Buy Avios: British Airways Avios Purchase Promotions (2026)

Track all British Airways buy points promotions and find the best times to purchase miles.

Last updated: June 03, 2026

Current Purchase Pricing

Base rates for buying British Airways miles directly. Last verified Apr 13, 2026.

Quantity Base Price
2,000–4,999 2.45¢ per mile ($24.5 / 1,000)
5,000–9,999 2.38¢ per mile ($23.8 / 1,000)
10,000–49,999 1.93¢ per mile ($19.3 / 1,000)
50,000–99,999 1.86¢ per mile ($18.6 / 1,000)
100,000+ 1.77¢ per mile ($17.7 / 1,000)
Best Bonus Ever
40%
Total Promotions
2
Average Bonus
40%
Years Tracked
1

2025

2 promotions

40% bonus

Jul 24, 2025 - Jul 23, 2025
1.64¢ per mile

40% bonus

Apr 05, 2025 - Apr 04, 2025
1.64¢ per mile

British Airways Buy Points Analysis

Promotion Patterns

  • British Airways typically offers buy points promotions 1 times per year
  • The highest bonus we've tracked is 40%
  • Average promotion duration: -1 days

Best Times to Buy

Based on historical data, British Airways most frequently offers promotions in:

  • April: 1 promotion historically
  • July: 1 promotion historically

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