Internet
Yes
Calls
No
SMS
No
4G
Yes
Works only on unlocked eSIM-supported devices — check your phone compatibility before purchase
Most packages do not include calls or SMS
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Madeira is a Portuguese island in the Atlantic that people visit for hiking trails, ocean views and a mild climate. Most trips are made by rental car, so you need navigation, a weather forecast, table bookings and contact with your host. Internet helps as soon as you leave the airport, and an eSIM installed at home saves you from looking for an operator shop on the first day of your holiday.
This page is the quickest way to buy a travel eSIM for Madeira from 9 500 ₸. Pick a plan, pay online and install the digital SIM card at home before the flight — no passport and no queue at an airport kiosk.
The eSIM connects to local mobile networks, so you have data wherever they have coverage — Funchal and the rest of the country.
Compared with roaming in Madeira, an eSIM is usually much cheaper for mobile data: the price of the package is fixed and known in advance. Your home number stays active on the main SIM for calls and SMS.
If your phone does not support eSIM, you can buy a regular physical SIM card with data for Madeira at a Funsim point of sale: at Almaty and Shymkent airports, or at our offices in Almaty — 130/1 Abay St and 1 Pozharsky St. Handy if you remember about the internet right before departure.
Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal, so it is worth checking the Portugal and Europe plans on the page: sometimes the island is named in the plan description separately and sometimes it is covered by regional plans. If you reach Madeira in transit via the mainland, the same profile may be useful there too, but always read the coverage terms before buying.
Your main SIM stays in the phone for calls and bank SMS, while mobile data goes through the eSIM. Most plans have no voice minutes or SMS, so it is easier to message your host, car rental and tour organiser on WhatsApp. You can set everything up at home on Wi-Fi, and on the island you only switch data on.
| Criterion | eSIM Funsim | Roaming | Local SIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| When to set up | At home, before the flight | Usually on arrival | After landing, in a shop |
| What you do in Madeira | Switch data on for the eSIM | Check your operator's terms | Find a shop and swap SIMs |
| Cost of data | Fixed package, see plans above | Usually much more expensive | Depends on the operator's tariff |
| Navigation in a rental car | Works right after landing | Depends on operator terms | Only after you buy and install it |
| Your main number | Stays for calls and banking | Stays active | Usually a second SIM or a swap |
Signal is best on the south coast and in villages, while in the high mountains, on the north shore and on the plateau it depends on terrain and cloud. These are the places and routes where you will use the internet most.
Madeira's airport is in the east of the island, and you reach Funchal and other resorts by bus, taxi or rental car. After landing it is handy to open the map straight away, message your host and confirm the pick-up time at the rental desk. Because of wind and cloud, flights are sometimes delayed, so check the timetable in advance.
Peaks in the centre of the island that many people head to in the dark to watch the sunrise above the clouds. It is cooler and windy at the top, and weather changes fast: sunshine below, fog above. Download an offline map and the route track, and keep mobile data for checking the forecast or contacting your driver.
The north-west, with natural pools in lava rock and picturesque coastal villages. The road along the coast needs attention, and the weather in the north often differs from the south. Internet helps with navigation, finding a place to park and checking whether the sea is calm enough for swimming.
The eastern peninsula with a path along a rocky shore and ocean views. There is almost no shade, the wind can be strong and the route takes a few hours. Download the map in advance, take water and check the forecast: signal is usually available here, but navigating a trail is easier offline.
This is where traditional houses with thatched A-frame roofs stand, and a trip here usually takes a whole day. Roads wind through the hills, so you need internet for navigation, finding a cafe on the way and contacting your host if you are running late. Pin your stops on the map in advance while signal is steady.
A high treeless plateau in the centre of the western part of the island. Fog and wind can sharply reduce visibility, and even a familiar road looks different from the map. Do not count on constant signal, save the route offline and return to the main road if the clouds come down too low.
The warm south-west coast, where it is easiest to catch the sun. Ponta do Sol is known among people who work remotely: laptops and video calls are part of life here. If you plan to work, check the hotspot terms of your plan and the Wi-Fi speed at your lodging, and keep the eSIM as a backup channel.
A neighbouring island of the archipelago with a long sandy beach, reached by ferry from Funchal or by plane. It is a separate island, so check on the plan page whether it is included in the coverage. Look at the ferry timetable on the day of the trip and keep the return sailing saved on your phone.
A couple of services for navigation and weather are enough for a trip around the island, plus messengers to reach your hosts.
The main tool for trips by car and on foot. The island has many tunnels and bends, so download an offline map in advance and check that your route is set before you leave Funchal.
Shows wind, cloud and rain hour by hour. In Madeira the weather in the mountains and on the coast can differ, so it is worth checking the forecast before heading to the peaks or the ocean.
An app with trail descriptions, tracks and reviews. Download the route for offline use so you do not depend on signal in the mountains, and check recent reviews about the condition of the trail.
A taxi-hailing service that works in Funchal and in the south of the island where it is available. Suitable for short trips and for getting back from a restaurant in the evening.
Useful for Portuguese: menus in small cafes, trail signs and messages from hosts are sometimes only in Portuguese. Download the language for offline use and translate with the camera.
This is how you reach hosts, car rental and tour organisers. Most plans have no voice calls, so calling through a messenger is the easiest option.
Booking and messaging with hosts. Save the address and confirmation before heading into the hills: on the slopes the road to your lodging can be tricky, and a map helps you not to miss a turn.
Check that your phone supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier. You can see this in the settings or on the manufacturer's website.
Choose a suitable plan on the page and pay by card on the site, no passport is needed. Check whether it covers Madeira and, if needed, look at the regional plans.
Install the eSIM at home by QR code, the Quick install button or manually while Wi-Fi is available. That way you will not be looking for internet at Funchal airport.
After landing, choose the eSIM as your mobile data line and switch data roaming on for that line.
Keep your main SIM for calls and bank SMS, but turn off mobile data on it. If the package runs out, buy extra data on the site, and check the hotspot terms on the plan page.
Before a hike, check the forecast in Windy, download the route track for offline use and tell your host where you are going and when you plan to be back.
