Does the iPad Air 11-inch (M3) have eSIM?
Yes. The iPad Air 11-inch (M3) supports eSIM. Add a travel eSIM for data abroad and keep your usual SIM for calls and texts.
Checked on July 31, 2026 in its spec sheet
Source: Apple
eSIM
Yes
on every version
Lines at once
1
eSIM only
eSIMs stored
Not stated
in its spec sheet
Announced
Not stated
How to check that your iPad Air 11-inch (M3) has eSIM
Three checks, in under a minute.
- 1
In Settings
Settings › General › About: an “EID” line means the eSIM is there.
- 2
Dial *#06#
On most phones, this code shows the IMEI and, when the phone has eSIM, an EID number.
- 3
Check it is unlocked
A travel eSIM only works on a phone that is not locked to a carrier: your carrier can confirm it and unlock your iPad Air 11-inch (M3) before you leave.
The best eSIM for your trip with the iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
Choose your destination, trip length and usage: the three best offers from today’s price check.
How you use your phone
Maps and messagesGPS, WhatsApp, email
Social mediaInstagram, TikTok, browsing
Video and callsstreaming, video calls
Hotspotlaptop, tablet
You need
6 GB
that is 0.8 GB a day
- Maps and messages1.4 GB
- Social media4.2 GB
- Video and calls0 GB
- Hotspot0 GB
Look for a plan with at least 6 GB.
The best offers for this trip
For 7 days and 6 GB in Thailand
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
$22.00$3.14 per day- 25 GB at full speed, then reduced speed
- Networks: AIS and True
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
Jetpac
10 GB · 7 days
$9.50$0.95 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Network: AIS
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
Nomad
50 GB · 10 days
$15.00$0.30 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Network: True
- Hotspot allowed
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How to install a travel eSIM on the iPad Air 11-inch (M3)
Install it at home on Wi-Fi, a few days before you leave: it only connects once you land. Menus can differ slightly by version.
- 1
Buy the eSIM
You receive a QR code or an install link by email.
- 2
Add it
Settings › Cellular (or Mobile Service) › Add eSIM, then scan the QR code, or tap the link on the phone itself.
- 3
Pick the lines
Label it “Travel”, keep your usual line for calls and texts, and choose the travel eSIM for cellular data.
- 4
On arrival
Turn on Data Roaming for the travel eSIM only, and turn it off on your usual line.
Good to know before you travel
- 1
One line at a time
The iPad Air 11-inch (M3) runs a single line at a time: switch to the travel eSIM for data, and back to your SIM to receive calls.
- 2
Cellular models only
Only the Wi-Fi + Cellular version of the iPad Air 11-inch (M3) has an eSIM; the Wi-Fi-only version cannot use one.
The iPad Air 11-inch (M3) and eSIM: what to know
From its spec sheet and the 80 Apple models in our database.
The iPad Air 11-inch (M3) family
- iPad Air (3rd generation)Yes · 2 lines at once
- iPad Air (4th generation)Yes · 2 lines at once
- iPad Air (5th generation)Yes · 2 lines at once
- iPad Air 11-inch (M2)Yes · 1 lines at once
- iPad Air 11-inch (M4)Yes · 1 lines at once
- iPad Air 13-inch (M2)Yes · 1 lines at once
- iPad Air 13-inch (M3)Yes · 1 lines at once
- iPad Air 13-inch (M4)Yes · 1 lines at once
Apple and eSIM
- All 80 Apple models in our database support eSIM.
- The first one: the iPhone XR (2018).
- The most recent: the iPhone 18 Pro (September 2026).
The most popular destinations
For each country, today’s podium and every plan we compare.
Questions about the iPad Air 11-inch (M3) and eSIM
Answered from its spec sheet and from today’s prices.
Does the iPad Air 11-inch (M3) support eSIM?
Yes. The iPad Air 11-inch (M3) supports eSIM. Add a travel eSIM for data abroad and keep your usual SIM for calls and texts.
How many eSIMs can the iPad Air 11-inch (M3) use?
The iPad Air 11-inch (M3) runs 1 lines at the same time (eSIM only).
Can I keep my phone number abroad with the iPad Air 11-inch (M3)?
Only one line runs at a time on the iPad Air 11-inch (M3): you switch between your SIM and the travel eSIM.
Which travel eSIM should I get for the iPad Air 11-inch (M3)?
Any data eSIM works on an unlocked iPad Air 11-inch (M3). The right one depends on the trip: on October 22, 2026, for a week in Thailand with everyday use, the best price was Jetpac at $9.50. Compare your destination with the tool above.
Does the iPad Air 11-inch (M3) have a SIM card slot, or is it eSIM only?
No: the iPad Air 11-inch (M3) has no SIM card slot. It works with eSIM only.
Can I use two eSIMs at the same time on the iPad Air 11-inch (M3)?
No: only one line works at a time.
Why is my eSIM not working on the iPad Air 11-inch (M3)?
Check four things in Settings › Cellular: the travel eSIM line is turned on, it is selected for Cellular Data, Data Roaming is on for that line, and your iPhone is not locked to a carrier. Then restart it.
What if the eSIM is stuck on “activating”?
Activation needs an Internet connection: stay on Wi-Fi for a few minutes, then restart the phone. Many travel eSIMs only connect once you land, so “No service” before you leave is normal.