Airalo eSIM Data Plans for Malawi

Airalo does not provide any unlimited data eSIM plans for Malawi. Travelers looking for data coverage in Malawi must choose from fixed data packages. Airalo offers a Shire Mobile 10 GB plan that is valid for 7, 15, or 30 days, priced between $47.00 and $49.00 USD, and a Shire Mobile 5 GB plan available for 7 or 15 days at $31.00 and $31.50 USD respectively. Selecting a fixed data plan can be more cost‑effective, especially if the user’s data needs are moderate to high, as the cost per GB decreases with larger packages.

Airalo does not provide a Malawi eSIM that includes a phone number with voice or SMS capability. The only Malawi plans available from the provider are data‑only eSIMs; they lack inbound/outbound calls and text messaging. Travelers can still make voice calls and send messages through internet‑based services such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or iMessage, which function over the data connection.

Airalo provides 9 single‑country plans that cover Malawi and 3 multi‑country plans that include Malawi. The available plans range in price from $8.00 to $49.00, offer data caps between 1 GB and 10 GB, and have validity periods of 3 to 30 days. Some plans are fixed‑data, giving a set amount of data for the entire validity period, while others feature a daily data cap that resets each day, allowing users to choose an option that best matches their travel duration and data consumption.