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Emirates Seat Selection
Important notice
Fly in your favorite seat
Settle into a seat that’s right for you when you join us on board. Choose where you want to sit before you fly and relax in your favorite spot, whether it’s a seat on the aisle, extra legroom, or a seat with a window view.
Book your seat with your flight, or later through Manage Your Booking or on the Emirates App. You can also select a seat when you check in online.
Not sure where to pick? Get a feel for where you want to sit by exploring our seating charts and immersive 3D seat maps.
Economy Class seat selection
There are a few seating options when you fly in Economy Class. Have a look at the different types of Economy Class seats so you can 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 to disembark by choosing a preferred seat 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 in our extra legroom seats on the exit row*.
Check out our seat maps to see our First Class and Business Class seat choices.
*These seats are allocated according to safety requirements.
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 traveling on a Business Special fare you can select a complimentary seat when check-in opens 48 hours before you fly.
Seat selection fees
We’ll automatically allocate you an appropriate seat free of charge if you have specific needs, for example if you’re traveling 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 type of fare you booked or your Emirates Skywards membership tier.
Book ahead to secure your favorite spot, or you can select your seat for free when online check-in opens 48 hours before your flight.
| Fare type | Regular | Preferred | Twin | Extra Legroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Special | Paid | Paid | Paid | Not available |
| Economy Saver | Paid | Paid | Paid | Paid |
| Economy Flex | Complimentary | Paid | Paid | Paid |
| Economy Flex Plus | Complimentary | Complimentary | 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 | 15–35 |
| Preferred | 25–80 |
| Twin | 35–135 |
| Extra Legroom | 55–205 |
Seat selection for Emirates Skywards members
Enjoy more benefits as a member of our Emirates Skywards and Skysurfers loyalty programs or as a Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Emirates Skywards Members
| Emirates Skywards tier | Regular | Preferred | Twin | Extra Legroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum: | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary |
| Platinum (accompanying passengers): | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary | Paid |
| Gold (and accompanying passengers): | Complimentary | Complimentary | Paid | Paid |
| Silver: | Complimentary | Paid | Paid | Paid |
| Silver (accompanying passengers): | Paid | Paid | Paid | Paid |
| Blue: | Paid | Paid | Paid | Paid |
Qantas Frequent Flyer members
| Qantas Frequent Flyer tier | Regular | Preferred | Twin | Extra Legroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman's Lounge member (and accompanying passengers): | Complimentary | Complimentary | Complimentary | Paid |
| Gold, Platinum and Platinum One (and accompanying passengers): | Complimentary | Complimentary | Paid | Paid |
| Silver: | Complimentary | Paid | Paid | Paid |
| Silver (accompanying passengers): | Paid | Paid | Paid | Paid |
| Bronze (and accompanying passengers): | 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.
Seat Selection FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Important:
The information below applies to standard operations. Please read our updated information specific to operation services during the coronavirus pandemic.
Specifically relating to seat selection, it’s still possible to choose your seat. However, due to current circumstances and for operational reasons we may need to change your seat before departure or on board. If this happens and you have paid to select your seat, you will be eligible for a refund in line with our terms and conditions.
If you're traveling in First or Business Class, you do not need to pay for seat selection.
If you’re traveling in Economy Class on a Flex Plus fare, you can select a Regular or Preferred seat (except on A380 upper deck) through Manage a Booking at no extra charge from the moment you purchase your ticket. You can also pay to select a Preferred Upper Deck on the A380 or a Twin or Extra Legroom seat.
If you’re traveling in Economy Class on a Flex fare, you can select Regular seats through Manage a Booking at no extra charge from the moment you purchase your ticket. You can also pay to select a Preferred, Twin, or Extra Legroom seat.
If you're traveling in Economy Class on a Special or Saver fare, there is a charge for seat selection. You can use the seat selection tool available at Manage a Booking to select a seat, view its cost, and pay for it.
