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Buy flights using Qiwi

‘QIWI Wallet’, also known as just ‘QIWI’, is a Russian e-wallet payment method that enables users to make secure payments online. QIWI was developed to empower security-conscious Russians to make payments online without having to transmit sensitive bank account or credit card details over the internet. QIWI Wallet is a simple way to transfer money, and receive and make payments.


How to use QIWI Wallet

A user can sign up to QIWI, by downloading the app on their digital device (mobile phone) and creating an account. Once a payment is initiated, an invoice will be created in the user’s QIWI Wallet account. The user can then choose to pay the invoice straight away, ‘now’, using their existing QIWI Wallet balance (or the card that is registered to the QIWI Wallet account), or 'later', in cash at any payment interface which is supported by QIWI Wallet.

How to buy flights with QIWI

 Qiwi only supports purchases made in EUR, RUB, or USD. Please note that you can only use this payment option if you meet QIWI's conditions, and more information on this can be found in the FAQ section at the bottom of the page.

  1. Use Alternative Airlines' website to search for your flights - choose from over 600 global airlines!
  2. Enter your passenger details.
  3. Select Qiwi at checkout - it's as simple as that!
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QIWI & Flights

Alternative Airlines is an online flight search and booking website. You can choose from over 600 global airlines, including NorwegianAmerican AirlinesLufthansaAeroflot, and British Airways, then select Qiwi at checkout.


Why buy flights with Qiwi?

There are loads of benefits to choosing to buy your flights using Qiwi. Qiwi is a trusted and reliable payment provider, and is loved by those who like to make purchases online with the added secutity of paying through Qiwi rather than directly though a retailer. By choosing to pay with QIWI when booking flights, you can benefit from choosing to pay using cash (accepted through a payment interface, which includes over 152,000 kiosks and terminals), value stored in your QIWI account, or by using the credit/debit card associated with your account.


Other benefits:

It's quick and easy - you can book your flights in minutes, without the need to finding our payment card 

Enjoy real-time payment confirmation

Downlad the QIWI app to easily manage your account

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Qiwi Flights FAQs

What is Qiwi?

Qiwi was developed in 2007 and is a Russian payment service provider, which lets users make secure payments online without having to share sensitive bank information over the internet. Once a payment has been initiated, an invoice will be created in the user’s ‘QIWI Wallet’ account. The user then has the option to either pay for the invoice straight away, or 'later'.

Where can I use QIWI Wallet?

QIWI Wallet is primarily available for nationals of Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Belarus, Romania, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates.

What currencies are available for QIWI Wallet?

QIWI Wallet currently only transacts in RUB. EUR and USD.

How do I transfer and deposit money in my Qiwi account?

QIWI Wallet is compatible with multiple funding methods which can be used to fund your ‘wallet’. This includes Credit/Debit cards, Bank Transfers, and QIWI Wallet payment cash-terminals.

Is there a charge for using QIWI?

QIWI does not charge any fees for making QIWI Wallet deposits. There is a fee structure for different services - more information can be found on QIWI’s website.

Is QIWI Wallet safe to use?

QIWI Wallet has been developed to be a completely reliable and totally secure payment option. QIWI uses a combination of intensive transaction monitoring, SMS transaction verification for cardholders and has a dedicated anti-fraud team.

Can I use QIWI to book flights?

Yes, you can search and book flights on over 600 global airlines available to book through the Alternative Airlines website, then checkout using Qiwi. Airlines we ticket include QantasAmerican AirlinesBritish AirwaysDelta Air LinesNorwegian, and Emirates.