Search for flights at Alternative Airlines, select a buy now, pay later option at checkout & pay back in instalments. If eligible, you can pay later on any airline we ticket - including Saudi Arabia's latest luxury airline, Riyadh Air!
If you're a resident of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia or Kuwait, then you're eligible to pay for your flights in instalments. Subject to additional eligibility requirements, such as age and cost of tickets.
Interest-free or Long-term
Interest-free or Long-term
SNB and Al Rajhi Bank
Alternative Airlines is an IATA-accredited travel agency that offers a wide range of payment methods, including buy now, pay later options.
Book flights at Alternative Airlines & enjoy:
If you're living in the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Kuwait, then you can board your flights before you've paid in full. Just select one of our buy now, pay later partners at checkout.
Select one of the plans below to pay for your flights in interest-free instalments.
Pay a small amount per instalment with a long-term plan. These plans may involve interest fees.
Secure your flights today without paying in full up front. Just select one of the buy now, pay later partners at the Alternative Airlines checkout. Choose the ideal plan for you, from interest-free to long-term options!
Live in UAE, Saudi Arabia or Kuwait
Be paying in AED, SAR or KWD
Be at least 18 years old
As long as you meet the eligibility requirements for buy now, pay later, you can pay later on any of the 600+ airlines we ticket. You don't even have to be flying to or from the Middle East!
To book and board your flights before you've paid in full, follow these simple steps:
You'll receive instant confirmation of your booking by email.
You'll then continue paying for your flights on the agreed dates of your pay-later schedule.
Depending on your departure date and how long your plan is, you may be able to board your flight before you've paid in full. If so, you'll just continue payments after your flight.
Yes, and you may be eligible for a refund.
Refund eligibility depends on your ticket type, not your payment method.
If you booked a refundable ticket or purchased Alternative Airlines' Pre-Travel Protection, you will be eligible for a refund.
Yes. Late or missed payments can lower your credit score. This makes it harder to obtain important loans in the future.
Please only choose a buy now, pay later plan if you are confident that you can pay on schedule.
Yes. You don't have to be living in the Middle East to be eligible for pay-later flights. Alternative Airlines works with buy now, pay later partners across a wide range of regions and countries. This includes options in Europe, South America, North America, and more.
Last Updated: September 2026
