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easyJet Cancellation & Change Policy (2026)

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Quick Answer

easyJet offers free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. After that, Main Cabin and above: non-refundable after 24 hours.. Basic Economy: non-refundable after 24 hours. only government taxes can be refunded..

24-Hour Free Cancellation

Cancellations made within 24 hours of booking are eligible for a refund minus a cancellation fee.

Change Fees by Fare Class

Fare ClassChange Fee
basic EconomyFlight changes permitted up to 2 hours before departure for a fee (approx. £49/€59 online) plus fare difference.
main CabinStandard fares require change fee plus fare difference.
premiumFLEXI fares allow free unlimited flight changes up to 2 hours before departure (fare difference may apply if changing to a later date).
businessNot applicable

Cancellation Fees & Refund Type

Fare ClassCancellation Policy
basic EconomyNon-refundable after 24 hours. Only government taxes can be refunded.
main CabinNon-refundable after 24 hours.
premiumFLEXI fares are non-refundable after 24 hours, but offer route/date flexibility.
businessNot applicable

How Refunds Work

Refunds within 24 hours (minus fee) go to original payment method. Otherwise, only taxes are refundable.

Same-Day Flight Change

FLEXI fare holders can change to an earlier flight on the same day for free.

No-Show Policy

If you miss your flight, the ticket is non-refundable. You can transfer to the next available flight for a 'Rescue Fee' if you arrive at the airport within 2 hours of the missed flight.

How to Cancel Your easyJet Flight

  1. 1Log in to your easyJet account and go to 'Manage Bookings'.
  2. 2Select the flight you wish to cancel.
  3. 3If within 24 hours, choose the cancellation option and pay the cancellation fee.
  4. 4If after 24 hours, you can only apply for a tax refund through customer service.

Expert Tips

💡 Cancel within 24 hours if you made a mistake, though a fee still applies.

💡 If you can't fly, consider changing the flight date instead of cancelling, as tickets are non-refundable.

💡 Arrive at the airport within 2 hours of a missed flight to use the Rescue Fee option.

💡 Always buy travel insurance to cover unexpected cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel a easyJet flight for free?
Yes — Cancellations made within 24 hours of booking are eligible for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Non-refundable after 24 hours.
What is easyJet's change fee?
Main Cabin: Standard fares require change fee plus fare difference.. Basic Economy: Flight changes permitted up to 2 hours before departure for a fee (approx. £49/€59 online) plus fare difference..
How do I get a refund from easyJet?
Refunds within 24 hours (minus fee) go to original payment method. Otherwise, only taxes are refundable.
What happens if I no-show on easyJet?
If you miss your flight, the ticket is non-refundable. You can transfer to the next available flight for a 'Rescue Fee' if you arrive at the airport within 2 hours of the missed flight.

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