Alternatively, you can select a seat for free once online check-in opens, 48 hours before your flight departs. Please be aware that the ability to choose and reserve seats may be limited at this point. Extra legroom seats may be restricted and are chargeable at online check-in and on-board. If you don’t select a seat, we will assign one to you before your flight.
We automatically seat passengers with specific needs, for example people traveling with babies, in suitable seats. Read our FAQ on seat selection for customers requiring special assistance.
Seat selection charges are only applicable on Emirates-operated flights. You can find out whether you're exempt from seat selection charges in our other FAQs in this section.
Emirates reserves the right to change seat assignment in case of operational changes or for safety reasons.
To qualify for an Extra Legroom seat you must meet the following safety criteria:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Be able to read and understand English instructions related to emergency evacuation in text or graphic form and able to understand oral crew commands.
- Be fully able-bodied and able to identify, reach, and operate the exit doors in the event of an emergency.
- Be able to speak well enough to pass information to other customers.
- Be able and willing to assist the crew and other customers in the evacuation of the aircraft.
- Not be traveling with infants, children under the age of 18, caregivers, persons who require safety assistance for emergency evacuation, or a guide dog or other assistance animal.
- Not be using medical equipment or an extension seatbelt or requiring assistance due to reduced mobility.
Extra Legroom seats may be reassigned without refund before or during the journey if customers do not meet any of the safety criteria.
Extra Legroom terms and conditions must be expressly accepted at the time of purchase.
Customers traveling on Economy Special tickets who are not Emirates Skywards members are not eligible to select Extra Legroom seats.
Some exit row seats ending in A or K may not be located next to a window due to placement of the emergency exit door, and leg space might be partially restricted. Additionally, armrests cannot be raised on Extra Legroom seats.
If you selected and paid for your seat, you can change to another seat of equal value for free or choose a higher value seat by paying the difference. If you changed to a higher value seat and were charged the full amount, our team will automatically refund the difference.
If you’ve made changes to your flight number or flight date, but are traveling on the original sector, you can choose new seats of equal value for free. However, we will not be able to offer a refund if you’ve made changes to your sector, if seats of the same value aren’t available, or if seat selection isn’t available on your new flight.
To change your seat, please go to Manage a Booking.
Seat selection charges for passengers traveling in Economy Class are only applicable to flights operated by Emirates. If you’re traveling on a flight with one of our codeshare partner airlines, please check with the partner airline.
We’ll do our best to provide the seats you reserve. However, we may have to move you to a different seat due to disruption, aircraft change, or for operational, safety, or security reasons. Seat reservations are subject to change until flight departure. Therefore, refund requests can only be submitted after your flight departs.
In case of involuntary changes to your seat due to operational, safety, or security reasons, you are eligible for a refund only in the following cases:
- Regular seat reseated to a different type of Regular seat (window, middle, or aisle);
- Preferred seat reseated to a different type of Preferred seat (window, middle, or aisle);
- Preferred seat reseated to a Regular, Twin, or Extra Legroom seat;
- Twin seat reseated to a Regular, Preferred, or Extra Legroom seat;
- Extra Legroom seat reseated to a Regular, Preferred, or Twin seat;
- Preferred seat on the upper deck reseated on the lower deck;
- Twin seat on the upper deck reseated on the lower deck.
Refunds will include the total amount paid for seat selection minus taxes (where taxes are not refundable). For flights already taken, the refund will be based on your last selected seat before the involuntary changes.
Customers are not eligible for seat selection refunds if:
- They’re traveling in a higher cabin class than booked as a result of a voluntary or involuntary upgrade;
- They selected a lower-value seat after buying a higher-value seat;
- They added their Emirates Skywards membership to the reservation after booking seats;
- They made voluntary flight changes to their itinerary (including flight dates, inbound or outbound destination, or operating airline).
Seat selection refunds for compassionate reasons follow ticket rules on compassionate refunds.
