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airBaltic
World's first airline to accept Bitcoin (2014). Book flights across Europe with BTC, ETH, DOGE, BCH, and stablecoins via BitPay.
https://www.airbaltic.com/Payment details
- Processor
- BitPay
- Payment methods
- On-chain (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Bitcoin Cash) · Stablecoins (USD Coin, Gemini USD, and Pax Dollar)
Fees & settlement
- · BitPay charges the merchant a processing fee (typically 1–2% + $0.25 per transaction); it isn't added to your crypto payment.
- · BitPay settles with the merchant in fiat (or crypto, at the merchant's choice).
- · Bitcoin is paid on-chain — standard Bitcoin network fees apply to your transfer.
- · Stablecoins keep your payment amount stable between checkout and confirmation.
- · Ethereum payments incur network gas fees.
How checkout works
- Select cryptocurrency as your payment method at checkout — you're sent to BitPay's payment page.
- BitPay shows a QR code or payment address for the coin you chose; send the exact amount from your wallet.
- Complete the payment within the invoice window (about 15 minutes).
- Once the transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, the order is verified and processed.
Accepted coins
Categories
Added March 14, 2026
Last verified March 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Does airBaltic accept cryptocurrency?
Yes, airBaltic accepts cryptocurrency. You can pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, USD Coin, Gemini USD, and Pax Dollar directly at checkout. Payments are processed through BitPay, an established crypto payment gateway.
How do I pay with cryptocurrency at airBaltic?
To pay with cryptocurrency at airBaltic, select the crypto payment option at checkout. You'll be redirected to BitPay's payment page, where you scan the QR code or copy the address and send the exact amount from your wallet. Complete the payment within the invoice window, and airBaltic confirms the order once the transaction is verified on the blockchain.
Which cryptocurrencies does airBaltic accept?
airBaltic accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, USD Coin, Gemini USD, and Pax Dollar. The wide selection means you can pay with major coins, stablecoins, and more depending on what's in your wallet.
Can I book flights and hotels at airBaltic with crypto?
Yes, airBaltic accepts cryptocurrency for travel bookings. Prices are quoted in fiat and settled in crypto at checkout, and paying with a stablecoin can protect you from price swings between booking and confirmation.
Does airBaltic accept stablecoins like USDC or USDT?
Yes, airBaltic accepts stablecoins such as USD Coin, Gemini USD, and Pax Dollar. Stablecoins are pegged to a reserve asset like the US dollar, so the amount you pay stays stable between checkout and confirmation instead of swinging with market volatility.
Who processes cryptocurrency payments for airBaltic?
Payments at airBaltic are handled through BitPay, a dedicated crypto payment gateway. You're redirected to BitPay's checkout to complete the payment, and airBaltic confirms the order once the transaction is verified.
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