Kiwi.com

Kiwi.com is an online travel agency and flight search engine specializing in finding non-cooperating flight combinations, often resulting in cheaper fares than traditional routes. It is designed for budget-conscious travelers looking for flexible and creative routing options across various airlines. The platform also offers features like price alerts and virtual interlining to optimize travel plans.

Virtual Interlining

Kiwi.com's core feature allows it to combine flights from different airlines that don't have formal agreements, creating unique and often cheaper itineraries.

Nomad Search

This feature helps users find the cheapest destinations to fly to from a specific origin over a chosen period, ideal for open-ended travel planning.

Price Alerts

Users can set up notifications for specific routes to be alerted immediately when the flight price drops below a certain threshold.

Kiwi.com Guarantee

This optional paid service protects travelers against missed connections when using self-transfers, offering rebooking or refunds if a flight is delayed or canceled.

Flexible Date Search

Allows users to search for the cheapest travel dates within a flexible range, making it easy to find the best time to fly for a specific route.

Finding the Cheapest Possible Route

Travelers can use Kiwi.com to discover unconventional flight paths that combine budget airlines and carriers to achieve the lowest possible ticket price for a destination.

Planning Open-Ended Travel

Users who know where they want to depart from but are flexible on the destination can use the Nomad search to identify the cheapest places to visit globally.

Booking Complex Multi-City Trips

For travelers needing to visit several cities, Kiwi.com can piece together the most cost-effective sequence of flights, even if they involve different airlines and layovers.

Traveling on a Strict Budget

Budget-conscious backpackers and students rely on the platform's ability to find self-transfer options that bypass more expensive direct routes.

Securing Travel During Peak Season

When direct flights are prohibitively expensive, users can leverage virtual interlining to find viable, cheaper alternatives during high-demand travel periods.

Is Kiwi.com free to use?

Yes, searching and browsing flights on Kiwi.com is completely free. They earn revenue through booking fees and optional add-ons like the Kiwi.com Guarantee.

What is the Kiwi.com Guarantee?

It is an optional service that protects passengers who book self-transfer itineraries against delays or cancellations by rebooking them onto the next available flight or providing a refund.

How does Virtual Interlining work?

Virtual Interlining combines separate, independently bookable tickets from different airlines onto one itinerary, even if the airlines do not have an official partnership.

Can I change my flight dates after booking?

Changes are subject to the fare rules of the individual airlines involved in your itinerary. You must contact Kiwi.com support to manage changes, especially for complex multi-airline bookings.

Does Kiwi.com only sell flights?

While primarily known for flights, Kiwi.com also offers options for booking accommodation and ground transportation (like buses and trains) alongside flight bookings.