The 60-second verdict
Moldova is one of the cheapest countries in our whole catalogue: 5 GB for 30 days costs $6.85 on Orange Moldova, and a 1 GB / 7-day plan is $1.55. Airalo does not currently list a 30-day Moldova plan at all — their longest is 10 days unlimited at $35.00, with 7 days at $29.50.
That gap matters if you are staying more than a week and a half, which is common for the wine-and-monastery trips people take here. Our 30-day plans have no direct Airalo equivalent right now.
Flysimio Moldova eSIM
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Flysimio Moldova eSIM plans
Most travelers pick the 5 GB / 30-day plan at $5.95 — about $1.19/GB for Moldova. Full live range (prices update hourly):
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $1.43 | $1.43/GB |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $3.75 | $1.25/GB |
| 5 GBMost popular | 30 days | $5.95 | $1.19/GB |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $10.70 | $1.07/GB |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $22.28 | $1.11/GB |
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Moldova eSIM comparison (2026)
| Provider | Plan | Price | Network | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flysimio | 500 MB / day | $0.88 | Orange Moldova | |
| Flysimio | 1 GB / 7 days | $1.43 | Orange Moldova | |
| Flysimio | 3 GB / 30 days | $4.00 | Orange Moldova | |
| Flysimio | 5 GB / 30 days | $5.95 | Orange Moldova | |
| Flysimio | 10 GB / 30 days | $10.70 | Orange Moldova | |
| Airalo | Unlimited / 7 days | $29.50 | Orange | Coverage & app |
| Airalo | Unlimited / 10 days | $35.00 | Orange | Coverage & app |
Moldova's networks
Orange Moldova and Moldcell are the two main operators, with Moldtelecom's Unite as a third. Orange has the widest coverage and is rolling out 5G in Chișinău, currently concentrated in the city centre. 4G is solid across the country and along the main roads.
One thing to know: Transnistria
Transnistria is a breakaway region along the Dniester, internationally recognised as part of Moldova but not under its control. It operates its own network, Interdnestrcom, and Moldovan mobile coverage there is unreliable to non-existent. If you are crossing to Tiraspol or Bender, expect your plan not to work, carry offline maps and cash, and check current travel advice before you go.
Coverage by destination
- Chișinău — 4G across the city with 5G in early rollout in the centre. Chișinău airport is covered.
- Cricova and Milestii Mici wine cellars — coverage above ground and at the entrances. Both are vast underground cellar systems — Milestii Mici holds the world's largest wine collection — and you will lose signal on the underground tours. That is expected.
- Orheiul Vechi — covered at the cave monastery complex and the surrounding villages.
- Soroca fortress — covered.
- The Codri forests and rural back roads — good on the main routes, thinner off them.
How much data do you need?
A week in Chișinău and the wine regions runs 2–3 GB. At $4.38 for 3 GB there is no reason to buy small — that covers a full month.
Setting it up
- Buy and install on Wi-Fi before you travel.
- Switch the line on at Chișinău airport and enable Data Roaming for that line only.
- Turn Data Roaming off on your home line — Moldova is not in the EU, so an EU SIM has no allowance here.
- Download offline maps before any trip toward Transnistria.
- Moldova uses the leu (MDL), and cash still matters outside Chișinău.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best eSIM for Moldova?
Flysimio on Orange Moldova — 5 GB for 30 days is $6.85, one of the cheapest plans in our whole catalogue. Airalo uses the same Orange network but currently lists nothing longer than 10 days, at $35.00.
Does EU roaming work in Moldova?
No. Moldova is not in the EU, so roam-like-at-home allowances from an EU SIM do not apply and you revert to non-EU roaming rates. Turn Data Roaming off on your home line and use a local eSIM instead.
Will my eSIM work in Transnistria?
Probably not. Transnistria is a breakaway region running its own network, Interdnestrcom, and Moldovan coverage there is unreliable to non-existent. Carry offline maps and cash if you cross to Tiraspol or Bender, and check current travel advice first.
Is there signal in the Cricova and Milestii Mici wine cellars?
At the entrances and above ground, yes. Both are enormous underground cellar systems — Milestii Mici holds the world's largest wine collection — and you will lose signal on the underground tours, which is normal.
How much data do I need for Moldova?
About 2–3 GB for a week in Chișinău and the wine regions. At $4.38 for a 3 GB, 30-day plan there is little reason to buy smaller.
Sources & further reading
Maya Okafor
Senior Travel Connectivity Editor
Maya has tested eSIMs across 40+ countries over five years of full-time travel — from Tokyo subways to Patagonian backroads. She runs Flysimio’s hands-on network and speed testing.