How to Book Flights in Installments from KSA
Planning a trip but prefer to spread the cost? Installment plans (BNPL) now make it easy to book flights without paying everything upfront. This guide explains how installments work and shows you exactly how to use them on almatar, the Saudi OTA designed around local needs and family travel.
What this guide covers: how installments work, step-by-step booking on almatar, approval tips, and the extra perks—like Jawwak, Golden Guarantee, and MixFly—that make the experience smoother.
Table Of Contents
1) How flight installments work (in plain English)
“Book now, pay later” lets you split the total fare into smaller, scheduled payments handled by trusted providers at checkout. On almatar, you’ll find installment options for flights and hotels through partners such as Tamara and Tabby. Depending on eligibility and cart details, you may see plans that allow you to pay in multiple parts—often monthly—so you can confirm your trip today and pay over time. For bigger family journeys or peak-season travel, this flexibility helps with budgeting without delaying your plans.
2) Step-by-step: booking flight tickets on installments on almatar
- Search flights: Enter route and dates on the almatar app or website.
- Pick your itinerary: Choose flights that fit your schedule, baggage, and seat preferences.
- Proceed to checkout: On the payment step, look for the Installments (BNPL) option.
- Select a provider: Choose Tamara or Tabby (availability varies by booking and eligibility).
- Complete quick verification: You may be asked for your mobile number and basic details.
- Confirm the plan: Review the number of payments, first payment due, and schedule—then confirm.
That’s it—your flights are booked, and your payments are scheduled automatically. If a longer plan is available (e.g., up to 12 monthly payments with Tamara on eligible carts), it will appear among your plan choices.
3) Why use almatar for installments?
almatar isn’t just about payments; it’s a Saudi OTA built with regional travelers in mind—Arabic/English support, clear pricing, and responsive help—plus family-friendly tools. As a platform, almatar provides hotel reservations, flight booking, destination information, and travel tips, all designed with respect for Saudi culture and the needs of families and individual travelers. That means practical features, straightforward checkout, and policies that keep surprises to a minimum.
Standout perks you can stack with installments
- Jawwak loyalty: Earn points on every booking and enjoy member-only prices; points don’t expire, so each trip builds long-term value.
- Golden Guarantee: Extra flexibility when plans change, with clear policies that reduce stress around cancellations on eligible bookings.
- MixFly: Build smarter itineraries by combining different airlines for outbound/return or multi-city—great for better schedules or savings before you choose installments at checkout.
4) Tips to improve approval odds (and keep costs predictable)
- Keep the cart simple: Fewer changes after checkout = fewer surprises in your plan.
- Use a consistent mobile number: BNPL providers verify identity via phone.
- Adjust amount vs. tenure: If a longer plan isn’t available, try a shorter term or tweak dates/fare classes.
- Note due dates: Add payment reminders so you never miss an installment.
- Compare baggage & seat fees upfront: Total-cost clarity helps you pick the right plan the first time.
Which approach should you use?
If cash-flow flexibility is your priority, installments via Tamara/Tabby on almatar deliver exactly that—while Jawwak builds long-term value and Golden Guarantee keeps you protected. MixFly then helps you optimize schedules before you lock in the plan. It’s a practical, KSA-ready setup that fits how people here actually travel.
Bottom line: Ready to spread the cost of your trip? Start your flight tickets on installments with almatar, choose the plan that fits your budget, and stack Jawwak and Golden Guarantee for a smooth, flexible booking from search to check-in.