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4.1 · 17 reviews on TrustpilotRéunion is a French overseas region in the Indian Ocean, 700km east of Madagascar. It's a volcanic island of extraordinary contrasts: the Piton de la Fournaise (one of the world's most active volcanoes) erupts multiple times a year, while the three calderas (Mafate, Cilaos, Salazie) offer some of the world's most dramatic hiking. The beaches of Saint-Gilles-les-Bains and Saint-Pierre offer tropical leisure.
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eSIM in 3 steps for Réunion
Pick data amount and validity. Pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
We email a QR code instantly. Scan it in Settings — installed in under 60 seconds. No app needed.
Your phone connects to local networks automatically when you arrive. No SIM swap, no kiosk. Hotspot included.
Coverage & connectivity.
Your device connects to the strongest available network automatically — no manual setup.
Orange Réunion provides the widest 4G LTE and 5G coverage across the island's coastal ring road. Saint-Denis, Saint-Pierre, and Saint-Gilles-les-Bains are excellently covered. The caldera interiors (Mafate is car-free and only accessible on foot or by helicopter) have very limited or no signal. Piton de la Fournaise summit and lava field approach have no coverage.
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Questions about Réunion
Does Flysimio work in Réunion?
Yes. Orange Réunion provides excellent 4G/5G around the coastal ring road. The Cirque de Mafate (accessible only by foot or helicopter — no roads) is a signal dead zone. Piton de la Fournaise summit has no signal. Download offline topo maps for all interior hikes.
Can I see a volcano erupting in Réunion?
Possibly. Piton de la Fournaise erupts 3–4 times per year on average, with some years having no eruptions and others having six. When activity is at a safe level (Niveau 2 alert), the lava field approach road opens and night viewing is spectacular. Check the OVPF (Observatoire Volcanologique du Piton de la Fournaise) for current status.
What are the Cirques?
The three cirques — Mafate, Cilaos, and Salazie — are ancient collapsed calderas forming dramatic amphitheatres of peaks, valleys, and waterfalls. Mafate has no road access (foot or helicopter only) and about 900 permanent residents. The GR R1 and GR R2 long-distance trails traverse all three.
What currency does Réunion use?
The Euro. Réunion is a full French overseas region and EU member territory, using the same euro as mainland France.
Is shark attack a risk at Réunion's beaches?
Yes. Réunion has had a significantly elevated number of shark attacks (primarily bull sharks) since around 2011. Many west-coast lagoon beaches are safe (sharks cannot enter the lagoon through the reef), but surfing and swimming outside the lagoon are restricted or prohibited at certain beaches. Check local signs and the LMRE (Requins Prevention Committee) updates.
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM built into your phone. Instead of a physical card, you scan a QR code and your plan installs instantly — no SIM tray needed.
Is my phone eSIM-compatible?
iPhone XS (2018) and newer, most Android flagships from 2020+, and all Samsung Galaxy S21+ devices support eSIM. Check our compatibility page for the full device list.
How do I install the eSIM?
After purchase, we email a QR code. On iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Scan QR Code. On Android: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Add eSIM. The whole process takes under 60 seconds.
Can I keep my regular SIM while using this eSIM?
Yes. Most phones support dual SIM (physical + eSIM). Keep your home number for calls and SMS — use Flysimio for data abroad. You control which SIM handles what in your phone Settings.
Is an eSIM better than a tourist SIM card?
For most trips, yes. A tourist SIM card means finding a shop or airport kiosk on arrival, showing your passport, and swapping out your home SIM. An eSIM is bought online, installed at home before you fly, and connects when you land, while your home SIM stays in the phone. A local SIM can be cheaper per GB for long stays of a month or more, and it is the option to choose if you need a local phone number.
Does the eSIM come with a local phone number?
No. Flysimio travel eSIMs are data-only, so there is no local phone number for calls or SMS. WhatsApp, iMessage, FaceTime and other calling apps work over the data connection, and your home number stays active on your regular SIM for calls and texts.
How fast is the eSIM?
You connect to the same local 4G/LTE and 5G networks listed on this page, at the speeds those networks give local customers where you are. 5G works where the network and your phone both support it. Daily plans run at full speed up to the daily allowance and are slowed for the rest of that day; fixed-data plans run at full speed until the data is used.
Does the eSIM include a hotspot (tethering)?
Yes, all Flysimio plans include mobile hotspot at no extra charge. Share your data connection with laptops, tablets, or other devices freely.
What happens when my data runs out?
You can top up data from your account dashboard at any time. Top-ups are applied instantly — no need to buy a new eSIM or wait.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Full refund within 7 days of purchase, no questions asked, as long as the eSIM is unused or has used less than 100 MB — that allowance means you can install it and check it connects without losing the guarantee. Past 100 MB we still refund in full for verified faults, such as activation details that never arrived or a technical failure on our side. Contact contact@flysimio.com with your order number.
How long is the eSIM valid for?
You have 6 months from your purchase date to activate the eSIM. Once activated, the plan validity period (e.g., 7 days, 30 days) begins counting down.
Will the eSIM work at the airport when I land?
Yes — as long as you installed the eSIM before your flight, it activates automatically when your phone connects to a local network on landing. No Wi-Fi required for activation.
What if the QR code doesn't scan?
If the QR code won't scan, you can enter the activation code manually — we include both in the email. You can also contact our 24/7 support team and we'll resend or manually provision your eSIM.
