Wizz Air seat selection isn’t included on the standard fare. Pay for it and you can pick your row, skip it and you’ll be given a random seat when check-in opens.
This guide is part of our full guide to flying with Wizz Air, where you’ll find hand luggage rules, checked bag prices and sale dates in one place.
Does Wizz Air seat selection cost extra?
On Wizz Air’s Basic fare, seat selection always costs extra. Skip it and Wizz Air assigns you a free random seat once online check-in opens, with no guarantee it’s anywhere near where you’d have chosen.
Higher fare bundles change this. WIZZ Go and WIZZ Smart both include free selection of standard seats, though front-row and extra-legroom seats stay chargeable on both. Only WIZZ Plus, the top bundle, includes every seat type free, including the front row and exit rows.
| Fare bundle | Free seat selection | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Not included | Random seat assigned free at check-in |
| WIZZ Go | Standard seats only | Front row and extra legroom still cost extra |
| WIZZ Smart | Standard seats only | Also adds WIZZ Priority cabin bag and boarding |
| WIZZ Plus | All seats, including front row and extra legroom | Also adds WIZZ Flex, WIZZ Priority and a 32kg bag |
How much does Wizz Air seat selection cost?
Wizz Air doesn’t publish a fixed price list. Seat fees move with the route, the season and how close to departure you book. As a rough guide, standard seats tend to start from around £11, exit-row seats from around £24, and front-row seats from around £26, and prices apply per flight, not per booking, so a return trip means paying twice.
Not everyone can book the higher-priced seats. For safety reasons tied to the emergency exit and evacuation procedure, Wizz Air blocks Extra Legroom and Front Row seats for passengers under 16, pregnant women, anyone travelling with an infant under 2, and passengers who need special assistance.
You can check the exact price for your flight during booking or in Manage My Booking on wizzair.com.
What is WIZZ Class?
WIZZ Class is Wizz Air’s newest paid add-on: a front-row seat with the middle seat next to you left empty, a snack, a drink and priority boarding, for around £55 on top of a qualifying fare.
It’s currently a trial, not a network-wide product. As of July 2026, Wizz Air offers WIZZ Class on selected routes only, including flights from London Luton and London Gatwick, so check availability before assuming it’s on your flight.
You can only add WIZZ Class when you book. It can’t be added to an existing reservation, and it requires a WIZZ Smart or WIZZ Plus fare underneath it.
How to select or change your Wizz Air seat
Choose a seat during booking, or add one afterwards through Manage My Booking on the Wizz Air website or app, right up until 3 hours before departure.
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Buying a seat also changes your check-in window. Online check-in opens 30 days before departure if you’ve paid for a seat, but only 24 hours before if you haven’t. Wizz Air has no airport check-in fallback, so missing that window with an unpaid seat leaves far less time to sort out any problems.
You can change a seat you’ve already bought, but the original fee isn’t refunded. You’ll either accept a free reassigned seat or pay again, the price difference only if the new seat costs more.
Wizz Air family and group seating
Wizz Air automatically seats a child under 12 next to one adult at check-in, but that’s the only guarantee. The rest of the family, a second parent, siblings, grandparents, aren’t guaranteed to be nearby unless you pay to select seats together.
For a group of exactly two adults on a Basic fare, Wizz Air sells a Sitting Together add-on that guarantees adjacent seats without letting you pick which ones, and seats are assigned immediately after purchase. For anything bigger than two adults, or if you want to choose your actual seats, selecting them yourself at booking is the more reliable option.
| Option | Who it suits | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Select seats yourself | Any group size | Choice of exact seats, guaranteed together |
| Sitting Together add-on | Exactly 2 adults on Basic fare | Guaranteed adjacent seats, no choice of which |
| Do nothing | Anyone happy to risk it | Free random seat, no guarantee of sitting together |
Is Wizz Air seat selection worth paying for?
It’s worth paying for if you want guaranteed legroom, a front-row seat, or you’re travelling with people you need to sit next to. Random allocation is a real risk on a full flight, not just a theoretical one.
If you’re travelling solo and don’t mind where you end up, skip it. The money saved covers a coffee and a snack at the airport, and a free random seat is still a seat.
| Traveller type | Our take |
|---|---|
| Solo, travelling light | Skip it, a free random seat is still a seat |
| Family or group | Pay to select seats together, don’t rely on chance |
| Want extra legroom | Worth the exit-row or front-row upgrade |
For everything else about flying with the airline, see our full guide to flying with Wizz Air, including Wizz Air hand luggage allowance, the best carry-on bag for Wizz Air, Wizz Air sale dates, and when Wizz Air releases flights.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wizz Air seat selection cost extra?
Yes, on the Basic fare seat selection always costs extra, and if you don’t pay you’re given a random seat at check-in. WIZZ Go and Smart include free standard seat selection, though front-row and extra-legroom seats stay chargeable on every fare except WIZZ Plus.
How much does Wizz Air seat selection cost?
Prices vary by route and demand, but a standard seat typically starts from around £11, rising to roughly £24 for an exit-row seat and up to £26 for the front row. Wizz Air doesn’t publish a fixed price list, so costs change closer to departure.
What is WIZZ Class?
WIZZ Class is a paid add-on that gives you a front-row seat with the middle seat blocked, a snack, a drink and priority boarding for around £55. It’s currently trialled only on selected routes, including flights from London Luton and London Gatwick, and must be bought when you book rather than added later.
If you fly Wizz Air often, our review of the Wizz Air All You Can Fly pass looks at whether a subscription beats paying for seats route by route, and our guide to Wizz Air refunds and cancellation fees covers what happens to any seat you have paid for if your plans change.
Can I sit with my family on Wizz Air without paying?
Wizz Air automatically seats one adult next to a child under the fare’s family rules, but it doesn’t guarantee the rest of the family sits together. If you want everyone in the same row, pay to select seats when you book.
Can I change my Wizz Air seat after booking?
Yes, you can change or add a seat through Manage My Booking up until 3 hours before departure. The original seat fee isn’t refunded, so you’ll pay again, or the price difference if you swap to a pricier seat.
Is Wizz Air seat selection worth it?
It’s worth it if you want to guarantee extra legroom, a front-row seat or sit with your family. If you’re travelling light and don’t mind a random seat, skip it and let Wizz Air assign one free at check-in.
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