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Dublin airport: SIM card or eSIM?

What the airport's own pages say about SIM cards and Wi-Fi at Dublin, and how to have mobile data before you reach the arrivals hall.

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In short

  • SIM cards: sold by Sim Local.
  • Wi-Fi: free, no registration.
  • eSIM: install it at home, and your phone has data when you land.
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What the airport lists

  • SIM cardsSIM cards are sold by Sim Local. Pocket Wi-Fi rental counters are listed as well.
  • Free Wi-FiThe free network is called Dublin Airport Wi-Fi. The airport page states no time limit. No registration is needed. Select the network, open a browser and tap the connect button.

Local SIM or eSIM

eSIMLocal SIM
Where you get itIn the app, before you flyAt the airport: Sim Local
Ready when you landYes, if installed before the flightAfter you have bought and set it up
Phone numberData only, no numberDepends on the pack, see the carrier page
Plans and pricesShown live below, by data size and daysOn the carrier or airport page

Local SIM details change. Confirm them with the carrier or the airport.

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Set it up before you fly

  1. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked: eSIM compatible phones.
  2. Pick a plan for your destination below.
  3. Payment is taken once the eSIM is ready.
  4. Install it at home over Wi-Fi: tap Install in the app or scan the QR code.
  5. After landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line.
  6. Most plans start when your phone first connects there.

Prefer a daily allowance? 1 GB per day · 7 days for €6.49: full speed up to 1 GB a day, then 512 Kbps until the next day.

Picked like in our shop: the cheapest plan with about 0.7 GB a day. Live prices for Ireland.

Questions and answers

Can I buy a SIM card at Dublin airport?

Yes. Look for Sim Local at the airport, or skip the search and install an eSIM at home before you fly.

Is the Wi-Fi at Dublin airport free?

Yes, the airport offers free Wi-Fi. The network name and the sign-in steps are listed above.

Can I install the eSIM before I fly to Dublin?

Yes. Install it over Wi-Fi at home, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line after landing in Dublin. Most plans start when your phone first connects, so no days are lost.

Ireland: how much data does a week need?

About 5 GB suit a typical week of maps, messages and rides. How much data do I need helps you pick a size.

Does the eSIM come with a phone number?

No. Plans are data only. Keep your own SIM for calls and texts, and use messaging apps over data.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 · checked against our live catalogue

How we check our data · Prices and plans come live from our catalogue; facts come from official sources, listed where we use them.

Sources: Dublin Airport: additional facilities · Dublin Airport: Wi-Fi and printing services

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