their own QR code.
No app required
Install from email. Manage the Djibouti package from the dashboard — it loads at 0 GB.
Best eSIM for Djibouti
Best eSIM for Djibouti in 2026
People searching “Djibouti eSIM”, “eSIM Djibouti” or “best eSIM for Djibouti” want the same thing: data on Djibouti Telecom without an airport queue.
For a typical trip to Djibouti City the useful pick is a prepaid 5 GB plan at YER 2,475.00, 30 days from first connection, hotspot on. That is the eSIM BFF Djibouti package. You install the profile once; the next country is a top-up, not a new eSIM.
| If you care about | Pick |
|---|---|
| One profile for this trip and the next | eSIM BFF — same eSIM, new Djibouti package |
| A huge marketplace / app | Airalo — usually a fresh country eSIM |
| Unlimited days, not gigabytes | Holafly — priced per day, hotspot often limited |
| Networks in Djibouti | Djibouti Telecom · LTE |
Also see prepaid eSIM and eSIM vs physical SIM.
How to get online
Setting up your Djibouti eSIM in three steps
- 01
Buy before you fly
Choose a plan above. The QR code and one-tap install link arrive by email within seconds.
- 02
Install on Wi-Fi
Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM, then scan. Turn on Data Roaming for the new line. iPhone guide · Android guide
- 03
Land in Djibouti
Switch the line on. Within a minute you see Djibouti Telecom in the status bar and your 30 days begin.
FAQ
Djibouti eSIM questions
How much does an eSIM for Djibouti cost?
Plans for Djibouti start at YER 1,225.00 for 1 GB (30 days). The most popular option is 5 GB for YER 2,475.00. All prices include tax and there is no activation fee.
Which networks does the Djibouti eSIM connect to?
Your eSIM roams on Djibouti Telecom — the largest network in Djibouti. Coverage is LTE/4G across the country.
Do I need to install a new eSIM for Djibouti if I already have eSIM BFF?
No. If you already installed eSIM BFF on a previous trip, just buy a Djibouti package in your dashboard. It attaches to the eSIM you already have and works as soon as you land.
Does the Djibouti eSIM include a phone number?
It is a data-only eSIM. Your normal number keeps working for calls and SMS through your home SIM, and apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime and Telegram work over the eSIM data. This keeps prices low and setup simple.
Can I use hotspot with the Djibouti eSIM?
Yes. Tethering is included on every plan, so you can share your Djibouti data with a laptop or a travel partner.
When should I buy my Djibouti eSIM?
Buy it before you fly and install it on Wi-Fi at home. The 30-day validity only starts when your phone first connects to a network in Djibouti, so buying early costs nothing.
What is the best eSIM for Djibouti?
The best Djibouti eSIM for most travelers is a prepaid data plan on Djibouti Telecom that you install once and can top up later. eSIM BFF is built for that: 5 GB is YER 2,475.00 (tax included), hotspot is on, and the same profile takes the next country. Airalo and Holafly also cover Djibouti — Airalo is usually a new country eSIM, Holafly is priced per day. Pick BFF if you want one profile and a GB price; pick Holafly if you truly need unlimited.
Anything I should know about data in Djibouti?
Install before you fly.
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All of Africa →Traveling on from Djibouti?
Same eSIM. Just add a package for the next country.
Land in Djibouti with your BFF already on.
From YER 1,225.00 (indicative). Same eSIM next trip.
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