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eSIM plans: Almaty

Almaty sits directly under the mountains. Airport ALA. Kazakhstan plans.

QR before you flyHotspot on most plansPay on the site

Plans for Almaty

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Exchange rate

KZT 49,000

1 $ = KZT 490Indicative rate until the daily update loads.

Networks

Arrival airports

  • ALA
  • NQZ

Cities and resorts

  • Almaty
  • Beeline
  • Tele2

eSIM, roaming, or an airport SIM

eSIMHome roamingAirport SIM
PriceShown on the plan card before you payBilled by your home operatorSet at the airport counter
SetupQR code before the flightUsually already on the phoneQueue after landing
Your numberHome number stays for calls and SMSSame number, data often expensiveA local number you may not need

Four steps to internet

  1. Pick country and pack

    Where you fly and how many GB. Price shows at once.

  2. Pay by card

    By bank card. After successful payment, your QR code is sent by email and appears in your account.

  3. Install with the guide

    Use Wi‑Fi to install. Follow the instructions for your plan.

  4. Connect on your trip

    Enable eSIM data and roaming as your plan instructions explain. The validity period starts when the plan is activated.

About Almaty

The city has a metro. The mountains are a taxi or a tour.

In winter Shymbulak is 10–15 degrees colder than the center.

Places

  • Kok-TobeThe hill above the city.
  • MedeuThe high-altitude rink.
  • ShymbulakThe cable car above Medeu.
  • Big Almaty LakeA day in the mountains. The road can be closed.
  • The Green BazaarFood and spices in the center.
  • Panfilov ParkThe wooden cathedral and the shade.

Visa requirements

No checked rule

We do not have a checked rule for this passport. Confirm the entry rules with the embassy before you travel.

Reference information, not legal advice. Entry rules change.

Useful services for a trip to Almaty

Car rentalComing soon
FlightsComing soon
HotelsComing soon
InsuranceComing soon

Questions

Does the eSIM work in the mountains above Almaty?

At Medeu, usually yes. Higher on the trails, do not count on it.

When should I install an eSIM for Almaty?

Install the eSIM from the QR code on Wi-Fi before you fly. Turn the data line on after you land. The plan card says when the validity starts.

Can I use a hotspot with an eSIM in Almaty?

Raqoon plans usually allow a personal hotspot. Turn on the modem for the eSIM line in the phone settings.

Do I need a passport to buy the eSIM?

You do not need a passport to buy on the site. The QR code arrives in your account and by email after payment.

Do I have to change my home number?

No. Your home number stays for calls and SMS. Data goes through the eSIM.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, a full refund until the eSIM is installed. After installation the plan cannot be returned or exchanged.

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