Emirates Student Fares and extras
Make your travels go further
Travel smarter with student discounts
Whether you’re flying to campus, taking a well-earned break, or visiting home, our student fares make your travel budget go further.
You can enjoy discount flights, extra baggage allowance, free onboard Wi-Fi, and rewards with Emirates Skywards.
Our offer is for full-time students between 16 and 31 years old. You need to be an Emirates Skywards member, so sign up for free to get started and get more rewards as you travel the world.
When you’re ready to go, remember to bring your student ID or school acceptance letter to the airport to present at check-in.
Your student benefits
Discounted student fares
Save up to 10% on Economy Class flights and up to 5% on Premium Economy and Business Class flights with the code STUDENT.Extra baggage allowance
Take an extra 10kg (22lb) or one extra piece of baggage in your allowance (standard baggage rules apply for journeys to/from the US and Canada).
Earn 2,000 bonus Miles
Sign up for Emirates Skywards to enjoy student discounts and get 2,000 bonus Miles on your first flight.Free date changes
Choose from a range of tickets to suit your budget. Change of plan? Make a free* date change with our flexible fares.Free onboard Wi-Fi
Enjoy free onboard Wi-Fi as an Emirates Skywards member. Free, ultra-fast Starlink connectivity is coming soon for everyone.
Three steps to student discounts
1. Join Emirates Skywards
It’s free to join our loyalty program and you get 2,000 bonus Miles on top of the Miles you earn on your first flight.
2. Sign in and search
Log in to your Emirates Skywards account then choose your flights to over 140 destinations.
3. Book your flights
Use the code STUDENT to enjoy the discounts. Remember to bring your student ID or school acceptance letter with you to check in.
Global rewards with Emirates Skywards
How to earn Skywards Miles
Every trip comes with more rewards. You’ll earn Skywards Miles and Tier Miles when you fly Emirates or flydubai. Tier Miles unlock more perks like lounge access, priority boarding, and baggage delivery, free Wi-Fi options, and maximum bonus Miles. Skywards Miles are the ones you can spend. You earn them on our flights and when you shop, travel, dine, and more with our global retail and lifestyle partners.How to spend Skywards Miles
Turn your Skywards Miles into flights, upgrades, hotel stays, and more instead of spending from your travel budget. Pay for your flights in full using Miles or combine Cash+Miles. You can also spend Miles on seat selection, extra baggage allowance, and on unforgettable experiences like concert tickets, sports events, and tailored vacations.
Important information
Terms and conditions apply.
General
- The Emirates Conditions of Carriage and the fare conditions of the ticket apply.
- This offer cannot be combined with other promotions, discounts or corporate fares unless explicitly stated.
- This offer is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash, credit or any alternative compensation.
Eligibility
- This offer is available for full‑time students aged between 16 and 31 years old at the time of the outbound travel date* and who hold a valid student ID from an accredited high school, college, educational institution or university.
- Eligible students must be currently enrolled in high school or an educational institution, or traveling for their graduation ceremony. A valid student ID or college/educational institution/university acceptance letter or graduation ceremony invitation must be available upon request at any airport check‑in counter.
- Failure to provide valid student identification will result in the student tickets’ benefits being forfeited and the ticket to be reissued with the fare difference to the applicable fare on the day of departure.
Discounts
- Student discounts of up to 10% in Economy Class and 5% in Premium Economy and Business Class (exclusive of taxes and surcharges) are applicable on selected fare categories
- Student fares can only be booked for one student per booking.
- Student fares and benefits cannot be claimed on previously purchased tickets.
- Fares are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
Booking period
- This offer is valid for new bookings made on or before Thursday, March 31, 2027.
Date changes and cancellations
- For travel on or before September 30, 2026, free date changes apply to all eligible Student fares. Any applicable fare difference and no-show charges may apply.
- Free date change for Flex and Flex Plus fares. For travel on or after October 1, 2026, there will be a charge of USD 50 for Saver fares. Any applicable fare difference and no-show charges may apply.
- Cancellation charges may apply.
Baggage allowance
- Extra 10 kg allowance or 1 extra piece of baggage (whichever applies) in addition to the standard baggage allowances for your flight, excluding any promotional allowances included in your itinerary.
- Exception: For journeys to/from Canada and USA, the standard baggage allowances apply.
- Students who have already received the additional baggage benefit as part of the student offer are not eligible for any further baggage allowance associated with cabin upgrades, whether purchased or redeemed through Skywards Miles.
*The period of eligibility is on or after a passenger’s 16th birthday and up to their 32nd birthday. Outbound travel flight(s) must therefore be utilized by the day prior to turning 32 years of age.