Riyadh Air will be launching soon
Riyadh Air doesn't offer flights to the general public yet, but it will in the next few months. In the meantime, discover how Tabby will make financing those future flights a breeze.
Buy Riyadh Air Flights, Pay Later with Tabby
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Pay for your Riyadh Air flights with Tabby - Everything you need to know
- Riyadh Air is Saudi Arabia's newest airline. It will be available to the general public in early 2026.
- It aims to be a premium airline in the same league as Emirates & Etihad.
- Riyadh Air will fly within the Middle East and Asia.
- Tabby is a buy-now, pay-later lender available to residents in Saudi Arabia, the UAE & Kuwait.
- Tabby lets you pay for your flights in 4 interest-free instalments.
- Tabby also offers long-term plans in the UAE & Kuwait lasting up to 12 months.
You can book a Riyadh Air flight and pay later with Tabby at Alternative Airlines!
Can I use Tabby to pay for Riyadh Air flights when booking directly with Riyadh Air?
No. Riyadh Air doesn't offer Tabby on its site. So, you won't be able to pay later with Tabby when booking your flights directly. That's where Alternative Airlines comes in.
Alternative Airlines lets customers pay later for their Riyadh Air flights through Tabby, even though Tabby isn't offered directly with Riyadh Air.
As long as you qualify under Tabby's eligibility criteria, you can pay later for any of the 600+ airlines we ticket. This includes Riyadh Air when flights become available.
Eligibility checklist for buying Riyadh Air flights with Tabby
Although Alternative Airlines tickets Riyadh Air and is partnered with Tabby, not everyone will see these options at checkout. Discover if you're eligible below:
- You must be flying a route offered by Riyadh Air.
- You must be a resident of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or the UAE & have a valid government-issued ID.
- You must be paying in Saudi Riyal, Kuwaiti Dinar or United Arab Emirates Dirham.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
Don't meet this criteria? Don't worry! Alternative Airlines offers over 40 other payment methods, including more than 20 buy now, pay later lenders!
How to buy Riyadh Air flights with Tabby?
Buying Riyadh Air flights with Tabby at Alternative Airlines is a quick and easy process. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Select your currency
At the top of the page, you'll find a currency drop-down menu. If not showing already, make sure your selected currency is either Saudi Riyal, Kuwaiti Dinar or United Arab Emirates Dirham.
2. Filter by Riyadh Air
Once you've entered your travel dates, locations, and number of passengers, you'll be shown all the available airlines for your selection. At the top of the results page (sometimes appears on the left-hand side), you'll find our filter bar. Go to Airlines and choose Riyadh Air.
3. Choose Tabby
At checkout, scroll down to Buy now, pay later and select Tabby. You'll be redirected to Tabby's official site to log in or create an account.
4. Enjoy your flights
That's it! You're all done! Your Riyadh Air flights are secured, and you'll continue making payments according to your chosen Tabby payment schedule. Have a good trip!
Interested in learning more about Tabby?
Including more information on payment plans and eligibility? Then check out our dedicated Tabby page!
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Why buy Riyadh Air flights with Tabby at Alternative Airlines?
Accessible travel
With high fees getting in the way of people's travel plans, pay-later lenders like Tabby offer a solution. Spread the cost of your flights into manageable instalments.
Riyadh Air intends to follow a similar model to Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar, offering luxury flights at a higher cost. Tabby makes those deluxe flights go from a dream to a reality.
Interest-free plans
If you choose Tabby's pay in 4, available to residents of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE, then you won't pay any interest. Pay later on your Riyadh Air flights without worrying about additional fees.
Please note that payments must be made on schedule, or you may be charged an additional fee. Tabby's long-term plans (6 months or more) charge a consumer fee.
Ready to book Riyadh Air flights and pay later with Tabby?
Although you can't book flights with Riyadh Air yet, you can still book flights to routes Riyadh Air will ticket and pay later with Tabby.
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Buy Riyadh Air flights with Tabby FAQs
Can I book Riyadh Air flights with Alternative Airlines?
As soon as Riyadh Air starts flying commercially, you'll be able to book Riyadh Air flights at Alternative Airlines.
At this time (March 2026), Riyadh Air isn't yet available to the general public.
When will Riyadh Air flights be available to book?
No official launch date has been made public yet. However, Riyadh Air is expected to be available to the general public in the first half of 2026.
In the meantime, you can book plenty of other luxury airlines, flying the same routes, right here at Alternative Airlines.
Can I book Riyadh Air flights and pay later with Tabby?
Yes! At Alternative Airlines, you can use Tabby to pay for any of the 600+ airlines we ticket, including Riyadh Air when it becomes available. However, you must meet Tabby's eligibility criteria.
Am I eligible to pay for my Riyadh Air flights with Tabby?
To be eligible to pay later on your Riyadh Air flights with Tabby, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a resident of Saudi Arabia or the UAE.
- Be paying in Saudi Riyal, Kuwaiti Dinar or United Arab Emirates Dirham.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a valid government-issued ID.
I meet the criteria for Tabby. Why am I not seeing it at checkout?
This can happen for a number of reasons, but the most common is that you haven't selected the right currency.
To use Tabby, make sure you've selected Saudi Riyal, Kuwaiti Dinar or United Arab Emirates Dirham in the currency drop-down menu. If you haven't done this, you won't see Tabby at checkout.
If you've got all the right details, including the correct currency, then your flights may be too expensive to be covered by a Tabby loan.