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Important notice

It’s still possible to choose your seat on selected flights. However, due to current circumstances or other operational reasons, we may need to change your seat choice before departure or on the flight. If this happens and you have already paid for your seat selection, we will refund you in line with our terms and conditions.

Fly in your favourite seat

Settle into a seat that’s right for you on board. Choose where you want to sit before you fly, whether it’s a seat on the aisle, extra legroom, or a window view. Book your favourite spot at the same time as your flight or later through Manage Your Booking. You can also select a seat when you check in online, or on the Emirates App.

Not sure where to sit? Explore our immersive 3D seat map and seating charts to find your perfect spot.

Economy Class seat selection

There are a few different seating options to choose from in Economy Class. Take a look and find the right one for you.

Regular seat: Relax in one of our regular seats designed for ultimate comfort, whether it’s by the window, in the middle, or on the aisle.
Preferred seat: Be one of the first passengers to disembark when you choose a preferred seat, located at the front of the plane or on the upper deck of some of our A380 flights.
Twin seat: Sit in a row of two with just a window and an aisle seat. These are at the back of our Boeing 777 flights and on the upper deck of some of our A380 aircraft.
Extra Legroom*: Enjoy more space to stretch out with an extra legroom seat by the exit row.
Premium**: Raise your comfort level to our premium leather seats with cushioned leg rests, greater recline, adjustable headrests and spacious dining tables.

Check our seat maps to see our First Class and Business Class seat choices.

^{*These seats are allocated according to safety requirements.}

^{**Premium / Premium Twin is a seat-only reservation and does not include additional premium services.}

First Class and Business Class seat selection

It’s free to choose your seats in First Class, and when you fly on a Business Class Saver, Flex, or Flex Plus fare.

If you are travelling on a Business Special fare you can select a complimentary seat when check-in opens 48 hours before you fly. Skywards Platinum members can select their seat anytime.

Seat selection fees

We’ll automatically allocate you a seat selection free of charge if you have specific needs, for example if you’re travelling with an infant or if you have medical requirements.

In Economy Class, it may be free to choose your seat in advance, or there could be an extra charge depending on the fare type or your Emirates Skywards membership tier.

Book ahead to secure your favourite spot, or select a Regular, Preferred or Twin seat for free when online check-in opens 48 hours before your flight.

Fare type	Regular	Preferred	Twin	Extra Legroom	Premium
Economy Special	Paid	Paid	Paid	Not available	Paid
Economy Saver	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid
Economy Flex	Complimentary	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid
Economy Flex Plus	Complimentary	Complimentary	Paid	Paid	Paid

These are the indicative prices ranges for Economy Class seat selection. The seat selection fees vary according to the season, route, and destination.

Seat type	Fees in USD
Regular	Between 15 and 35
Preferred	Between 25 and 80
Twin	Between 35 and 135
Extra Legroom	Between 55 and 205
Premium	Between 110 and 495

Children (aged 2-12 years) travelling with adults are entitled to a 50% discount on regular and preferred seats.

Economy Class Seat selection for Emirates Skywards members

Enjoy more benefits as a member of our Emirates Skywards and Skysurfers loyalty programmes or as a Qantas Frequent Flyer.

Emirates Skywards Members

Emirates Skywards tier	Regular	Preferred	Twin	Extra Legroom	Premium
Platinum:	Complimentary	Complimentary	Complimentary	Complimentary	Complimentary
Platinum (accompanying passengers):	Complimentary	Complimentary	Complimentary	Paid	Complimentary
Gold (and accompanying passengers):	Complimentary	Complimentary	Paid	Paid	Paid*
Silver:	Complimentary	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid
Silver (accompanying passengers):	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid
Blue:	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid

^{*Complimentary at airport check-in subject to availability}

Qantas Frequent Flyer members

Qantas Frequent Flyer tier	Regular	Preferred	Twin	Extra Legroom	Premium
Chairman's Lounge member (and accompanying passengers):	Complimentary	Complimentary	Complimentary	Paid	Paid
Gold, Platinum and Platinum One (and accompanying passengers):	Complimentary	Complimentary	Paid	Paid	Paid
Silver:	Complimentary	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid
Silver (accompanying passengers):	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid
Bronze (and accompanying passengers):	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid	Paid

^{*For group bookings, seat selection benefits will only apply to the Skywards member.}

Terms and Conditions

Read more about our seat selection terms and conditions.

Emirates Seat Selection

Emirates Skywards Members

Qantas Frequent Flyer members

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