Emirates Cancellation & Change Policy (2026)

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Quick Answer

Emirates offers free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. After that, Main Cabin and above: flex: partial refund minus fee. flex plus: full refund. Basic Economy: special fares: aed 300-1000 ($82-$272) or non-refundable.

24-Hour Free Cancellation

Full refund within 24 hours of booking. Also offers free 24-hour hold on most fares without payment.

Change Fees by Fare Class

Fare Class	Change Fee
basic Economy	Special fares: AED 200-750 ($55-$205) + fare difference
main Cabin	Flex/Flex Plus: No fee (fare difference applies)
premium	No fee (fare difference applies)
business	No fee (fare difference applies)

Cancellation Fees & Refund Type

Fare Class	Cancellation Policy
basic Economy	Special fares: AED 300-1000 ($82-$272) or non-refundable
main Cabin	Flex: Partial refund minus fee. Flex Plus: Full refund
premium	Full refund
business	Full refund

How Refunds Work

Refundable fares: original payment (7-14 business days). Non-refundable: Emirates travel voucher.

Same-Day Flight Change

Available for Business and First Class. Economy: subject to availability and fees.

No-Show Policy

Ticket value forfeited for non-refundable fares. Refundable fares: refund minus no-show fee.

How to Cancel Your Emirates Flight

1Online at emirates.com → Manage Booking → Cancel
2Emirates app → Manage Booking
3Call local Emirates office
4At Emirates ticket counter

Expert Tips

💡 Emirates offers a free 24-hour hold — use it to lock in a price

💡 Flex Plus fares offer full refundability in Economy

💡 Business and First Class are always fully refundable

💡 Refunds to credit cards take 7-14 business days

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel a Emirates flight for free?▼

Yes — Full refund within 24 hours of booking. Also offers free 24-hour hold on most fares without payment. Flex: Partial refund minus fee. Flex Plus: Full refund

What is Emirates's change fee?▼

Main Cabin: Flex/Flex Plus: No fee (fare difference applies). Basic Economy: Special fares: AED 200-750 ($55-$205) + fare difference.

How do I get a refund from Emirates?▼

Refundable fares: original payment (7-14 business days). Non-refundable: Emirates travel voucher.

What happens if I no-show on Emirates?▼

Ticket value forfeited for non-refundable fares. Refundable fares: refund minus no-show fee.

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Emirates Cancellation & Change Policy (2026)

24-Hour Free Cancellation

Change Fees by Fare Class

Cancellation Fees & Refund Type

How Refunds Work

Same-Day Flight Change

No-Show Policy

How to Cancel Your Emirates Flight

Expert Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

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