Emirates runs an ongoing student fare programme that gives eligible students a discount on flight bookings, plus extra baggage allowance. It is a standing promotion rather than a one-off deal, so the terms below are the current mechanics rather than a fixed expiry.
Who qualifies
You need to be a full-time student aged 16 to 31 with a valid student ID or school enrolment letter, or travelling to your own graduation ceremony. You also need to be an Emirates Skywards member, which is free and takes a couple of minutes to join if you are not already signed up.
How to book
- Search for your flight on emirates.com as normal.
- Enter the promo code STUDENT when prompted for promotional offers. Eligible flights are usually flagged with a small icon.
- Complete the booking and payment as usual.
- Bring your valid student ID or school enrolment letter on the day of departure. Without it, the discount can be revoked at check-in.
What you get
The current discount is up to 10% off Economy Class fares and 5% off Premium Economy and Business Class fares, plus an extra 10kg of baggage allowance or one additional piece, depending on your route (this baggage perk does not apply on flights to and from the US and Canada). Flexible date change options are included, so you are not locked into a single travel date if your plans shift.
Good to know before you book
The discount applies to Economy and Business fares only. Booking through the Skywards programme means any miles earned on the flight still accrue normally, and pairing this with other ways to earn Emirates Skywards miles can stretch the value further. If you are weighing this against other student perks in the UAE, the best student discount deals in the UAE covers transport, retail and subscription discounts beyond flights, and an ISIC card can unlock additional discounts on top of this fare reduction.<\/p>
This fare discount is part of a wider set of student perks in the UAE, from transport cards to tech deals, all listed on the UAE student discounts page.
