Yes, you can choose your seat on Qatar Airways after booking your flight. The airline gives you different ways to pick the seat you want, depending on your ticket type, travel class, and the time you request.
Let’s break it down in a very simple way so you know what to expect and how to get your favorite seat.
You can choose your seat:
At the time of booking
After booking, through Manage Booking on the Qatar Airways website or app
During online check-in, which opens 48 hours before the flight (24 hours for flights to/from the U.S.)
So, yes—you are allowed to select your seat after you’ve booked your ticket, and you have several chances to do so.
Here are the simple steps to pick your seat after booking:
Go to the Qatar Airways website: www.qatarairways.com
Click on “Manage Booking.”
Enter your booking reference number and last name.
Select your flight and click “Select Seat” or “Modify Seats.”
Choose the seat you want from the seat map.
Confirm your selection. If there is a fee, you will be asked to pay before finishing.
You can also do this using the Qatar Airways mobile app, which is very easy.
Whether you pay or not depends on a few things:
✅ Economy Class:
Saver or Classic fares: You may need to pay for seat selection.
Comfort or Convenience fares: Seat selection may be free.
Preferred seats (like extra legroom or front-row seats) often come with a fee, no matter your fare.
✅ Business and First Class:
Seat selection is usually free, and you can pick from lie-flat beds and window or aisle seats.
You can change your seat after selecting it, if seats are still available. Just go back to the Manage Booking section and update your choice.
If you picked a paid seat and want to switch to another paid seat, the system may charge you the difference (if the new seat costs more). If the new seat is cheaper, you may not get a refund.
If you don’t choose a seat, Qatar Airways will assign one for you during check-in. This is free, but you may not get the seat you prefer, such as a window or aisle seat.
If you're traveling with friends or family and want to sit together, choosing seats in advance is a good idea.
You can check the seat map early to get the best options.
Choose exit row or bulkhead seats for more legroom (these may cost extra).
Use tools like SeatGuru to see seat reviews and airplane layouts.
If you prefer not to pay, wait until online check-in opens 48 hours before the flight, when free seats may become available.
Yes, you can choose your seat on Qatar Airways after booking your ticket. You can do this online, through the mobile app, or during online check-in. Depending on your fare type and seat choice, you may need to pay a small fee. For the best experience, choose your seat early—especially if you’re traveling with others or want extra comfort.