All you need is the passenger details of the person you're gifting the flights to and your payment details to pay. You can have the travel documents sent to your email address and give them the airline tickets as a gift whenever you'd like.

Yes, you can buy airline tickets as a gift, but you must have the recipient's full legal name (as it appears on their passport) and their date of birth at the time of booking. In 2026, because of strict security and "Advance Passenger Information" (API) requirements, even a small spelling error can lead to expensive "name change fees" or even the cancellation of the ticket. A much safer and more flexible way to "gift" travel is by purchasing an airline gift card or a Flightgift card, which allows the recipient to choose their own dates and destinations. If you decide to book a specific flight, be aware that many airlines require the original credit card to be presented at check-in for verification in certain regions (especially for international flights departing from Asia or Africa) to prevent fraud. If you aren't traveling with them, check the airline's policy on "third-party credit card" use. Using "miles" to book a ticket for someone else is another popular gifting option, as most loyalty programs allow you to book an award flight in any person's name once you have the required points.