Airtel Nigeria runs one of the country’s biggest 4G and 5G networks. Its data bundles cover daily quick-fix browsing, weekly heavy use, and monthly plans built for streaming or remote work. This guide lists every active Airtel data plan, the USSD code to activate it, the price, and how long it lasts.
To buy any bundle, dial *312# and follow the menu. To check your data balance, dial *323#. You can also dial the direct code beside each plan below to skip the menu.
Some plans depend on your tariff. If a code returns “not eligible,” switch your plan first. See our guide on how to switch your Airtel tariff plans.
Full List of Airtel Data Plans, Codes and Prices
Pick the bundle size that matches how you use your phone. Light users stick to daily and 2-day plans. Streamers and remote workers do better on weekly or monthly bundles. Annual plans give the lowest cost per GB.
Daily Plans
| Data | Price | Validity | USSD Code |
| 250MB (Night) | ₦50 | 12am – 5am | *312*2*1*5# |
| 75MB | ₦75 | 1 Day | *312*2*1*4# |
| 100MB | ₦100 | 1 Day | *312*2*1*3# |
| 1GB | ₦350 | 1 Day | *312*9# |
| 1.5GB | ₦400 | 1 Day | *312*8# |
| 1GB + 1GB Bonus | ₦500 | 1 Day | *312*7# |
2-Day Plans
| Data | Price | Validity | USSD Code |
| 200MB | ₦200 | 2 Days | *312*2*1*2# |
| 300MB | ₦300 | 2 Days | *312*2*1*1# |
Weekly Plans (7 Days)
| Data | Price | Validity | USSD Code |
| 3.5GB | ₦1,500 | 7 Days | *312*5# |
| 6GB | ₦2,500 | 7 Days | *312*10# |
| 10GB | ₦3,000 | 7 Days | *312*4# |
| 18GB | ₦5,000 | 7 Days | *312*3# |
Monthly Plans (30 Days)
| Data | Price | Validity | USSD Code |
| 2GB | ₦1,500 | 30 Days | *312*2*4*1# |
| 3GB | ₦2,000 | 30 Days | *312*2*4*2# |
| 4GB | ₦2,500 | 30 Days | *312*2*4*3# |
| 8GB | ₦3,000 | 30 Days | *312*2*4*4# |
| 10GB | ₦4,000 | 30 Days | *312*2*4*5# |
| 13GB | ₦5,000 | 30 Days | *312*2*4*6# |
| 18GB | ₦6,000 | 30 Days | *312*2*4*7# |
| 25GB | ₦8,000 | 30 Days | *312*2*4*8# |
Big Monthly Plans (30 Days)
For streamers, large families, and small offices. Lower cost per gigabyte than mid-tier monthly plans.
| Data | Price | Validity | USSD Code |
| 35GB | ₦10,000 | 30 Days | *312*2*5*1# |
| 60GB | ₦15,000 | 30 Days | *312*2*5*2# |
| 100GB | ₦20,000 | 30 Days | *312*2*5*3# |
| 160GB | ₦30,000 | 30 Days | *312*2*5*4# |
| 210GB | ₦40,000 | 30 Days | *312*2*5*5# |
Binge Plans (2 Days)
Built for back-to-back streaming, gaming, and downloads over a weekend.
| Data | Price | Validity | USSD Code |
| 1GB | ₦500 | 2 Days | *312*2*2*5# |
| 1.5GB | ₦600 | 2 Days | *312*2*2*4# |
| 2GB + 2GB Bonus | ₦750 | 2 Days | *312*2*2*3# |
| 3GB | ₦1,000 | 2 Days | *312*2*2*2# |
| 5GB | ₦1,500 | 2 Days | *312*2*2*1# |
Everyday-On Plans (30 Days)
You get a fixed daily allowance instead of one big bucket. Good if you tend to burn through a monthly bundle in week one.
| Data | Price | Validity | USSD Code |
| 15GB (500MB daily) | ₦4,000 | 30 Days | *312*15*1# |
| 40GB (3GB daily) | ₦7,500 | 30 Days | *312*15*2# |
3-Month and 1-Year Plans
Lowest naira-per-GB on the network. Pay once and forget for the next quarter or year.
| Data | Price | Validity | USSD Code |
| 300GB | ₦50,000 | 90 Days | *312*2*6*1# |
| 350GB | ₦60,000 | 120 Days | *312*2*6*2# |
| 650GB | ₦100,000 | 365 Days | *312*2*6*3# |
MiFi Plans
Buy these from the Airtel MiFi or router itself, not from a phone SIM.
