A Maltafone travel eSIM for Malta starts at $4.50 for 1 GB over 7 days. The product page lists the speed as 4G. Plans run from 7 to 30 days, and an unlimited option is sold separately. Coverage is Malta.
Key facts
| Country | Malta |
| Network | Maltafone |
| Speed | 4G (published on the product page; subject to carrier Fair Usage Policy) |
| From | $4.50 for 1 GB / 7 days |
| Validity | 7, 15, or 30 days |
| Install | QR code, before you fly |
What a Maltafone eSIM costs
The cheapest published plan on the Malta travel eSIM is $4.50 for 1 GB valid 7 days. A 2 GB / 15 day plan is $7.00, a 3 GB / 30 day plan is $8.10, and a 5 GB / 30 day plan is $11.70. Larger buckets go up to 20 GB for 30 days at $23.80. Unlimited data is listed separately on the same product, from $10.35 for 3 days. Buy the size that matches the trip, not a larger plan “just in case”.
Network
The plan is sold under the operator name Maltafone and the supported country is Malta. The product page publishes the speed as 4G. That is the figure to plan around. It is not a 5G product, and speed on the ground still depends on the mast, the handset, and the carrier Fair Usage Policy. Malta is covered as one country on this plan, including Valletta, Sliema, St Julian’s, and the Gozo ferry. The country is about 316 square kilometres, so a single mast covers a lot of it and island hopping between Malta, Gozo, and Comino is all within the same coverage. It does not cover Sicily or mainland Italy, and it does not cover Tunisia or Libya, so a ferry to Pozzallo or a catamaran to Catania needs its own plan.
How much data you actually need
Maps, chat, and ferry timetables sit inside 1 GB for a short stay. Photos and short video push a week toward 2 or 3 GB. A longer stay with hotel Wi-Fi plus mobile backup is the 5 GB or 10 GB / 30 day plan. Hotspot use burns the allowance faster than the phone alone.
Unlimited data
Unlimited plans are listed on the same product page, from $10.35 for 3 days, $16.65 for 5 days, $22.95 for 7 days, $29.33 for 10 days, $41.65 for 15 days and $58.65 for 30 days. Unlimited still sits under a Fair Usage Policy, so a hotspot left on all day can be slowed. For a three-day break the $10.35 unlimited plan costs more than 5 GB for 30 days at $11.70 only just, so read the two together before you pick.
Dual SIM
Keep your home SIM for calls and bank texts. Turn on data roaming only for the Maltafone line. iPhone: Settings, Mobile Data, pick the travel line. Android: Settings, Network, SIMs, set mobile data to the travel eSIM. Do this before you leave the airport Wi-Fi.
Arrival and transit
Most visitors land at Malta International Airport (MLA) at Luqa, about eight kilometres from Valletta, or arrive by ferry at Valletta from Pozzallo and Catania. Install the eSIM on hotel or home Wi-Fi before the flight, then switch the data line on after you clear arrivals. You do not need a local shop or a passport photo for this plan.
Install
- Buy the plan and open the QR code in the order email while you still have Wi-Fi.
- On the phone, add an eSIM and scan that code. Label the line “Malta”.
- After landing, set mobile data to that line and leave your home number on for texts.
Phone compatibility
The phone must be carrier-unlocked and eSIM-capable. iPhone XS and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models, qualify. A locked handset will not take the QR code. Check the lock status with your home carrier before you pay.
FAQ
Q1: How much is the cheapest Malta eSIM?
$4.50 for 1 GB, valid 7 days, on the Maltafone plan.
Q2: Which operator is on the plan?
Maltafone. The supported country is Malta.
Q3: Does it include calls and SMS?
No. It is a data plan. Keep your home SIM for calls and one-time passwords.
Q4: Is it 5G?
No. The product page lists the speed as 4G, not 5G. Real speed still depends on coverage and the Fair Usage Policy.
Q5: Can I install it after I land?
Yes, if you can reach Wi-Fi. Installing before the flight is simpler, because the QR download needs a connection.
Q6: Does it cover Gozo?
Yes. Gozo and Comino are part of Malta. The plan does not cover Sicily, mainland Italy, Tunisia, or Libya.
Q7: Is there an unlimited option?
Yes. Unlimited plans are listed separately on the same product page, from $10.35 for 3 days.
Q8: Can I share it as a hotspot?
Yes, within the data allowance. Hotspot traffic counts against the same gigabytes, and heavy sharing can hit the Fair Usage Policy.
Q9: What if the QR code fails?
Use the manual activation code in the same email. The phone still has to be unlocked.
Q10: When were these prices checked?
October 2026, against the published variation prices on travelydata.com.
Bottom line
For a week in Malta, the $4.50 / 1 GB Maltafone plan is the one to start with. Step up to 3 GB or 5 GB if you will be off hotel Wi-Fi most of the day. The published speed is 4G, and unlimited is available separately from $10.35.
Prices and coverage verified on travelydata.com, October 2026.
