Published 13 June 2026 | Updated 19 August 2026 by Kate Acaster
easyJet seat selection costs from around £4 per person per flight if you choose to pay. Skip it, and the airline allocates one for free at check-in, though you won’t get a say in where you sit. For families wanting to sit together, or passengers who need extra legroom, the paid options are worth knowing about. This guide covers the seat types, the prices, and which seats are actually worth paying for on easyJet holidays.
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| SEAT TYPE | FROM PRICE | FREE FOR |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £4-£12 per person | easyJet Plus / Inclusive Plus fare |
| Up Front (rows 2–6) | £15-£30 per person | easyJet Plus / Inclusive Plus fare |
| Extra Legroom | £25-£35 per person | easyJet Plus (discounted for Inclusive Plus) |
Prices are approximate and vary by route, demand, and how far in advance you book. They apply per person, per flight, so a return trip doubles the cost.
Types of seat on easyJet
Three price tiers are available when you book.
Standard seats
Any seat in the main cabin, excluding the Up Front and Extra Legroom rows. You pick window, middle or aisle. Prices typically run from around £4 to £12, depending on the route and how early you book. This is the cheapest way to guarantee a specific seat.
Up Front seats
Rows 2 to 6, or rows 2 to 5 on some aircraft. They cost from around £15, rising to £30 or more on busy routes. The practical benefit is faster boarding and deplaning, plus a small under-seat bag allowance. It’s the same size as Standard, so you’re paying for position, not comfort.
Extra Legroom seats
These start from around £25 and can reach £35 on busy routes. They include all the Up Front benefits. These are the emergency exit rows, usually over or near the wings. easyJet’s standard seat pitch is 28 inches (71cm), so the extra space makes a noticeable difference on flights over two hours. You must be 16 or older, able-bodied, and willing to assist with the emergency exit if instructed by crew.
Best seats on easyJet
easyJet’s fleet is the Airbus A319, A320 and A321, all configured 3-3 with three seats either side of a central aisle. The best seat depends on what matters to you.
Picking by row
For speed off the plane, rows 2 and 3 are the best-value Up Front option, typically from around £15, though busy routes push this to £30. Row 1 can restrict underseat bag space on some aircraft. For legroom, the exit rows are worth considering on longer flights. Check the seat map at booking, as row numbers vary by aircraft type. For value, rows 14 to 20 cost the same as any other Standard fare.
Who gets seats free on easyJet?
easyJet Plus members get Standard and Up Front seats at no extra charge on every booking. Extra Legroom seats are not included free, but Inclusive Plus fare customers receive a discount on them.
Seating children and families together
easyJet says it will make sure each child under 12 sits close to an adult on the same booking. If no seat is selected, though, one is only allocated at check-in on a first-come, first-served basis. That means confirmation may only come at the airport or on board, without choosing one in advance. The UK Civil Aviation Authority expects airlines to make reasonable efforts too, keeping children under 12 within one row of an adult. That’s guidance, not law. Infants under two must still sit with an adult, on their lap or in the seat next to them.
“Sitting together isn’t guaranteed just because you’re travelling as a family. easyJet will try to keep a child under 12 near an adult, but on a full flight that’s a best effort, not a promise. If it matters to you, the £4 Standard seat is one of the cheapest bits of certainty you’ll find in air travel.”
Kate Acaster, Chief Editor, Flight Tribe
Can you change your easyJet seat?
Yes. You can add or change your seating up to two hours before departure, as long as you haven’t checked in yet. Log in to Manage Bookings on the easyJet website or the app, or contact easyJet Customer Service if you’ve already checked in. You must select seats for all passengers on the booking at the same time. Partial selection isn’t allowed, so it’s all or nothing.
easyJet seat selection: your questions answered
How much does easyJet seat selection cost?
Standard seats start from around £4 per person per flight, up to £12 on busy routes. Up Front seats (rows 2 to 6) range from around £15 to £30, and Extra Legroom seats from around £25 to £35. Prices vary by route, demand, and how early you book.
Do you have to pay for a seat on easyJet?
No. If you don’t select a seat, easyJet allocates one free at check-in. You have no control over which one you get, but it costs nothing. This works fine for most solo travellers.
What is an Up Front seat on easyJet?
Up Front seats are in rows 2 to 6 at the front of the main cabin. They let you board and leave the plane faster, and include a small under-seat bag allowance. Dimensions are the same as Standard.
Does easyJet have Extra Legroom seats?
Yes. Extra Legroom seats are at the emergency exit rows and range from around £25 to £35. They include all the Up Front benefits. You need to be 16 or older and physically able to assist with the emergency exit. Exact row numbers vary by aircraft.
Does easyJet seat families together for free?
Not guaranteed, though there’s a real effort behind it. easyJet says it will seat each child under 12 close to an adult on the same booking, though easyJet may only confirm this at the airport or on board if you haven’t pre-selected seats. The UK Civil Aviation Authority expects airlines to try to keep children under 12 within one row of an accompanying adult, but this isn’t a legal requirement. Paying for Standard seats at booking is the only way to guarantee it in advance. See our guide to easyJet baggage allowance for other cost-saving tips.
Is easyJet seat selection free with easyJet Plus?
Standard and Up Front seats are included free for Plus members on every flight. Extra Legroom seats are not free for Plus members but are discounted for passengers on Inclusive Plus fares. If you fly regularly, the annual membership could pay for itself quickly on seat savings alone. See how it compares with other budget carriers in our easyJet vs Ryanair vs Jet2 guide.
Kate Acaster is Chief Editor at Flight Tribe. She writes about practical travel planning, budget airlines, baggage rules, city breaks, beach holidays and good hotels that do not cost daft money.
Kate has travelled through Europe, South America and beyond, usually with a notebook, a half-formed plan and a strong opinion on airport snacks. At Flight Tribe, her work focuses on helping UK travellers understand what is included, what costs extra, and whether a trip is worth booking at the price shown.
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