Albania eSIM plans
Instant deliveryA travel eSIM for Albania starts from ₩3,149 and works as soon as you buy it. In Albania it connects automatically to local networks such as Vodafone Albania · One Telecommunications (4G/LTE, 5G where supported), with population coverage of about 85%. Install it with the QR code before you leave and you can use the internet as soon as you land, with no roaming setup.
Unlimited data plans
Use as much data as you like, worry-free.
Data plans
Buy just the amount of data you'll use.
- Sent instantly by email
- 30-day refund
- Customer support in Korean
- Credit card · Apple Pay
Albania eSIM at a glance
- Price
- From ₩3,149
- Local networks
- Vodafone Albania · One Telecommunications
- Network
- 4G/LTE
- Activation
- QR code — install before you leave
- Recommended data
- Maps and messaging 1 GB a day · more room 2 GB a day · video: unlimited
eSIM plans you can use in Albania
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | ₩3,149 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | ₩10,533 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | ₩16,560 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | ₩22,587 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | ₩30,874 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | ₩45,189 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | ₩88,886 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | ₩4,505 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | ₩6,766 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | ₩9,779 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | ₩14,300 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | ₩27,107 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | ₩42,929 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | ₩70,051 |
Albania is still an unfamiliar name to many Korean travellers, but it is like Europe's most hidden gem. It is full of variety: dazzling beaches on the Adriatic and Ionian seas, the ancient UNESCO World Heritage towns of Berat and Gjirokastër, and Albanian mountains that rival the Alps. Prices are much lower than in Western Europe, and thanks to the spirit of 'besa', the local culture of warm hospitality, you feel at ease throughout your trip. However, a local SIM is not easy to get in Albania, and there is a language barrier, so it can be hard to use data the moment you reach the airport. If you install a Yeohaengyusim eSIM before departure, you can use Google Maps and translation apps freely from the moment you set foot in Tirana International Airport. Even a first, unfamiliar trip to the Balkans feels much lighter and more enjoyable with a reliable internet connection.
Flight time from Korea
About 13–15 hours (with one layover)
Time difference
8 hours behind Korea (UTC+1; 7 hours during daylight saving time)
Best season to go
May–June, September–October
Plug type
Type C/F (no adapter needed for Korean plugs)
Why an eSIM really helps for a trip to Albania
Even within the Balkans, Albania's tourism infrastructure is relatively underdeveloped. Outside the capital, Tirana, information in English is rare, and getting around without Google Maps is quite tricky. Public transport to the coastal villages of the Albanian Riviera is inconvenient, so looking up bus timetables and accommodation information in real time is essential. To buy a local SIM, you have to visit a carrier shop in central Tirana in person, where English is often not spoken and the process can be a hassle. With a Yeohaengyusim eSIM, you simply buy it in the app or on the website before departure Korea and install it in advance with a QR code. You don't need to swap SIM chips, and you keep your existing Korean number, so you can stay in touch with family while using Albanian data at the same time. Based on the Vodafone Albania network, it provides stable 4G/LTE speeds in cities and at major sights. Coverage may be limited in remote places such as the hiking trails of the Albanian Alps, but on the coast and in major cities you can use it quite comfortably.
Network coverage in Albania
Carrier
Vodafone Albania
+ One Telecommunications
Network
4G/LTE
Coverage
85%
How do I install a Albania eSIM?
- 1
Buy a plan
Choose a data plan for Albania and complete payment.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Open the email we sent and point your phone camera at its QR code.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Complete the eSIM installation as prompted. Doing it before you leave is simplest.
- 4
Connect on arrival
Once you land in Albania, switch data roaming on and you're online.
- 1
Buy a plan
Choose a data plan for Albania and complete payment.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Open the email we sent and point your phone camera at its QR code.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Complete the eSIM installation as prompted. Doing it before you leave is simplest.
- 4
Connect on arrival
Once you land in Albania, switch data roaming on and you're online.
Which plan is right for me?
Short trip
For a short 3–7 day trip, an unlimited data plan is ideal.
Business trip
We recommend a high-data plan with plenty for video calls and email.
Long stay
Staying a month or more? A large-data plan gives the best value.
Family trip
Families sharing a connection across multiple devices should pick a tethering-enabled plan with a generous data allowance.
eSIM, local SIM or pocket Wi-Fi: what suits a trip to Albania best?
| eSIM | Local SIM | Pocket Wi-Fi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant (QR code) | Buy locally | Pick up / delivery |
| Setup | 2 minutes | SIM swap needed | Separate device |
| Price | From ₩3,149 | ₩10,000~50,000 | ₩5,000~15,000/day |
| Network | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE |
| Devices | 1 smartphone | 1 smartphone | Up to 5 |
| Flexibility | Top up any time | Fixed data | Daily rental |
| Best for | Ideal for travellers | Long stays | Families / groups |