Alfursan vs Marriott Bonvoy: which loyalty program wins?

We score Alfursan and Marriott Bonvoy on the same five factors — earning rate, redemption value, partner network, ease of use, and point expiry — to help you choose the right program for how you actually spend.

Verdict

Alfursan is best for Frequent flyers, while Marriott Bonvoy is best for Saudi-based travelers.

Skip Alfursan if Occasional travellers - miles expire after 24 months, and skip Marriott Bonvoy if Anyone wanting to earn through daily spend.

Overall rating

	Alfursan	Marriott Bonvoy
Overall rating	3.6 / 5	4.1 / 5
Earning	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Redemption	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Network	3.0 / 5	5.0 / 5
Ease of use	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Expiry	4.0 / 5	3.0 / 5

Earning structure

Alfursan	Earn miles based on flight distance and cabin class — from 25% of miles flown on Economy Saver up to 250% in First Class. Also earn miles via co-branded credit cards (Al Rajhi, Riyad Bank, Alinma, SNB, BSF, SAB, AmEx) and SkyTeam partner airlines.
Marriott Bonvoy	Members earn 10 base points per USD spent at most Marriott brands including Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, JW Marriott, W, Westin, Sheraton, Le Méridien, Renaissance, Autograph, Marriott, Courtyard, Aloft, and Four Points. Earnings drop to 5 points/USD at Element, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites, Protea, and Homes & Villas; 4 points/USD at StudioRes; and 2.5 points/USD at Marriott Executive Apartments. Elite tier members receive bonus points: Silver +10%, Gold +25%, Platinum +50%, Titanium and Ambassador +75%. Members can also earn through Hertz/Dollar/Thrifty car rentals and point purchases.

Redemption structure

Alfursan	Redeem for SAUDIA and SkyTeam award flights starting at 4,500 miles (one-way domestic Economy), cabin upgrades from 3,750 miles, extra baggage, and lounge access. Miles expire if a user is not active for 2 years.
Marriott Bonvoy	Points redeem for hotel stays at 9,000+ Marriott properties across 143 countries. Dynamic award pricing applies - costs shift based on cash rates and demand. The 5th Night Free benefit gives the lowest-value night free on redemptions of 5+ consecutive nights - Marriott's most valuable redemption perk. Free Night Awards (from credit cards or Annual Choice Benefits) can be topped off with up to 25,000 points (increased from 15,000 in March 2026). Transfer to 40+ airline partners at 3:1 ratio (typically 60,000 Bonvoy = 25,000 miles + 5,000 bonus). Other options include gift cards, merchandise, dining experiences via Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and instant redemptions for room credits.

Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy

	Alfursan	Marriott Bonvoy
Number of partners	0	0
Partners	—	—
Number of tiers	3	6
Top tier	Gold “Elite Plus”	Ambassador Elite
First-tier qualification	20 flights	—
Point expiry	24 months inactivity (reset on earn)	24 months inactivity (reset on earn)

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