Yes, you can buy plane tickets at the airport. Most airports have ticket counters or designated areas where you can purchase your ticket directly from the airline or their authorized agents.

Yes, you can still book a flight directly at the airport at the airline's ticket counter, but it is rarely the most cost-effective or efficient method. In 2026, most airlines have transitioned their primary sales to digital platforms, and the staff at airport counters are primarily there to handle baggage, check-ins, and rebookings for delayed passengers. Booking at the counter—often called a "walk-up" fare—is usually significantly more expensive because you are buying at the "last-minute rate," which is intended for business travelers or those in emergencies. Some ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs) like Spirit or Frontier actually offer a "hidden" discount if you buy at the airport because they don't have to charge the "Carrier Interface Charge" or "Web Booking Fee" that applies to online purchases, potentially saving you $20–$40 per round trip. However, for major carriers like Delta or British Airways, you will almost always find a better deal on their mobile app or website, even while standing in the terminal, as you can easily compare different flight times and fare classes that the counter agent might not emphasize.