What is Emirates cancellation policy?

Emirates cancellation policy allows free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. Full refund within 24 hours of booking. Also offers free 24-hour hold on most fares without payment.. After 24 hours: Main Cabin — flex: partial refund minus fee. flex plus: full refund. Basic Economy — special fares: aed 300-1000 ($82-$272) or non-refundable.

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.

Emirates Cancellation Policy (2026)

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

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24-Hour Rule

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

Cancellation Fees

Fare Class	Fee
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

Change Fees

Fare Class	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)

Refund Method

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

Same-Day 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

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

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

What is Emirates cancellation policy?: Emirates cancellation policy allows free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. Full refund within 24 hours of booking. Also offers free 24-hour hold on most fares without payment.. After 24 hours: Main Cabin — flex: partial refund minus fee. flex plus: full refund. Basic Economy — special fares: aed 300-1000 ($82-$272) or non-refundable.
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.