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choudhers Contributor

Member since 15 May 2013

choudhersContributor26 July 2013 10:31:14

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Dear EB members

I am looking to travel to dubai for eid holidays from riyadh what is the best place to buy tickets from ? i am having a problem as not many online e-ticket companies e.g. expedia, skyscanner, lastminute accept a KSA bank debit card ?

can anyone suggest the cheapest place to buy airline ticket online and companies that accept a KSA debit card.

ahelpfulsaudi Serial expat

Member since 26 February 2013

ahelpfulsaudiSerial expat26 July 2013 11:20:26

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I don't think any website online sells without using Visa or MasterCard. what you can do is use the Saudi Airlines website to book then pay from your bank's ATM machines, or get a prepaid credit card from NCB

salman108 Contributor

Member since 13 May 2012

salman108Contributor27 July 2013 10:52:12

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choudhers wrote:
Dear EB members

I am looking to travel to dubai for eid holidays from riyadh what is the best place to buy tickets from ? i am having a problem as not many online e-ticket companies e.g. expedia, skyscanner, lastminute accept a KSA bank debit card ?

can anyone suggest the cheapest place to buy airline ticket online and companies that accept a KSA debit card.

saudi airlines , and use SADDAD payment.

Else ask a friend to do it for u.

Freshlikesushi ViP

Member since 14 March 2012

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FreshlikesushiViP27 July 2013 13:04:15

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this is why i DONT have a KSA bank account. no need for one

ahelpfulsaudi Serial expat

Member since 26 February 2013

ahelpfulsaudiSerial expat27 July 2013 19:37:17

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Freshlikesushi wrote:
this is why i DONT have a KSA bank account. no need for one

how much does your bank charge you for your transactions. assuming from your comment you are using a bank from outside of Saudi

hishmaj Active member

Member since 30 November 2009

hishmajActive member28 July 2013 01:26:55

Saudi Airlines and FlyNAS all allow booking online, but payment thru SADAD (ATM or online bank account)

You can also check out the airline website(FlyDubai, Emirates, Etihad, AirArabia etc.) for their office locations in Riyadh, and buy through them.

hishmaj Active member

Member since 30 November 2009

hishmajActive member28 July 2013 01:28:12

Freshlikesushi wrote:
this is why i DONT have a KSA bank account. no need for one

Yes, I'd like to know how you do that too... isn't the foreign bank surcharges quite high?

cooldudell Contributor

Member since 24 July 2013

cooldudellContributor28 July 2013 08:39:23

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choudhers wrote:
Dear EB members

I am looking to travel to dubai for eid holidays from riyadh what is the best place to buy tickets from ? i am having a problem as not many online e-ticket companies e.g. expedia, skyscanner, lastminute accept a KSA bank debit card ?

can anyone suggest the cheapest place to buy airline ticket online and companies that accept a KSA debit card.

Recently I've purchased a ticket online and paid money through SADAD from an ATM machine. Works like a charm. Give it a try.

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