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Jordan eSIM
5 data plans · from £12.40 · instant QR code by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
5 data plans · from £12.40 · instant QR code by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
10 GB
1 day
Streaming, tethering and heavy use
£23.00
£2.21/GB
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Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Zain.
Setup
It takes about a minute. Tap the install link we email you, leave the line switched off, then switch it on when you land — and you're online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
Jordan: 7 plans, from 3 to 20 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 30 days. 7 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
5 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Zain.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle includes Jordan cover — a single-country plan is the only option here, and it is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A Jordan travel eSIM is a digital SIM that downloads straight to your phone — no plastic card, no queuing at an airport counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (the QR code is in there too), and your phone adds a second line alongside your normal SIM. It stays dormant until your trip begins, then connects automatically to Zain on 5G where available, LTE everywhere else. Your normal number carries on working for calls and texts while the eSIM handles the data.
Maps, messaging and taxi apps use very little data — roughly 300–500 MB a day. If you add photos, social media and the occasional video, expect to use closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip, a 5 GB plan is usually plenty; for two weeks, tethering, or heavy use, opt for 10 GB or more, or choose a top-up plan you can reload as you go. Jordan plans start at £12.40 across 5 sizes, with the per-GB price clearly shown so you can easily spot the best value.
Yes. A Jordan travel eSIM is a local data plan rather than international roaming — you pay the price you saw online, and there are no per-megabyte charges from your home network provider. Set the eSIM as your mobile data line, switch data roaming off on your normal SIM, and nothing unexpected turns up on your next bill. Full refund at any time before installation, so buying ahead costs you nothing.
Mansaf
The national dish of lamb cooked in a broth of fermented dried yogurt (jameed), served over rice and flatbread.
Amman or Bedouin camps
Falafel
Deep-fried balls of ground chickpeas and spices, often served inside bread with tahini.
Hashem Restaurant, Amman
Shawarma
Thinly sliced meat (usually chicken or lamb) roasted on a slow-turning vertical spit, served wrapped in bread.
Reem Shawarma, Amman
Jordan connectivity guide
Two phone settings and one national restriction shape connectivity in Jordan. The settings are yours: travellers repeatedly report that data here starts only after switching on data roaming and, often, entering an APN by hand. The restriction is the network's: internet voice calls — WhatsApp and Skype among them — are blocked or degraded on Jordanian networks. The best eSIM for Jordan is the one installed and tested before you reach the desert, and this guide covers the networks, the calling problem, Petra and Wadi Rum, and how much data a Jordan trip needs.
Read the full Jordan guide →Zarb
A traditional Bedouin barbecue where meat and vegetables are cooked slowly in a submerged oven in the sand.
Wadi Rum desert camps
Maqluba
Translating to 'upside down', it is a dish of meat, rice, and fried vegetables pot-cooked and flipped onto a plate.
Traditional restaurants in Irbid or Amman
Kanafeh
A popular sweet made with spun pastry, soaked in sweet syrup, and layered with cheese.
Habibah Sweets, Amman
Hummus
A creamy dip made from mashed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
Local cafes countrywide
Mutabal
A smoky dip made from roasted eggplants, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice.
Local meze restaurants
Fatteh
A comforting dish layering pita bread, thick yogurt, chickpeas, and sometimes meat, topped with pine nuts.
Breakfast spots in Amman
Galayet Bandora
A simple, flavorful stew of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and occasionally ground meat, eaten with bread.
Roadside diners on the King's Highway
PetraWadi Musa
The iconic Nabatean city carved entirely out of red sandstone cliffs, known as the Rose City.
1-2 days
Wadi RumWadi Rum
A spectacular desert valley featuring colossal rock formations and red sand, famously used as a filming location for Mars.
1-2 days · book ahead
The Dead SeaDead Sea Region
The lowest point on earth where hyper-saline water allows you to float effortlessly.
Half day
Jerash RuinsJerash
One of the largest and best-preserved sites of Roman architecture in the world outside Italy.
Half day
Amman CitadelAmman
A historic site resting on the highest hill in Amman, offering ancient ruins and panoramic city views.
2-3 hours
Roman TheaterAmman
A restored 6,000-seat, 2nd-century Roman theater built into the hillside.
1-2 hours
Red Sea DivingAqaba
Excellent coral reefs and wreck diving, including submerged tanks and airplanes in clear, warm waters.
1-2 days
Mount NeboMadaba
The biblical mountain where Moses is said to have been granted a view of the Promised Land before his death.
1-2 hours
Madaba Mosaic MapMadaba
A 6th-century floor mosaic in the early Byzantine church of Saint George, depicting a map of the Holy Land.
1 hour
Dana Biosphere ReserveDana
Jordan's largest nature reserve offering stunning hikes through dramatic valleys and diverse ecosystems.
1-2 days · book ahead
JETT Buses
Scheduled, air-conditioned tourist buses operating between major hubs like Amman, Petra, and Aqaba.
10-20 JOD per trip
Servees (Shared Minibuses)
White vans that run on set routes but only depart when completely full.
1-3 JOD
Car Rental
Renting a vehicle from the airport or major cities to self-drive across the country.
25-40 JOD per day
Yellow Taxis
Standard city taxis that can be hailed on the street; drivers should use the meter.
1-5 JOD per ride
Ride-hailing
Uber, Careem, Petra Ride
Widely available and reliable in Amman, but generally not found in smaller tourist towns or the desert.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Some businesses and offices closed, minimal impact on major tourist sites. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Public sector and many businesses closed. |
| Independence Day | May 25 | National holiday with celebrations; banks, offices, and many businesses close. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Public holiday; many businesses closed, especially in Christian communities. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.