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Book Flights in Emirati Dirham

Buy Flights in Emirati Dirham With Alternative Airlines

Alternative Airlines provides the option to search for and purchase flights in Emirati Dirham (AED). Utilize our currency converter to switch to your preferred currency as AED and seamlessly finalize your booking, with all prices and payments conducted in Emirati Dirham.

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About Emirati Dirham (AED)

The Dirham (AED) is the currency of the United Arab Emirates. 1 Dirham = 100 fils. Exchange can be done at a bank, but is less costly at an exchange office. The United Arab Emirates Dirham was pegged to the IMF’s drawing rights in 1978.

In 1997 the Dirham was pegged to the US Dollar at 1 USD = 3.6725 dirham. 200-dirham denominations were produced only in 1989 and are scarce; however, the 200-dirham was re-introduced in May 2008 in a different color from the original.

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How to book flights in Emirati Dirham

Search for flights

Begin your flight search by filling out our search form at the top of the page. Enter your travel details, including your departure and arrival airports, travel dates, and the number of passengers. Once you've entered your details, click the 'Search Flights' button to proceed.


Select the currency converter

If your default currency is not set to the Emirati Dirham (AED), you have the option to use our currency converter located at the top of the flight search form. This tool allows you to search for flights in the Emirati Dirham.


Search for Emirati Dirham

Our currency converter tool is versatile, permitting you to search for flights in various currencies. To book your flights in the Emirati Dirham, simply type 'Emirati Dirham' into the search field and select AED.


Confirm your booking

Following your currency selection, the search results will display all available flights with the ticket prices presented in Emirati Dirham. If you wish to adjust the currency, you can do so using the 'Currency' filter located above the search results. Once you are satisfied with your selection, click 'Confirm Selection' and follow the subsequent instructions on the following page to secure your booking.

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Pay your way

Pay for flights in AED, USD or 70 other currencies of your choice with Alternative Airlines. Choose from over 18 payment methods, including PayPalApple Pay , Fly now Pay Later, Alipay and Tabby.

 

Check out all of our payment methods here.

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Buy Flights in Emirati Dirham FAQs

Can I buy flights with Emirati Dirham?

Indeed, you have the option to purchase flights using Emirati Dirham (AED) on Alternative Airlines. We provide the flexibility to select from a range of currencies, AED included, ensuring a convenient booking experience that allows travelers to book their flights in their desired currency.

What payment methods can I use to buy flights with Emirati Dirham (AED) on Alternative Airlines?

You have multiple payment options to book your flights with AED, including credit cards, debit cards, online payment systems, and various AED-friendly methods, such as Tabby.