EgyptAir Cancellation Policy (2026) — Change Fees, Refunds & How to Cancel
Tickets purchased one week or more prior to a flight's departure may be cancelled without penalty for a full refund within 24 hours of the transaction.
24-Hour Rule
Yes — free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. Tickets purchased one week or more prior to a flight's departure may be cancelled without penalty for a full refund within 24 hours of the transaction.
Cancellation Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Non-refundable |
| Main Cabin | Fees apply, typically $100+ depending on route |
| Premium | Fees apply, lower than economy |
| Business | Refundable with low or no fee depending on fare class |
Change Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Not permitted or high fee depending on route |
| Main Cabin | Fees apply, varies by route and fare class |
| Premium | Lower fees or free depending on fare class |
| Business | Free or low fee depending on fare class |
Refund Method
Original form of payment or travel voucher
Same-Day Change
Subject to availability and fare rules, fees may apply
No-Show Policy
If you do not show up for any flight without advising in advance, return or onward reservations may be cancelled. No-show fees apply.
How to Cancel
- Go to the EgyptAir website and navigate to 'My Bookings'
- Enter your booking reference and last name
- Select the flight you wish to cancel
- Follow the prompts to cancel and request a refund or voucher
Tips
- Cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund if booked at least 7 days before departure.
- Refunds/cancelations are strictly prohibited on the same day of issuance of the travel documents.
- Consider accepting a travel voucher for faster processing.
- Always cancel before departure to avoid no-show fees and cancellation of onward flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is EgyptAir cancellation policy?
- EgyptAir cancellation policy allows free cancellation within 24 hours of booking (must be booked 7+ days before departure for US flights). After 24 hours: Main Cabin — fees apply, typically $100+ depending on route. Basic Economy — non-refundable.
- Can I cancel a EgyptAir flight for free?
- Yes — Tickets purchased one week or more prior to a flight's departure may be cancelled without penalty for a full refund within 24 hours of the transaction. Fees apply, typically $100+ depending on route
- What is EgyptAir's change fee?
- Main Cabin: Fees apply, varies by route and fare class. Basic Economy: Not permitted or high fee depending on route.
- How do I get a refund from EgyptAir?
- Original form of payment or travel voucher
- What happens if I no-show on EgyptAir?
- If you do not show up for any flight without advising in advance, return or onward reservations may be cancelled. No-show fees apply.