Travellers in India can now book Emirates flights and pay in easy monthly instalments, after the airline introduced a new Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) payment option on its official website.

The new service, available through emirates.com, allows customers to spread the cost of their tickets over three to 36 months, making it easier to plan international travel without paying the full fare upfront.

How the EMI option works

Passengers booking directly through Emirates’ website can choose the EMI option during checkout, provided they use an eligible credit card issued by one of the airline’s participating banking partners.

The facility is available for flights to nearly 140 destinations across the Emirates global network.

Which banks are supported?

The EMI payment option is available on eligible credit cards issued by several banks, including:

• HDFC Bank
• ICICI Bank
• State Bank of India (SBI)
• HSBC
• Axis Bank
• Kotak Mahindra Bank
• Other participating banks

The repayment period can be selected based on the options offered by the customer’s bank, ranging from three months to 36 months.

Making international travel more affordable

Emirates said the initiative is designed to make overseas travel more accessible by giving customers greater financial flexibility.

Mohammad Sarhan, Emirates’ Vice President for India and Nepal, said the airline is committed to providing convenient payment options that suit different budgets.

He said the new EMI facility allows travellers to book long-awaited holidays or enhance their travel experience while spreading the cost over manageable monthly payments.

The move is expected to benefit Indian travellers planning leisure trips, family visits, business travel and long-haul holidays across the airline’s extensive international network.