Mayotte 1GB 7 days
Orange Mayotte / SFR Mayotte
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90
Mayotte eSIM
Mayotte is a French overseas department in the Comoros archipelago: a main island, Grande-Terre, a small one, Petite-Terre, and a wide lagoon inside a coral barrier. What makes a trip here different is that the airport is on the other island from the main town, so everyone crosses the short channel on the barge to reach Mamoudzou. Days are built around boat trips for turtles and, in season, humpback whales, plus walks up the hills of the big island — which is why the phone gets used mostly to confirm boat times rather than to navigate.
Plans listed
8
Network
Orange Mayotte, SFR Mayotte
Technology
4G
Local currency
EUR
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
Fixed
Best for heavy data
Mayotte 20GB 30 days
Orange Mayotte / SFR Mayotte
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$64.90
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
All Mayotte plans
Mayotte 20GB 30 days
Orange Mayotte / SFR Mayotte
- Data
- 20GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
- Best value per GB
- Long stay
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$64.90
Mayotte 10GB 30 days
Orange Mayotte / SFR Mayotte
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
- Best value per GB
- Long stay
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$32.90
Mayotte 2GB/day 15 days
Orange Mayotte / SFR Mayotte
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$91.90
Mayotte 1GB/day 10 days
Orange Mayotte / SFR Mayotte
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- 10 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$31.90
Mayotte 512MB/day 7 days
Orange Mayotte / SFR Mayotte
- Data
- 512MB per day
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$11.90
Mayotte 5GB 15 days
Orange Mayotte / SFR Mayotte
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$18.90
Mayotte 3GB 15 days
Orange Mayotte / SFR Mayotte
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90
Mayotte 1GB 7 days
Orange Mayotte / SFR Mayotte
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 4G
- Hotspot
- Budget
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90
How much data you actually need
A typical visitor uses around 400MB–1GB a day on messaging, maps and photos from the lagoon. Uploading snorkelling clips or calling home each evening takes it nearer 1.5GB a day.
When you land
The only airport is Dzaoudzi–Pamandzi (DZA) on Petite-Terre, served mainly from Paris, Reunion and regional cities. From there you drive to the jetty and take the barge across the channel to Mamoudzou on the main island; the crossing itself is short, but the timetable matters, especially late at night and at weekends. Turn the line on as you land so you can confirm with whoever is meeting you on the Mamoudzou side.
Where coverage changes
Service is best around Mamoudzou and along the eastern coast road of Grande-Terre, and across Petite-Terre, which is small and densely settled. It thins noticeably in the hills at the centre of the main island around Mount Benara and Choungui, along the southern coast near Saziley, and out on the water when a boat heads for the middle of the lagoon or the white sandbank well offshore. Download the map and save the boatman's number before you leave the jetty.
Cities travellers ask about
- Mamoudzou — Main town on the big island, with the barge jetty and market side by side.
- Dzaoudzi — Town on Petite-Terre, near the airport and the crater lake.
- Sada — West coast town and a departure point for lagoon wildlife trips.
- Choungui — Village under the peak of the same name, start of a steep climb.
- Bandraboua — Northern part of the main island, with coast road and mangroves.
Apps to install before you fly
- WhatsApp, which islanders use for almost every arrangement
- Meteo-France for forecasts and cyclone alerts
- Google Maps with an offline map for the roads over the central hills
Networks in Mayotte
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| Orange Mayotte | 4G |
| SFR Mayotte | 4G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayotte 1GB 7 days | 1GB | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mayotte 3GB 15 days | 3GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mayotte 5GB 15 days | 5GB | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mayotte 10GB 30 days | 10GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mayotte 20GB 30 days | 20GB | 30 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mayotte 512MB/day 7 days | 512MB per day | 7 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mayotte 1GB/day 10 days | 1GB per day | 10 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Mayotte 2GB/day 15 days | 2GB per day | 15 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Does the barge between the two islands run all day?+
It runs often through the day and very frequently at rush hour, but the gaps get long late at night and at weekends. If your flight lands in the evening, or you have an early departure to get back for, check the current timetable when you plan and arrange for someone to meet you on the far side. Waiting at the jetty at night with no fallback is not a pleasant way to start or end a trip.
What currency does Mayotte use, and how far do cards get me?+
The currency is the euro, since Mayotte is a French department, and shops in Mamoudzou, supermarkets and most restaurants take cards. Out in the smaller villages, at the markets and when paying a boat owner, cash is still very much needed. Withdraw what you need while you are in town before heading north or south, because there are few machines outside the main centre and they are not always in service.
What should I check about conditions on the island before going?+
Two things: the weather and what is actually operating. The southern-hemisphere cyclone season runs roughly November to April, and during it you should read the Meteo-France bulletins daily. The island is also still recovering from the severe cyclone of December 2024, which affected accommodation and some services, so confirm directly with your lodging and your boat operator that they are running before you commit to dates.
When does a Mayotte eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026