Canada airport SIM card — skip the line, 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 either get an instant eSIM by email or arrange a free pickup at the airport. No queue, no markup, and your Canadian number is already working when you land.
Two ways to skip the airport lineup
- Instant eSIM by email — scan a QR code, your line installs in three taps, no kiosk needed
- Free airport pickup — collect your physical SIM on arrival at 7 Canadian airport locations
- Both options activate up to 24 hours before your arrival, so you land already connected
- Save up to 85% compared to buying at the airport kiosk
Airport kiosk vs pre-order pricing
Airport carrier kiosks typically charge $90 or more per month for an unlimited data plan, plus setup fees. With Get Canada Sim, the same Unlimited Data Rogers 5G plan is $40/mo with no setup charge. For shorter trips, our 95 GB Chatr prepaid plan is $40 for 30 days — far less than the $57 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 eSIM by email or airport pickup. 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 and either install an eSIM by email or collect a physical SIM at free pickup available at 7 Canadian airport locations.
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 plus setup fees. The same Unlimited Data Rogers 5G plan from Get Canada Sim is $40/mo with no setup charge, and a 95 GB Chatr prepaid plan is $40 for 30 days.
Which Canadian airports have Get Canada Sim pickup?
Get Canada Sim offers pickup at 7 major Canadian airport locations. You select your arrival airport during checkout and receive the exact pickup-counter details in your confirmation email before you fly, so you know precisely where to go 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, sometimes with an added setup fee. Ordering ahead with Get Canada Sim saves up to 85%: prepaid plans start at $35–$40 for 30 days with a real Canadian number and no contract.