Emirates bassinet: what the airline says
A guide to Emirates' rules for baby bassinets and lap infants. Learn about age limits up to two years, fare discounts, and how to request a bassinet.
Emirates offers bassinets for babies up to two years old, a notable age limit. The fare for a lap infant or a baby in a bassinet is a discount from the full adult fare.
| Topic | What Emirates says |
|---|---|
| Bassinet | You can request a bassinet for babies up to two years old, but not if you have booked a seat at a child's fare rate. Bassinets have specific dimensions and are limited in number.Source |
| Who counts as a lap infant | Infants under two years old can be carried on an adult's lap, secured with a special seat belt extension.Source |
| Lap infant limits | Two infants are permitted to fly with two accompanying adults, provided there is suitable seating and available oxygen masks.Source |
Bassinets
You can request a bassinet for your baby if they are up to two years old. This request can be made when you book online or added later through the airline’s “Manage a Booking” tool. However, you cannot request a bassinet if you have already booked a separate seat for your baby at a child’s fare rate.
Emirates notes that its bassinets have specific dimensions and are limited in number, so a request is not a guarantee. The page we checked does not state the dimensions, so it is best to ask the airline directly.
“Request a seat with a bassinet for babies up to two years old when you book online or add one later through Manage a Booking. Just remember that you can't request a bassinet if you have booked a normal seat on child's fare rates. Also note that our bassinets have specific dimensions and are limited in number.”
Official wording, emirates.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Lap infant rules that go with a bassinet
On Emirates, infants under two years old can travel on an adult’s lap. The airline provides a special seat belt extension for safety. The ticket for a lap infant is a discounted price from the full adult fare. If you are traveling with a partner, two adults are permitted to fly with two infants, as long as there is suitable seating and enough oxygen masks.
If your child turns two after your trip has started, you will be required to purchase a seat for them at the applicable child fare for the rest of the journey.
“If your infant is under two years old you can request for a bassinet or carry them on your lap secured by our special seat belt extension.”
Official wording, emirates.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Tickets for infants traveling on the parent’s lap or in a bassinet are discounted from the full adult fare.”
Official wording, emirates.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“Children may travel on board in car seats as long as a separate seat is purchased for the child.”
Official wording, emirates.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“* Two infants may fly with two accompanying adults if suitable seating and oxygen masks are available.”
Official wording, emirates.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
“any infant who reaches the age of 2 after the commencement of the journey must pay the applicable child fare and is required to occupy a seat for that part of the journey.”
Official wording, emirates.com, checked Oct 21, 2026
Related pages
More on Emirates:
- Emirates infant and child policy: lap infants, bassinets and kids flying alone
- Emirates unaccompanied minor policy: ages, fee and rules
Same topic, other airlines: