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Yandex Money is currently unavailable at Alternative Airlines.

Looking to buy flights on Yandex? We currently don't offer it but do offer alternatives to Yandex Money such as Alipay and Apple Pay.

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Yandex Money Flights

Yandex Money is a digital e-wallet that converts over 10 foreign currencies. Yandex Money is the most popular e-wallet in Russia where every third user of the Internet in Russia pays by Yandex Money e-wallet. Yandex Money allows users easy, safe, and reliable methods of paying online for flights. Users can make fast and convenient contactless payments via Apple Pay via Yandex Money.

The flight-purchasing experience is made so much more simple. You won't need to manually fill out long payment forms or type in billing information every now and again as it offers Touch ID where users can use Yandex Money to purchase flights instantly.

Why use Yandex Money to buy flights?


Simple platform

Yandex Money has created a simple platform that can be used by anyone. Not only does this make it very easy to buy flights online with Alternative Airlines but also it managing your account becomes straightforward as well. 


Converts to over 10 currencies

Yandex Money converts into over 10 different currencies. Meaning you can pay for your flights in any of the currencies offered and withdraw money from your account as well. 


Flexible transfer limits

There is no transfer minimum and a maximum of ₽300 RUB with Yandex Money. This means you can make flight purchases that are as big or as little as you like. Additionally, when using your e-wallet for other purposes, there's no minimum on withdrawing money from your account.


Quick and easy

Because Yandex Money only requires your account Touch ID, it's a quick, easy, and hassle-free way to buy flights. You won't have to ever put in your card information or enter any security codes to confirm your payment. In addition, all payment transactions are completed instantly in real-time so your flight purchase would be made instantly right away. 

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Yandex Money FAQs

Is Yandex Money a safe way to pay for flights?

Yandex Money is a safe way to pay. It doesn't share your personal or payment details with the place that you're purchasing from. Yandex Money partners have robust encryption and user data verification systems. meaning you're safe to pay with Yandex when purchasing your flights.

Additionally, to add more security Yandex Money requires a two-factor authentication code to log in to your account and make purchases. This is a simple code that is sent to your smartphone and for you to insert on the device that you're logging in or sending money.

Which currencies does Yandex Money convert to?

Overall, Yandex Money allows you to convert to 10 different currencies. Including:

  • Belarusian rubles (BYR)
  • British Pound (GBP)
  • Croatian Kuna (HRK)
  • Chinese yuan (CNY)
  • Czech Koruna (CZK)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Japanese yen (JPY)
  • Kazakhstani tenges (KZT)
  • Polish Zloty (PLN)
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • US Dollar (USD)
Which payment methods can I use to upload money onto my Yandex Money account?

You can upload money to your Yandex Money account using:

Which countries can I use Yandex Money from?

You can use Yandex Money to pay for flights from any country excluding Afghanistan, Cambodia, Iran, North Korea, Mongolia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic, Iceland, Albania, American Samoa, Vanuatu, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago.

Can I use Yandex Money on mobile?

Yes. Yandex can be used on mobile. You can use Yandex to buy flights on any device that can be used to access Alternative Airlines. Yandex Money also can be used through their app allowing you to access your account on the go, make payments and withdraw money.

Is Yandex Money similar to PayPal?

Yes, Yandex Money is similar to PayPal in some ways. They are both two of the leading companies in online payments. However, they are also different in other ways.

For example, Yandex Money converts into over 10 different currencies. Whereas, PayPal converts into up to 50. However, they are both are very flexible when it comes to purchasing flights and can be used with no restrictions at Alternative Airlines!

You even use PayPal to upload money to your Yandex Money account.

How do I use Yandex Money to pay for flights?

You can use Yandex Money once you have created an account. All you need to do is choose a payment method at checkout.

You can sign-up for a Yandex Money account online on its website. You'll just need to provide your name, email address, phone number, as well as photo identification along with proof of residence.