Emirates Cancellation Policy (2026) — Change Fees, Refunds & How to Cancel
Full refund within 24 hours of booking. Also offers free 24-hour hold on most fares without payment.
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 (must be booked 7+ days before departure for US flights). 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.