Canada airport SIM card, skip the kiosk, land connected
Avoid the long SIM card queues at Canadian airports. Order before you fly and your number is active the moment you step off the plane.
See plansThe airport SIM card problem
Every major Canadian airport has SIM card kiosks, but the experience is far from ideal. You land exhausted after a long flight, join a line of other arrivals waiting to buy a SIM, and the plans on offer are often the most expensive options available. By the time you get connected, you have spent $50 to $90 for a plan that costs half as much online.
There is a better way: order your Canada SIM card before you fly and get an instant eSIM by email. No queue, no markup, and your Canadian number is already working when you land.
How to skip the airport lineup
- Instant eSIM by email, scan a QR code, your line installs in three taps, no kiosk needed
- No eSIM support on your phone? We post a physical SIM to your Canadian address instead
- Your line activates up to 24 hours before arrival, so you land already connected
- Pay less than half what an airport kiosk charges for the same month of service
Airport kiosk vs pre-order pricing
Airport carrier kiosks typically charge $90 or more per month for an unlimited data plan. With Get Canada Sim, the same Unlimited Data Rogers 5G plan is $40/mo with no setup charge. For shorter trips, our 90 GB Chatr prepaid plan is $40 for 30 days , far less than the $67 in-Canada price. See all options on the plans page.
How to order before you fly
Pick your plan, fill in your details, and choose an eSIM by email or a physical SIM posted to a Canadian address. We process your order and your Canadian number activates before your arrival date. Walk past the airport kiosk line, already on your phone.
Canada airport SIM, frequently asked questions
Where can I buy a SIM card at a Canadian airport?
Major Canadian airports have carrier kiosks, but they usually carry the most expensive plans and come with a queue after a long flight. A better option is to order ahead with Get Canada Sim: your eSIM arrives by email, installs before you board, and your Canadian number is live when you land.
Is it cheaper to buy a SIM at the airport or online before I fly?
Online is far cheaper. Airport carrier kiosks often charge $50–$90 or more for an unlimited plan. The same Unlimited Data Rogers 5G plan from Get Canada Sim is $40/mo, and a 90 GB Chatr prepaid plan is $40 for 30 days.
Does Get Canada Sim have an airport pickup counter?
No. Get Canada Sim does not operate pickup counters at Canadian airports. Your eSIM is delivered instantly by email, or a physical SIM is posted to a Canadian address of your choice, your home, a hotel, or a friend's place, so there is nothing to collect on arrival.
Can I skip the airport kiosk entirely with an eSIM?
Yes. If your phone supports eSIM, Get Canada Sim emails you a QR code you scan before boarding, your Canadian line installs in three taps and activates up to 24 hours before arrival. You walk straight past the kiosk line already connected, no physical SIM needed.
How much is a SIM card at the airport in Canada?
Airport kiosk plans commonly cost $50–$90 for a month of service. Ordering ahead with Get Canada Sim is far cheaper: monthly plans start at $35 with a real Canadian number and no contract.