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Aer Lingus Tickets — Fly Now Pay Later

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Book Aer Lingus Tickets & Fly Now, Pay Later

Want to fly Aer Lingus but also pay for flights in instalments? Then Alternative Airlines is perfect for you! We ticket 600+ different airlines across the globe including Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus.

At Alternative Airlines, we're proud to offer over 40 different ways for you to pay for your Aer Lingus flights. This includes all major credit and debit cards like Visa, AMEX, Diners Club and more as well as virtual wallets including Apple Pay and Google Pay.

We also allow you to pay with Buy Now, Pay Later options! Find out below which Buy Now, Pay Later options may be available for Aer Lingus flights or visit our payments page.

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Can I pay for Aer Lingus flights in instalments?

If booking directly with Aer Lingus, you will only be able to pay for flights using credit or debit. They don't currently offer crypto, Buy Now, Pay Later or virtual wallet options. But don't worry, you can travel with Aer Lingus and pay in the way that suits you when booking through Alternative Airlines. Spread the cost of your Aer Lingus flights into manageable instalments over a set period of time with one of our Buy Now, Pay Later options including Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, Zip, PayPal Credit and more. See below which options may be available for you or see at checkout.

Please be aware that there are currently no Buy Now, Pay Later options available for residents in the Republic of Ireland

Notice: Some payment options are country-specific so may not be available in your region

Afterpay

Can I pay with Afterpay on Aer Lingus Flights?

If you are a resident of the US and are paying in USD. Afterpay can be a great option for you if you meet these criteria. Afterpay allows you to spread the cost into 4 interest-free payments to be paid back over 6 weeks.

Affirm

Can I pay with Affirm on Aer Lingus Flights?

Affirm is only available for customers in the United States. If this applies to you then Affirm can be a great payment option for you. Affirm allows their customers to pay for their Aer Lingus flights in either 3, 6, 12 or 18 months depending on the value of the flight booked. They also allow you the flexibility of paying either monthly or every 2 weeks.

Klarna

Can I pay for Aer Lingus flights using Klarna?

Currently, Klarna is only available to residents of the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Austria, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Germany. This means that if you are an Irish resident then Klarna will not be an option for you. However, if booking from one of these markets then you will be able to use Klarna on an Aer Lingus booking. Klarna allows its customers to pay for their flights in either 30 days, 3 instalments or Monthly financing up to 6 months. See at checkout which options are available to you.

PayPal Credit

Can I pay with PayPal Credit on Aer Lingus?

PayPal Credit is only available for residents of the US, UK and Germany and must be paid in their local currency (USD, GBP and EUR). If this applies to you then make use of PayPal's great Buy Now, Pay Later payment option where you can pay back 0% interest-free for 4 months. For bookings which are greater than £99 then you can also pay in monthly instalments.

Zip

Does Aer Lingus accept Zip?

If you are a resident of the UK, the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia and more then Zip may be a great option for you. Zip currently offers customers the ability to spread the cost of their Aer Lingus flights into easy instalments. See at checkout if Zip is available for you.

Other buy now pay later options available with Aer Lingus flights

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'Buy Now, Pay Later' Aer Lingus Flights FAQs

Can I pay for Aer Lingus flights in instalments?

Depending on your country of residence, you may be able to book Aer Lingus flights using our Buy Now, Pay Later options allowing you to spread the cost. Please be aware that there are currently no Buy Now, Pay Later options available in the Republic of Ireland. See at the checkout which options may be available for you. If one of our finance options is available to you then you will be able to spread the cost into manageable instalments, either weekly or monthly, depending on the provider's policy. If you are a citizen of the Republic of Ireland we have numerous other payment options available including credit, debit, crypto and virtual wallets. You can also pay later for flights with the airline's subsidiaries, Aer Lingus Regional and Aer Lingus UK.

FIND OUT ABOUT ALL OF OUR PAYMENT OPTIONS HERE

Why should I book my Aer Lingus tickets through Alternative Airlines?

By booking your next Aer Lingus flight with Alternative Airlines, you'll have greater levels of payment flexibility. At Alternative Airlines we proudly accept over 160+ currencies, including EUR, GBP and USD and more meaning often you are able to pay in your local currency. We go even further by also accepting 40+ payment methods, including Buy Now, Pay Later and crypto. Aer Lingus only offers credit and debit payments through their reservations platform. By booking with us you are able to still fly with Aer Lingus while paying in a way that suits you. To book your next Aer Lingus flight use the flight search tool at the top of the page.

Not only do we offer payment flexibility but we also offer some great protection products, available at checkout. Our Cancellation Protection product helps you to get a refund if you experience unexpected circumstances which cause you to no longer fly. Add our Lost Baggage Protection product to help protect your luggage if it's lost or delayed, you can receive a payment of up to $2000!

Can I cancel Aer Lingus flights if I used a Buy Now Pay Later?

Absolutely! Cancelling Aer Lingus flights is easy with Alternative Airlines. If you booked Aer Lingus flights with us and chose to pay with a Buy Now Pay Later, you might be eligible for a refund (if your ticket is refundable) of whatever you paid when you first made your booking. Read our guide on cancelling Aer Lingus flights for more information.