Buy Flights with Mada
Book flights and pay with Mada
Book airline tickets with Alternative Airlines and pay using Mada, Saudi Arabia’s national payment network.
Searching and paying is straightforward. Enter your route in the search bar, choose your flight, then select Mada at checkout to complete your booking securely.
You can use Mada to book flights with Saudia, Riyadh Air, Emirates, British Airways and hundreds of other airlines worldwide.
What is Mada?
Mada, also known as the Saudi Payments Network, is Saudi Arabia’s national payment system. It connects local bank cards to a central network, linking payments directly to the cardholder’s bank account.
- All ATM and debit cards issued in Saudi Arabia are Mada-compatible by law
- Mada works for payments at ATMs, in shops and online using the same secure network
- The current SPAN2 system processes payments faster and more reliably than the original SPAN network
Mada also works alongside major card schemes, including Visa, Mastercard and American Express, allowing wider acceptance while keeping payments local and secure.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Mada card?
A Mada card is a card issued by local banks which allows people to make access the money in their bank account and make purchases. A Mada card works in the same ways as other debit cards and you don't need a Mada card to make payments via Mada.
Can I buy flights with Mada?
Yes, you can buy flights with Mada, along with many other goods and services. Mada can be used online to buy flights with Alternative Airlines or it can also be used online and in-store to buy other goods and services.
Where can I buy flights with Mada?
You can buy flights with Mada right here at Alternative Airlines. All you need to do is run a flight search using the search form at the top of the page and complete the booking process — when prompted to select a payment method, choose Mada to pay!
Can I link Mada with Apple Pay?
Mada has recently announced that it has a partnership with Apple Pay, which will allow you to buy flights and other goods and services with Apple Pay via Mada. Details on how this will work are yet to be announced.
Can I only buy domestic flights with Mada?
You can buy any flight with Mada at Alternative Airlines, which means that you can buy both domestic flights within Saudi Arabia, flights flying internationally from Saudi Arabia and international flights flying between destinations outside of Saudi Arabia.
Can Mada only be used to pay for flights with Saudi Arabian airlines?
Mada can be used to pay for flights on Saudi Arabian airlines, such as Saudia and flynas, as well as other airlines outside of Saudia Arabia, including Tajikistan Airlines, Twin Jet, Windrose, Link Airways and Sylt Air.
What banks are in Mada's network?
The following banks are in Mada's network:
Al-Rajhi Bank, Al Bilad Bank, Arab National Bank, Bank AlJazria, Emirates International Bank, National Commercial Bank, Riyad Bank, SABB, Saudi Hollandi Bank, Saudi Fransi Bank, Saudi Investment Bank, Samba Financial Group, National Bank of Kuwait, Bank Muscat, National Bank of Bahrain and Alinma Bank, Gulf International Bank.