Buying a Sim Card at Manila Airport

For more detailed and up to date info about buying a sim card at Manila International Airport check out my blog: www.traveltomtom.net/destinat...
In the link above you will also find out everything about e-sim cards for Philippines, including direct links for ordering them directly online.
In this video you will see all my experiences and what it is like arriving at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport. I will guide you from the plane to the arrival hall and then show you where you can buy a sim card for tourists at Manila Airport when traveling to the Philippines.
Find out how much it costs, the prices for tourist sim cards, opening times, payment options and everything else you need to know when you are looking for information on buying a sim card at Manila Airport.
May you have any questions then please leave me a comment below and I am more than happy to help you out.
Please, last thing... just hit that like button for me that would be amazing. Even if it is just for my effort showing you what is the best tourist sim card for Philippines that you can buy at Manila Airport.
Thanks a lot and enjoy your trip to Manila!

[@SocaBoy-ms9cn]

I was there 4 months ago and miss it so much and I am not even from there, Canada has been my home for many years but I can't wait to move to the Philippines this year. The warmth I felt, from the people and the weather was just too inviting!

[@faustinofabro3408]

I’m a new subscriber live in abroad proud to be Filipino thank you for BLOGGING MY COUNTRY PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 ITS MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭

[@yummycherrys]

Informative! Thank you. 👍🏼

[@JC-nu7lt]

Very useful information. Got all my qyestions answered. Thanks.

[@TravelTomTom]

Happy to hear that

[@liamilman1887]

Helped a lot great great great thank u!!!

[@marianomontreal]

Excellent information. Very much appreciated.

[@TravelTomTom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alanm8026]

Thanks, very much appreciated

[@benedictosaguid9421]

WELCOME IN THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 AND MABUHAY.

[@JoloNavarro]

Globe and Smart have on par coverage with each other. But for speed, I recommend a Smart SIM card! (Since my phone is dual sim, I have both. Best of both worlds 😂)

[@TravelTomTom]

thanks love the feedback from a user!

[@incaseofsuccess]

Great work!

[@mariediesta8641]

New subscriber im pinay living in Costa Rica,thx for your info -very helpful.keep safe to your travel.!

[@TravelTomTom]

Welcome! Happy to hear that and always happy to help

[@JoloNavarro]

Eyyy Manila Airport!! ❤

[@TravelTomTom]

Thank you

[@the_fa_life2603]

This was honestly such a helpful video and confirmed everything I had been reading online. Thank you so much! Will be arriving in the Philippines in 2 weeks!

[@TravelTomTom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jasonking6892]

Good info thx👍🇬🇧

[@TravelTomTom]

Happy to help

[@globomanni8407]

It's better to buy a Sim Card in Manila City. Prices are cheaper there.

[@josephazuela2826]

Smart is the smart way to go. better coverage.

[@007thematrix007]

🤳📱 ..... if ph. has dual sim i'd totally get both, since in some areas one won't get frequency/signal and the other might!

[@robertf57]

Are you discussing buying a physical SIM card or an eSIM card? eSIMs are fine for data only but as I understand it, you need a physical SIM card in order to make local calls and do texting. Many of us will need to make local calls and do SMS texting once we're there. Thanks.

[@KardosoMedia]

awesome buddy!

[@TravelTomTom]

Thanks a lot

[@Jokamutta]

So the cheapest option there is about 17 dollars SIM card, but is it monthly or for what duration? :)

[@MTechHolder]

First view, first like from India

[@puppylove3781]

Hai! I am India, pOOP on India. Bippity boppity tech support my friend. You rub it and I do it.

[@TravelTomTom]

thanks so much my friend

[@nisarglobal]

So which one did you buy and how much you paid???

[@RT-ng2sf]

Can I buy Smart 200 GB or more when it comes to Travel sim card. And how can I charge it when it runs out?

[@BortonMaverickNYC]

will esim data only work with Philippines Grab? specifically Airalo.. i used Airalo data only before but not sure if it will work with Grab PH.... grab will work with data and does not require phone service, text, call? thanks in advance

[@Jamescraigjohnson]

You used to be able to buy a sim card anywhere and pay local rates. Now you can't, you have to register a local sim card with a local ID. Local Sim cards are about 40P and you can but cheap data. As for Globe vs. Smart, it really depends on where you are. It has gotten a bit better over the years but they both will have dead spots in The Philippines. Lots of locals have dual sim phones with a sim from both companies.

[@kadoku]

Not true, I bought smart and globe sims from Uptown mall BGC for 90 PHP total

[@zb6318]

Just a question. does the simcard you buy in the airport are already registered simcard? or you need to register them after buying it? if so how long do you have to wait for its activation?

