Buying a Sim Card at London Heathrow Airport in 2024

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  • For more detailed info about buying sim cards at London Heathrow Airport check out my complete guide with up to date info and more about e-sim cards for the UK and how to order them online before your trip:
    www.traveltomtom.net/destinat...
    This video is a complete guide for getting connected in the UK when arriving at London Heathrow Airport. Find out everything about buying a UK prepaid sim card for traveling in the UK. Are there e-sim cards available, where to buy a sim card, the prices, the opening times and all the info about EU roaming.
    Stay connected when traveling to the UK and don't waste money on high roaming charges. Buying a sim card at London Heathrow Airport is very easy and very reasonable prices for prepaid sim cards with large data plans and unlimited calling and texting in the EU.
    On my travel blog you can also find a complete guide for buying a sim card for traveling to the UK: www.traveltomtom.net/destinat...
    And buying a sim card in for example London City Center is much cheaper than at the airport. If you rather watch a vlog about buying a sim card for the UK then go to my channel or click here: • Buying a sim card for ...
    This all sounds like too much hassle and you rather order an e-sim card on the internet for traveling in the UK then head over to my detailed blog with everything you need to know before ordering an e-sim card for traveling in the UK in 2024: www.traveltomtom.net/destinat...
    Unfortunately there are a lot of EU roaming restrictions, and that is why I personally always get an e-sim card for traveling in Europe.
    Let me know if you have any more questions, leave me a comment and I am more than happy to try and help you out!
    Please, don't forget to give me a like! Even if it is just for my effort showing you the best prepaid sim card at London Heathrow Airport.
    Enjoy your trip to London!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 82

  • @tessa4883
    @tessa4883 7 днів тому +1

    I love this video. The information is gold. Your warm presenting style is really entertaining too.

  • @kirstenpalmer5650
    @kirstenpalmer5650 8 місяців тому +16

    Leaving for the UK in three weeks and your video really did help me. Thank you for doing the hard work so I don't have to!

  • @Stinger2020
    @Stinger2020 9 місяців тому +8

    Good job. Usually, when I click on a video, I don't get an answer to my question. You were very informative, thank you

  • @BensonNyasae
    @BensonNyasae 9 місяців тому +1

    Your Vlog was quite helpful. Thanks mate.

  • @BlondieKylie
    @BlondieKylie 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks so much now I've got it sorted what to do when I arrive, sabes me heapsnof tome researching!😊

  • @antman2617
    @antman2617 8 місяців тому +2

    I’m traveling all the way from Malaysia tomorrow and this information helps! Thank you.

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  8 місяців тому

      Thanks so much. Happy I was able to help and enjoy your trip to London. Thanks for leaving a comment! ❤️

  • @mjb1552
    @mjb1552 Рік тому +6

    👍 I thank you for your video on this subject which helped me and many travellers.Your video was a guideline for me in obtaining a SIM,when I landed recently at Muscat airport.❤ I'm from India.

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  Рік тому

      Oh wow really? This sincerely makes me smile. I’m so happy to hear that I am helping other travelers.

  • @inspiremadu4256
    @inspiremadu4256 Рік тому +1

    thanks for the video!! Very usefull

  • @maculiventris
    @maculiventris 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks a lot, you took away my worries about the sim card for europe

  • @michellerobinson8092
    @michellerobinson8092 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the information. I appreciate this video. I am loving your accent too. 😊

  • @ak76-sx4xf
    @ak76-sx4xf 9 місяців тому

    Thanks man, your video is awesome and i can visualize now, what to do. I am coming from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @kamahcummings1183
    @kamahcummings1183 4 місяці тому +4

    Very detailed video really appreciated

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  4 місяці тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks. See for more details and up to date prices the link in description!

  • @luismitre9954
    @luismitre9954 9 місяців тому

    thanks mate, i'll be there in a few days, and i was worried about, now i got a picture to solve my problem.

  • @Krme12
    @Krme12 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video!! ^_^

  • @DrCalvinTeach
    @DrCalvinTeach Рік тому +3

    Gave you a like! I'm traveling to London soon and was thinking of getting the 3 sim card

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much, Made! I’m very happy to hear that I was able to help you out. As you can see in the link in description in the detailed article that I updated today as well, that is exactly the prepaid Sim card for the UK that I would recommend you

    • @keithf2653
      @keithf2653 8 місяців тому

      Did the 3 sims card work out good for you?

