Jet2 charges for seat selection, but you are not required to pay. Standard seats can be pre-selected from around £8 per person, and extra legroom exit row seats currently range from £8 to £25. If you prefer to save the money, Jet2 allocates a free seat when online check-in opens, 28 days before departure.
This guide covers what seat types are available, what each costs, which rows are worth choosing on the Boeing 737-800, and whether Jet2holidays includes seat selection.
How much does Jet2 seat selection cost?
Standard seats, where you choose a specific window, middle or aisle position, cost from around £8 per person per flight. Extra legroom seats, located at the emergency exit rows, currently range from £8 to £25 per person, with an average of around £16.
Prices vary depending on route length, demand, and how far ahead you book. The charge applies per person, per flight. A couple pre-selecting seats on both legs of a return trip pays four separate seat selection charges. Booking seats at the time of the original purchase is often cheaper than adding them later.
| Seat type | Cost per person | Key notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard seat (pre-selected) | From £8 | Window, middle or aisle; available from booking to 6 hours before departure |
| Extra legroom seat | £8 to £25 | Exit rows only; seat does not recline; average around £16 |
| Free allocated seat | Free | Assigned at check-in; first-come basis; no guaranteed position |
What seat types does Jet2 offer?
Standard pre-selected seats
Most of the cabin is made up of standard seats. You can pick any available position from the seat map, window, middle, or aisle, for around £8 to £15 per person. Pre-selecting is the only way to guarantee where you will sit. If you are travelling with others and want adjacent seats, this is the most reliable option.
Extra legroom seats
Extra legroom seats are at the emergency exit rows. On the Boeing 737-800, these are the over-wing exit rows and, on some configurations, the front bulkhead row. The extra floor space is noticeable, but there are conditions: passengers must be able-bodied adults willing to help in an emergency. Exit row seats do not recline, the seat in front does not recline either, and underseat storage is unavailable during take-off and landing.
Free allocated seats
If you do not pre-select a seat, Jet2 assigns one at no cost when online check-in opens. Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so checking in early at the start of the 28-day window gives you the widest choice. Exit rows and popular positions usually go quickly. If you are travelling with others and need to sit together,
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free allocation makes no guarantee of adjacent seats.
Best seats on the Jet2 Boeing 737-800
Jet2 operates the Boeing 737-800 on most routes, with 189 seats in a 3-3 layout. Exit rows sit at the over-wing section, typically Rows 14 to 17 depending on the individual plane configuration.
Rows 16 and 17 are the most frequently recommended for extra legroom. The row in front does not recline into your space, and the additional floor room is meaningful on a two or three-hour flight. Your seat does not recline and there is no underseat storage during take-off and landing.