| Data | Price | Validity | USSD Code |
| 13GB + 1GB daily | ₦5,000 | 30 Days | *312*12*1*1*1# |
| 35GB + 2GB daily | ₦10,000 | 30 Days | *312*12*1*1*2# |
| 60GB + 2GB daily | ₦15,000 | 30 Days | *312*12*1*1*3# |
Roaming Plans
For travel outside Nigeria. Activate before you board.
| Data | Price | Validity | USSD Code |
| 500MB | ₦5,000 | 1 Day | *312*13*2*2# |
| 1GB | ₦9,000 | 7 Days | *312*13*2*3# |
| 3GB | ₦25,000 | 30 Days | *312*13*2*4# |
| 5GB | ₦40,000 | 30 Days | *312*13*2*5# |
Social Plans (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
Data is locked to chat and the listed apps only. Won’t work for browsers or streaming sites.
| Data | Price | Validity | USSD Code |
| 200MB | ₦100 | 2 Days | *312*14*1# |
| 1GB | ₦300 | 3 Days | *312*14*2# |
| 5GB | ₦500 | 7 Days | *312*14*3# |
How to Buy an Airtel Data Plan
You have four ways to subscribe:
- USSD menu: Dial *312# and pick the plan from the list.
- Direct USSD: Dial the exact code beside each bundle in the tables above.
- Airtel app: Open the Airtel Thanks app, tap Data, choose a plan, and pay from airtime, card, or bank.
- SMS: Send the plan keyword to 141 (for select bundles).
Make sure you have enough airtime before dialing a USSD code. The plan price is debited instantly. To check what you bought, dial *323# right after.
Data Rollover
Airtel rolls unused data over when you renew the same bundle before it expires. Grace periods are:
- Daily and Everyday-On plans: 1 day
- Weekly plans: 3 days
- Monthly plans: 7 days
Renew within the grace window and your old MBs add to the new bundle. Miss it and the data is gone.
Pick the Right Plan for How You Use Your Phone
- Light user (chat, email, news): 2GB monthly at ₦1,500 or 4GB at ₦2,500.
- Social media every day: 8GB at ₦3,000 monthly, or 5GB social plan at ₦500 weekly.
- Streaming and YouTube: 25GB at ₦8,000 monthly, or 18GB weekly at ₦5,000.
- Remote work, video calls, big downloads: 100GB at ₦20,000 or 210GB at ₦40,000.
- Home Wi-Fi via MiFi or router: 60GB + 2GB daily at ₦15,000.
- Cheapest cost per GB: 1-year 650GB at ₦100,000 (about ₦154 per GB).
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I subscribe to an Airtel data plan?
Dial *312# from your Airtel line and follow the menu. To go straight to a plan, dial its USSD code from the tables above. Pay from airtime. The bundle activates within seconds.
How do I check my Airtel data balance?
Dial *323# and the active bundle, remaining MBs, and expiry date come back in a flash message. The Airtel Thanks app shows the same info under the Data tab.
What is the cheapest Airtel data plan?
The Night Plan: 250MB for ₦25, valid from 12am to 5am, on the SmartTRYBE tariff — dial *412#. It pays back if you can shift heavy downloads to those five hours.
Which Airtel plan gives the most data for the money?
The 1-year 650GB bundle at ₦100,000 (about ₦154/GB) is the cheapest per gigabyte on Airtel. Among monthly plans, the 210GB at ₦40,000 wins (about ₦190/GB).
Why am I getting “not eligible” when I dial a code?
Some bundles are restricted to specific tariff plans. Dial *412# to switch to SmartTRYBE, or *121# to see every tariff option on your line. Your number, balance, and credit history stay intact during migration.
Do Airtel data plans work on MiFi and routers?
Regular phone bundles work on most MiFi devices, but the dedicated MiFi plans (₦5,000, ₦10,000, ₦15,000) are sized and priced for routers. Dial *312*12*1*1# from the MiFi SIM to see the full list.
Can I use my Airtel data while traveling abroad?
Only roaming plans work outside Nigeria. Local bundles stop the moment your phone connects to a foreign network. Buy a roaming plan starting at ₦5,000 for 500MB before you travel.
Can I share Airtel data with another number?
Yes. Dial *141*712*amount*recipient_number# to transfer airtime, then ask the recipient to buy data. Direct data gifting is available through the Airtel Thanks app under “Gift Data.”
How do I migrate to SmartTRYBE for the cheap night plan?
Dial *412# and confirm — *312# now opens the data-bundle menu, not tariff migration. SmartTRYBE unlocks the ₦25 for 250MB night plan and charges 13 kobo/sec for calls to all networks. Full breakdown: Airtel tariff plans and call rates.
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