    • @DrCalvinTeach
      @DrCalvinTeach 8 місяців тому

      @@keithf2653 It's a really good card. That and EE are going to be your best options

  • @sgmei
    @sgmei Рік тому +3

    I clicked on your video in hoping to get a suggestion of sim card as I wanted to find a second opinion after Airalo, to my surprise you suggested Airalo at the end of the video 🤣 guess I'll stick to them then! I love the idea of eSIM because it would be so troublesome to store/lose that tiny little sim card.

  • @viveksoni112
    @viveksoni112 Місяць тому

    Great information bro 💯

  • @eesa.m
    @eesa.m Рік тому +10

    When you go to local shops in the UK you will find packages for £10 and online they have plans starting at £5!

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  Рік тому +12

      That is correct! You are totally right about that. However, the convenience of getting connected straight away on arrival is for many people more important than saving a couple dollars on their prepaid Sim card for the UK.

    • @RumoRendaPassiva
      @RumoRendaPassiva 10 місяців тому

      Quando compra Sim Card em Londres tem que usar algum PIN, igual Espanha?

  • @Gili12358
    @Gili12358 2 місяці тому +3

    Very informative video! thanks

  • @Rosalind791
    @Rosalind791 Рік тому +1

    I also love to travel and come back again to Algeria, dear Tom♥

  • @Susunajaa
    @Susunajaa 10 місяців тому

    Thx you bro

  • @stephenjanes2031
    @stephenjanes2031 Рік тому +1

    Lebera mobile is a mvno operator on the Vodafone uk network

  • @drsyedasimhussain
    @drsyedasimhussain День тому

    Good information

  • @Dorvad1612
    @Dorvad1612 10 місяців тому +6

    Question: do you need an internet connection to activate the Sim once you inserted it to your phone or does it automatically activate?

  • @macmac8095
    @macmac8095 9 місяців тому +2

    It seemed like the guy at the kiosk (first stop) had the best price for s sim card (more in the vending machine and the sim card shop)> BUT does he help you get set up the way the people in the sim card shop will but the WH Smith people can't ? Thanks for all the info!

  • @BlackBroadwayLady
    @BlackBroadwayLady 3 місяці тому

    Very informative video.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Where can you go in Heathrow Airport to actually have the SIM card installed for you?

  • @chckzchck
    @chckzchck 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for a great info. I will be in London this Spring. I look to buy SIM or eSIM to navigate in UK and Europe for 29 days. Which carrier should I go for and is 10G is enough to use for 29 days. I mostly use to navigate the route, some searching and try to use Hotel WIFI for social media, no need call or text. Thanks

  • @rajarshibasumatary3488
    @rajarshibasumatary3488 Рік тому +3

    You can get 5 gb SIM card in just 2 pounds in a drugstore. Why 20 pounds for 2.5 gb?

  • @bilaljahangir1982
    @bilaljahangir1982 Рік тому +1

    I will not travel in Europe next month am coming in Manchester UK soo which is good for my local use

  • @PhilChandlerArts
    @PhilChandlerArts Місяць тому

    This does help... I'm going to the UK for the first time next month, (although I'll be landing in Gatwick) and I'm a little cautious about the eSIM cards just because I've never done it before. I was thinking of getting a SIM card from Amazon. Is there any benefits to one way or the other?

  • @felipeteran2775
    @felipeteran2775 3 місяці тому

    The sims cards you get anywhere in Europe are those sim cards all ready to use

  • @SongsYouMightHaveMissed
    @SongsYouMightHaveMissed Місяць тому

    I will be having a HUGE layover in Heathrow before my flight to Paris but will come back to the UK in a few weeks. Is there a way to buy sim cards in the terminal or only after you go through customs?

  • @user-xe4ji2ul6h
    @user-xe4ji2ul6h 8 місяців тому

    What are the documents required for this

  • @redbutahflai
    @redbutahflai 2 місяці тому +1

    This was very helpful! Thank you. Do you think it would be the same in the Manchester Airport? I heard there are sim card providers that are better with each locations when it comes to signal connections.

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  2 місяці тому +1

      I'm not 100% sure, but will be similar prices. Yes true check out my complete guide for buying a prepaid sim card for the UK with a comparison of the mobile data network coverage maps of all mobile internet providers: www.traveltomtom.net/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/best-prepaid-uk-sim-card

  • @lakshas7614
    @lakshas7614 3 місяці тому

    Can we get Holafly or Airalo physical sims at Heathrow?

