eSIM for Milan

Milan: what to know before you go

From the airports

Malpensa (MXP) is about 50 km out, with the Malpensa Express train to the centre. Linate (LIN) is close to the city and reached by metro line M4.

The Last Supper

Leonardo's Last Supper is visited in small timed groups and slots sell out weeks ahead. The ticket is a code on your phone, so book early and keep it offline.

The Duomo

The cathedral and its roof terraces have their own tickets, sold online, with a dress code for the church.

Driving

The centre has a congestion charge zone for cars. If you rent a car, navigation apps show the restricted areas.

How much data you need

A long weekend of maps, tickets and photos takes about 2 GB.

Written 24 October 2026. Opening rules, fees, prices at attractions and event dates change, so check the official site before you rely on them.

Milan: when people go

7 December 2026: Saint Ambrose and the opening night at La Scala

Milan celebrates its patron saint on 7 December, and La Scala opens its 2026 to 2027 season that evening with Verdi's Otello. The streets around the theatre, the Duomo and the Castello Sforzesco are crowded, and the traditional Oh Bej Oh Bej market is held near the castle in the days around the date, so allow extra time and keep a downloaded map.

23 February to 1 March 2027 (expected): Milan Fashion Week

The women's shows are held twice a year, in late February and late September, and Italian business press gives 23 February to 1 March 2027 for the next February edition. The organisers publish the official calendar, so check it before you book rooms and rides, and save any invitation or address on your phone.

13 to 18 April 2027: Salone del Mobile and Milan Design Week

The furniture fair is held at the Rho exhibition centre outside the city from 13 to 18 April 2027, while design events fill venues across Milan. Hotels are in high demand that week, so book early and plan the trip to Rho in advance.

Mid-August 2027: Ferragosto

15 August 2027 is a Sunday, and in the weeks around it many small shops, bakeries and family-run restaurants close for one to three weeks, while the Duomo, the large galleries, the metro and the chain stores stay open. Map apps do not always show holiday closures, so confirm opening hours directly.

Italy eSIM 2026: prices, network and coverage

10 plans, from $2.49 (1 GB, 7 days) to $23.99 (50 GB, 30 days). Networks: Iliad 5G, TIM 5G, and Wind 5G.

Network

Iliad 5G, TIM 5G, Wind 5G

Top-up

Yes, from the app, on the same eSIM

Validity starts

At the first connection at your destination

Install by

Shown on your order. An eSIM that is never installed expires

Your number

Stays active, plans are data only

Hotspot

Uses the same plan data, no separate charge

After the daily allowance

Day passes slow down to 500 Kbps

Updated October 29, 2026

Questions about Milan

Do I need the eSIM to see the Last Supper?

You need the booking on your phone. Book as early as the dates open, and save the confirmation offline so you can show it without signal.

How much does an eSIM for Milan cost?

Milan uses the Italy plans, because an eSIM belongs to a country and not to a city. Plans start at $2.49 for 1 GB, valid for 7 days. There are 10 plans, from 1 GB to 50 GB, plus unlimited day passes.

Do I need a local SIM card in Milan?

No. The eSIM is a SIM card in digital form: you install it from a QR code before you leave, and there is nothing to buy at the airport or swap in your phone.

How is it different from roaming in Milan?

If your SIM is from the EU, roaming here costs the same as at home, within the data your plan allows abroad. The eSIM helps when that allowance runs out, or when your line is from outside the EU: then your carrier usually charges by the day or by the megabyte.

Which networks does the Milan eSIM use?

Wigoo connects to Iliad, TIM, and Wind, with 5G where it is available. Each plan lists the operators it uses.

Can I add more data?

Yes. You top up the same eSIM from the app, without installing a new one.

Do I keep my phone number?

Yes. Plans are data only, so your usual line stays active for calls and texts, and WhatsApp keeps working as always.

When do the validity days start?

Not when you buy and not when you install: the days start counting when the eSIM connects to a network at your destination for the first time. A 30 day plan gives you 30 days from that first connection.

How long do I have to install the eSIM?

An eSIM that is never installed expires. The "Install by" date is shown on your order, on the site and in the app, so you can buy ahead of your trip. Install it before that date, on Wi-Fi.

Can I use the eSIM as a hotspot?

Data used through a personal hotspot comes out of the same plan, and Wigoo does not charge it separately. A laptop uses far more data than a phone, so for work a day pass or a bigger plan is safer.

What happens when the data runs out?

Plans are prepaid, so there are no extra charges: when the data is used up, the connection stops until you add more from the app. Day passes give a daily allowance at full speed, then continue at reduced speed (500 Kbps) until the next day.

When should I install the eSIM?

Before you leave, on Wi-Fi. When you land, set the Wigoo line for mobile data and turn on data roaming for it.