The 60-second verdict
Flysimio sells 5 GB for 30 days in North Macedonia at $22.00 on Telekom.mk. Airalo's cheapest 30-day plan is $72.00 unlimited, so we are substantially cheaper for a normal allowance — but we will be straight with you: this is one of our weaker European markets on price. Our 5 GB here costs more than double what it does in neighbouring Serbia or Bulgaria, and that is a wholesale reality rather than a margin choice.
For a short trip the 1 GB / 7-day plan at $5.75 is the sensible buy. If you are heavy on data and staying two weeks, it is worth checking Airalo's 15-day unlimited at $49.00 against our numbers before deciding.
Flysimio North Macedonia eSIM
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Flysimio North Macedonia eSIM plans
Most travelers pick the 5 GB / 30-day plan at $12.93 — about $2.59/GB for North Macedonia. Full live range (prices update hourly):
| Data | Validity | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | $2.90 | $2.90/GB |
| 3 GB | 15 days | $7.75 | $2.58/GB |
| 5 GBMost popular | 30 days | $12.93 | $2.59/GB |
| 10 GB | 30 days | $23.60 | $2.36/GB |
| 20 GB | 30 days | $47.20 | $2.36/GB |
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North Macedonia eSIM comparison (2026)
| Provider | Plan | Price | Network | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flysimio | 500 MB / day | $2.75 | Telekom.mk | |
| Flysimio | 1 GB / 7 days | $2.90 | Telekom.mk | |
| Flysimio | 3 GB / 30 days | $8.25 | Telekom.mk | |
| Flysimio | 5 GB / 30 days | $12.93 | Telekom.mk | |
| Flysimio | 10 GB / 30 days | $23.60 | Telekom.mk | |
| Airalo | Unlimited / 7 days | $27.50 | A1 | Coverage & app |
| Airalo | Unlimited / 15 days | $49.00 | A1 | Coverage & app |
| Airalo | Unlimited / 30 days | $72.00 | A1 | Coverage & app |
Not in the EU
North Macedonia is not an EU member, so roam-like-at-home allowances from a European SIM stop at the border. This applies coming in from Greece and Bulgaria as well as from Serbia and Kosovo. It is the same trap as Serbia, Bosnia and Albania, and it catches out a lot of people doing a Balkans road trip on one European SIM.
Coverage by destination
- Skopje — 4G/5G across the centre, the Old Bazaar and the airport.
- Lake Ohrid — covered around Ohrid town, the boardwalk and the lakeside road. Thinner on the far southern shore toward the Albanian border.
- Bitola and Heraclea — covered.
- Mavrovo National Park — good on the main road and in the resort; patchy on the trails and around Korab.
- Matka Canyon — coverage at the dam and the boat landing, weaker inside the canyon and the caves.
- The E75 to the Greek border at Bogorodica — 4G throughout, though your plan stops at the border itself.
How much data do you need?
A week between Skopje and Ohrid runs 2–3 GB for most travellers. Given local pricing, start with the 1 GB / 7-day plan at $5.75 and top up rather than committing to a large plan you may not use.
Setting it up
- Buy and install on Wi-Fi before you travel.
- If you are driving in from Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia or Kosovo, switch the line on before you cross.
- Enable Data Roaming for the travel line only, and turn it off on your home line.
- Download offline maps for Mavrovo and the Ohrid back roads.
- North Macedonia uses the denar (MKD), not the euro.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best eSIM for North Macedonia?
Flysimio on Telekom.mk at $22.00 for 5 GB over 30 days beats Airalo's $72.00 unlimited-only 30-day plan. But this is one of our weaker European markets on price — our 5 GB here costs more than double the same plan in Serbia or Bulgaria, so compare sizes carefully.
Is Airalo ever better value in North Macedonia?
Possibly, if you want genuinely unlimited data for around a fortnight. Their 15-day unlimited plan is $49.00, which is worth comparing directly against our 10 GB at $40.00 depending on how much you actually use.
Does EU roaming work in North Macedonia?
No. North Macedonia is not in the EU, so allowances from a European SIM stop at the border — including coming in from Greece or Bulgaria. This catches out a lot of Balkans road trips run on one EU SIM.
Is there coverage at Lake Ohrid?
Yes around Ohrid town, the boardwalk and the main lakeside road. It thins on the far southern shore toward the Albanian border, so download an offline map if you are circling the lake.
How much data do I need for North Macedonia?
About 2–3 GB for a week covering Skopje and Ohrid. Because local pricing is higher than in neighbouring countries, starting with the 1 GB / 7-day plan and topping up is usually the better approach.
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.