  • @gavinnorthants
    @gavinnorthants 2 місяці тому

    Get an esim online if your phone supports it.

  • @USVeganTraveler
    @USVeganTraveler 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi Tom! Did the guy at the kiosk also sell a prepaid sim card that will work for UK, Paris and Italy? I would not want to buy a sim card in each city.

    • @marilubambi66
      @marilubambi66 6 місяців тому

      I want to know that too ( Uk, Iceland, Paris )

  • @_Tripsandtips101
    @_Tripsandtips101 6 місяців тому

    Yes the UK provides a super bang for your buck in terms of domestic data. The best part: no need to deal with registration. The Dutch and anglo countries except Australia are still shying away from asking you for your passport and stuff.

  • @ken_wine
    @ken_wine 7 місяців тому

    Arriving on British airways, I'll have to check which terminal they are. Can't remember now. But I would think each terminal would have similar sales kiosks, correct? ee I heard was better and the cost from first location sounds better. Not finished watching yet. Haha

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  7 місяців тому

      All terminals same sim cards

  • @GraysonVoisinet
    @GraysonVoisinet Місяць тому

    So where can i find the cheapest plan like 10 pounds? All i saw is 25++

  • @Largeportion1000
    @Largeportion1000 3 місяці тому

    Back to school for you my friend

  • @tomtommy3840
    @tomtommy3840 2 місяці тому +1

    No 1 coverage - EE, 2nd - Vod/Lebara, three and o2 are not good at all. If you staying at the City then any should be fine, but outside of City go for EE or Lebara/Vodafone. Also prepaid SIM cards are much cheaper outside of Airport area in Food Courts and Local shops.

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  Місяць тому

      Thanks for your feedback. I agree with all you say

  • @zackrosli5015
    @zackrosli5015 Рік тому +1

    Is that a rimowa?

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  Рік тому +1

      Yes, I have a Rimowa and I am traveling with it for many years. It is completely battered and bruised, but it still functions like i bought it yesterday.

  • @mariocruz5223
    @mariocruz5223 8 місяців тому +1

    What terminal were you at?

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  8 місяців тому

      It literally says in the video! 😁

  • @ProitH
    @ProitH Рік тому +3

    UPDATE: Anyone wondering he is in T2.
    Which terminal are you in?

    • @ProitH
      @ProitH Рік тому +1

      Is it international?

    • @aslamibnshiraj1814
      @aslamibnshiraj1814 9 місяців тому

      Does terminal 4 have the same setup?

  • @suelins
    @suelins 10 місяців тому

    Can e-sim be used as a hotspot?

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  10 місяців тому

      Yes see my detailed article in description

  • @BlackBroadwayLady
    @BlackBroadwayLady 3 місяці тому

    Where can I go to at Heathrow Airport to have my new SIM card installed?

    • @tedl7538
      @tedl7538 21 день тому

      I just noticed that there was a video at the top of this web page! Not only that, but incredibly enough he answered your question, Lady!

  • @suzannedougan4923
    @suzannedougan4923 5 місяців тому

    Man, i need a SIM card for IPhone 13 for all of Europe for 30 days. Which one should I buy?

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  4 місяці тому

      See the video or check the link in description

  • @Marco-Martin-Bieber
    @Marco-Martin-Bieber 2 місяці тому +1

    London is the best there technology is up ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @williamc1590
    @williamc1590 7 місяців тому

    You will find out smarty is the cheapest network to go for in the UK and travelling in Europe

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  7 місяців тому

      What? Smarty? And where on the airport you think you can buy a Smarty sim card????

  • @marianvegas8365
    @marianvegas8365 8 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @nadirkhoms
    @nadirkhoms Рік тому +2

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @TravelTomTom
      @TravelTomTom  Рік тому +1

      You are the best! Every time I post a video you’re one of the first to leave me a comment and help me and support me. Thank you so much for that.

  • @sambalouchhh8171
    @sambalouchhh8171 Рік тому +1

    Hi handsome ❤

  • @SaadonAksah
    @SaadonAksah 11 місяців тому +2

    The US needs to catch up with ease on buying prepaid sim cards 😂

  • @danraan
    @danraan 3 місяці тому

    Yes go local ten pounds