[@TravelTomTom]

Instant activation. See more info link in description

[@raphaelreyes6840]

Globe and smart are the best sim card here in the philippines

[@TravelTomTom]

Thanks for your feedback

[@Hakuna_My_Tatas]

Anyone here know if you can rent a pocket wifi at Clark Intl airport? Will be there in a few days, thanks in advance!

[@Ramon_92]

Il be arriving pretty late at Manila airport (around 1:30 in the morning) Are there any recomendations for a 1 night stay in or close to the airport before heading out into the city the next day ?

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes opposite the airport there are many hotels, its walking distance. From $60 - $200 USD

[@obadiahphoenix429]

doesn't look like terminal #1 or is it???

[@swiftdream19]

do they sell eSim for Smart at the NAIA Airport

[@faisalishaque2000]

Hi bro, May I order a Sim card in Australia? So I am already connected to the internet when I land at the NAIA terminal ?? Also need to know at what terminal I will land if traveling Philippines Airlines?

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes you can check link in description for all the info

[@Jdoi-bl6sl]

Dito telecom?

[@swiftdream19]

and can I buy the eSIM online before arriving Philippines and from which site can I buy the eSIM?

[@SaadonAksah]

From airalo..it has both website an app

[@nadirkhoms]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TravelTomTom]

thanks buddy

[@SaadonAksah]

1000 php for 43gb. Thats a bit pricey 🤔

[@christiankealey2932]

Definitely there are cheaper offers in the Philippines

[@tzitzinghk359]

​@@christiankealey2932yes its very expensive inside the airport

[@mjmarinajessselincorner7911]

Have any of you use esims?

[@TravelTomTom]

Sure. I used esim also on my last trip to Philippines. Here is my complete guide: www.traveltomtom.net/destinations/asia/philippines/best-esim-cards-for-philippines

[@CasterArtoria]

is mastercard available to pay for sim card?

[@TravelTomTom]

All detailes are here: www.traveltomtom.net/destinations/asia/philippines/sim-card-manila

[@mjmarinajessselincorner7911]

Any of you use Esim pls?

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes here is all the info: www.traveltomtom.net/destinations/asia/philippines/best-esim-cards-for-philippines

[@watchmyvideos841]

Are they open 24 hour bec we will be arriving 1AM

[@MakoMitsuki]

Asking the same thing

[@MakoMitsuki]

Never mind, he says at around the 5:10 mark that it is open 24/7

[@nykko73]

My GF she will wait for me at the airport with a SIM card and a warm hug😂

[@Amiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Do they offer esims?

[@TravelTomTom]

You didnt watch the video! 😂

[@Amiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

I did. Mustve missed it. Nevermind then.

[@jeffreymarc5]

Do they accept card payments?

[@TravelTomTom]

You clearly didnt listen to what is said in the video. Also for all detailed info see the link in bio

[@kkk46you]

so cheapest one is 1000 peso yea?

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes see the video or for up to date prices for prepaid sim cards see link in description

[@MrRushepoo]

Whats an e simcard?

[@TravelTomTom]

See link in Description for a very detailed guide with all your FAQs answered

[@StickyKeys187]

Embedded sim.

[@stettiner2238]

Wow, that's a scam, totally overpriced.

[@TravelTomTom]

Yep compared to sim card shops in the city, yes

[@stettiner2238]

@@TravelTomTom If I buy a simcard at any 7/11 will it immediately work or needs to be registered? If it does how do I register it?

[@DaWahine79]

Yah? How much is typical 100gb outside the airport?

[@liikennekanava8414]

Don't buy those tourist SIM cards at the airport. It is a scam. 1000-2000 pesos. SIM cards cost 50 pesos in 7elevens or other shops. Then buy load.

[@christiankealey2932]

Yes it's exactly what I did

[@mamtashah-cc4vb]

Yes I figured out that . But the problem is in seven11 shops at times they cannot register the sim for you .. I have face that problem in Thailand and Malaysia

[@liikennekanava8414]

@@mamtashah-cc4vb Just register it online

[@liikennekanava8414]

@@mamtashah-cc4vb I sent my copy of passport in Globe app and it got registered online

[@seamandongtv]

Much better you buy sim card outside the aiport, it cost only 40pesos.

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes agreed! Or an esim. Also starts from just $4.5 USD -> www.traveltomtom.net/destinations/asia/philippines/best-esim-cards-for-philippines

[@untitled7172]

Overpriced sim card!

[@christiankealey2932]

Ikr?

[@user-ou9uk1so2v]

@People @Globeesim