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How to earn Emirates Skywards Miles
Emirates Skywards is Emirates airline's loyalty programme, and members earn Skywards Miles on flights with Emirates, flydubai and airline partners, as well as through hotel, car-rental, retail and banking partners. [1] [3] The number of Miles earned on a flight depends on the route, fare type and class of travel. [1]
Facts checked: 18 October 2026
Key takeaways
- Skywards Miles are earned on Emirates, flydubai and partner flights, and the amount depends on route, fare type and class. [1]
- Elite members receive bonus Miles: 30% for Silver, 75% for Gold and 100% for Platinum. [1]
- Tier Miles count towards keeping or reaching status; on Emirates and flydubai flights they are based on route, fare and class. [1]
- Miles post after the flight is physically flown, in two stages for a return trip. [1]
- Many partner earning rates are shown as “up to” amounts. [3]
How do you earn Skywards Miles on flights?
Emirates states that members earn Skywards Miles every time they fly with Emirates, flydubai and its airline partners. [1] On a flight, the number of Miles depends on the route, fare type and class of travel. [1] Emirates provides a Miles Calculator for an estimate before booking. [1]
Every fare type in every cabin earns both Skywards Miles and Tier Miles, although the amount varies by fare type. [1] Emirates says it takes fare type into account because passengers can pay different fares while travelling in the same cabin. [1]
| Tier | Bonus Miles |
|---|---|
| Silver | 30% |
| Gold | 75% |
| Platinum | 100% |
Tier Miles are the ones Emirates says help members retain their current status or reach the next tier. [1] On Emirates or flydubai flights, the number of Tier Miles is calculated by route, fare and class. [1]
Miles are credited after the member has physically flown from origin to destination, in two stages: after the outbound part of the trip and again after the inbound part. [1] Emirates' example is a London–Sydney return, where Miles are credited on arrival in Sydney and again on return to London. [1]
Which partners earn Skywards Miles?
Beyond flights, Emirates lists hotel, car-rental, retail and banking partners as ways to earn Skywards Miles. [1] [3] Many of the earning rates on its partner page are described as “up to” amounts. [3]
On the airline side, Emirates lists up to 1.5 Skywards Miles per mile flown with Air Canada, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, South African Airways, TAP Air Portugal and United Airlines. [3] It lists up to 1.65 with Korean Air and up to 2 with Air Mauritius and Garuda Indonesia. [3] flydubai flights earn Miles per flight depending on route, fare type and class, with an additional bonus for elite members. [3] The same airline list shows easyJet and Jet2 with spending options. [3]
Hotel examples include 500 Skywards Miles per eligible stay at Hyatt and Rotana. [3] Marriott Bonvoy converts 3 Bonvoy points into 1 Skywards Mile, while Hilton Honors converts 10,000 points into 1,000 Miles. [3]
Car-rental examples include Hertz and Avis & Budget, with Europcar and SIXT at up to 1,200 Miles per rental. [3] Retail and lifestyle examples include Skywards Miles Mall, the Emirates Official Store, and The Bicester Collection. [3]
How do credit cards and transfers add Skywards Miles?
Emirates Skywards co-branded credit cards with HSBC, Emirates Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, ICICI Bank and the Emirates Skywards Mastercard with Barclays credit earned Miles to the member's account automatically each month. [6]
Members who hold a credit card with another bank partner can convert credit card points into Skywards Miles; Emirates tells them to contact the card provider for details and to request the transfer. [6]
The partner page gives these conversion examples: American Express Membership Rewards points can be converted into Miles, Capital One converts 1,000 miles to 750 Skywards Miles, Brex converts 1.5 Brex rewards points to 1 Skywards Mile, Ramp converts 2 Ramp Points to 1 Skywards Mile, and Revolut converts 2 RevPoints to 1 Skywards Mile. [3]
Emirates also says Tier Miles can be earned on everyday purchases with Emirates Skywards co-branded cards, an offer currently available for select co-branded cards in the USA. [1]
Other ways to add to a balance include buying Skywards Miles, multiplying Miles up to four times, and pooling Miles in a My Family account. [1]
What conditions and exceptions affect Skywards earning?
Emirates says a member must choose the programme at the time of reservation or check-in for qualifying flights, and at the time of paying for other qualifying goods or services. [1] No change can be made to the membership number once the member has checked in for the first flight of an itinerary. [1] Its membership-benefits page adds that the number cannot be amended once a member has checked in or completed travel. [4]
On the joint Emirates–Qantas network, Emirates says members continue to receive their Emirates Skywards tier privileges, but flights must be booked with an Emirates code (EK flight number) to keep collecting Tier Miles. [4]
As of 18 October 2026, Emirates describes the current approach to Skywards Miles expiry as three years after earning, rounded to the end of the member's birth month. [5] From 1 June 2027, Miles earned from that date will be valid for three years from the flight or partner activity date, rounded to the end of the month; Emirates says the change will not affect Miles already in the account. [5]
Frequently asked questions
Do all Emirates fares earn Skywards Miles?
Yes. Emirates says members earn both Skywards Miles and Tier Miles on all fare types in every cabin, though the amount depends on the fare type. [1]
Can I add my Skywards number after I have flown?
No. Emirates says the programme must be chosen at reservation or check-in for qualifying flights, and the membership number cannot be changed after check-in for the first flight. [1]
What is the difference between Skywards Miles and Tier Miles?
Skywards Miles are earned on flights and partner activity, while Tier Miles help members retain their current status or reach the next tier. [1]
Do hotel stays earn Skywards Miles?
Yes. Emirates lists 500 Skywards Miles per eligible stay at Hyatt and Rotana, and 3 Marriott Bonvoy points convert into 1 Skywards Mile. [3]
Sources
Sources checked on 18 October 2026. This guide covers Emirates Skywards only; other frequent flyer programmes are not covered.
- Emirates Skywards: Earn Miles, checked 18 October 2026
- Emirates Skywards: Our Partners, checked 18 October 2026
- Emirates Skywards: Membership Benefits, checked 18 October 2026
- Emirates Skywards: Programme Updates, checked 18 October 2026
- Emirates Skywards: Earn Miles (US edition), checked 18 October 2026