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Lion Air Cancellation & Change Policy (2026)

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Quick Answer

Lion Air cancellation fees vary by fare type. Not applicable for standard Lion Air flights..

Change Fees by Fare Class

Fare ClassChange Fee
basic EconomyChanges made more than 72 hours before departure incur a fee of 25% of the base fare. Changes between 72 and 4 hours incur a 50% fee.
main CabinLion Air primarily operates an all-economy cabin, but flexible fares may have reduced change fees.
premiumContact airline for details
businessContact airline for details

Cancellation Fees & Refund Type

Fare ClassCancellation Policy
basic EconomyCancellations more than 72 hours before departure are charged 25% of the base fare. Cancellations between 72 and 4 hours are charged 50%. Cancellations within 4 hours are charged 90%.
main CabinNot applicable for standard Lion Air flights.
premiumContact airline for details
businessContact airline for details

How Refunds Work

Refunds are typically processed to the original form of payment or issued as a travel voucher, depending on the fare rules.

Same-Day Flight Change

Same-day changes are subject to high fees and fare differences, and must be done at the airport counter.

No-Show Policy

Passengers who fail to show up for their flight will forfeit most of their ticket value, typically facing a 90% to 100% penalty of the base fare.

How to Cancel Your Lion Air Flight

  1. 1Visit the Lion Air website and navigate to 'Manage Booking'.
  2. 2Enter your PNR (Booking Reference) and First/Last Name.
  3. 3Select the flight you wish to cancel and review the cancellation fees.
  4. 4Confirm the cancellation and submit the refund request form if applicable.

Expert Tips

💡 Cancel at least 72 hours before departure to minimize penalty fees.

💡 If your flight is rescheduled by the airline by more than 1 hour, you may be eligible for a full refund.

💡 Keep your booking reference handy when contacting customer service.

💡 Refunds to foreign bank accounts may take longer to process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel a Lion Air flight for free?
It depends on your fare type. Not applicable for standard Lion Air flights.
What is Lion Air's change fee?
Main Cabin: Lion Air primarily operates an all-economy cabin, but flexible fares may have reduced change fees.. Basic Economy: Changes made more than 72 hours before departure incur a fee of 25% of the base fare. Changes between 72 and 4 hours incur a 50% fee..
How do I get a refund from Lion Air?
Refunds are typically processed to the original form of payment or issued as a travel voucher, depending on the fare rules.
What happens if I no-show on Lion Air?
Passengers who fail to show up for their flight will forfeit most of their ticket value, typically facing a 90% to 100% penalty of the base fare.

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