Airalo eSIM for Greece 2026 — Hellas Package, Island Coverage
Greece is one of Europe's heaviest summer tourism destinations — Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Rhodes. EU roaming may not cover you if you're traveling from outside the EEA, and the SIM-card kiosk at Athens airport wants a passport and 30 minutes of your time. Airalo's Hellas package fixes both problems: install at home, works mainland and islands.
What Airalo Packages Are Available for Greece
Hellas is the country-specific plan. If your trip also touches Turkey or Italy, pick Eurolink instead.
| Hellas Package | Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellas 1 GB | 1 GB | 7 days | $5 |
| Hellas 3 GB | 3 GB | 30 days | $11 |
| Hellas 5 GB | 5 GB | 30 days | $16 |
| Hellas 10 GB | 10 GB | 30 days | $26 |
| Hellas 20 GB | 20 GB | 30 days | $40 |
Data only. For calls use WhatsApp, Telegram, FaceTime.
Coverage and Quality
Airalo Hellas uses Cosmote (Greece's largest operator, part of OTE / Deutsche Telekom) and Vodafone GR.
- Athens: 4G+ 60–100 Mbps, 5G in central districts up to 200 Mbps
- Thessaloniki, Patras: steady 4G
- Santorini: 4G in Fira and Oia, 30–60 Mbps daytime, drops to 10 Mbps on peak summer evenings from tourist congestion
- Mykonos: similar to Santorini, beach areas can crawl at night
- Crete: Cosmote covers Heraklion, Chania, Rethymno; mountain villages run 3G or thin 4G
- Rhodes: 4G in Rhodes Town and Lindos, decent along coastal roads
- Smaller Cyclades islands: coverage varies, peak-season congestion is common
Hotspot/tethering is allowed.
How to Install and Activate
- Buy Hellas before you leave home
- Receive the QR code by email
- iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR code
- Android (Pixel, Samsung S20+): Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM
- Label the profile "Greece", leave it off
- On arrival at Athens airport or directly on an island, enable the eSIM and disable roaming on the home SIM
- Network attaches within 1–2 minutes — fully automatic
The 30-day clock starts when your phone first registers on a Greek network.
Which Package to Pick
| Trip | Package |
|---|---|
| Athens weekend (2–3 days) | Hellas 1 GB — $5 |
| Week on Santorini / Mykonos | Hellas 3 GB — $11 |
| 2 weeks island-hopping | Hellas 5 GB — $16 |
| Month on Crete, remote work | Hellas 10 GB — $26 |
| Greece + Turkey / Italy | Eurolink 5 GB — $20 |
Bring extra data for the islands in peak season — beach bars and tavernas often won't share Wi-Fi.
Where to Buy from Your Region
Marix sells Airalo Hellas with payment options for CIS cards, SBP, and USDT. The QR code arrives by email within minutes — no Airalo registration or foreign card required. Useful when Airalo's PayPal checkout doesn't accept your card.