The validity of Skywards Miles that are due to expire or have expired can be extended or reinstated only through emirates.com. Buy, Gift, Transfer, Reinstate, Extend and Multiply Miles services are currently only available to a member using an individual Emirates Skywards account and do not apply to My Family accounts.

Yes, you can extend your Emirates Skywards miles, but only if they are due to expire within the next three months. Emirates Skywards miles are typically valid for three years from the date of the activity; they expire at the end of the month of your birth in the third year. If you find your miles are nearing their end, you can pay a fee to extend them for an additional 12 months. As of 2026, the cost is approximately $20 USD per 1,000 miles. This must be done via the Emirates website or mobile app. It is important to note that you cannot extend miles that have already expired. For many travelers, a more cost-effective alternative to paying for an extension is to redeem the miles immediately for a "Retail & Lifestyle" reward or a "Classic Reward" flight, even if the flight date is months away, as the act of booking "spends" the miles before they can vanish.

Excellent question! Yes, you can extend your Emirates Skywards miles, but not indefinitely, and not for free in all cases. The ability to extend depends on your membership tier and the method you use.

Here’s a breakdown of your options, from most to least desirable:

1. The Best Way: Keep Miles Active Naturally

Miles expire if there is no account activity for 36 consecutive months. Any qualifying activity resets the clock for all miles in your account. To extend your miles easily, simply: Earn or Redeem: Any flight activity (earning or redeeming miles) on Emirates, flydubai, or a partner airline. Use a Partner: Earn miles through a hotel stay (e.g., Marriott Bonvoy), car rental, or retail partner. Shop Online: Use the Emirates Skywards Shopping Portal. Use a Co-Branded Credit Card: Make a purchase with an Emirates Skywards-linked credit card (where available).

This is the simplest and cheapest method—just keep your account active.

2. Tier-Based Extension (For Silver, Gold, and Platinum Members)

This is a key benefit of higher tiers: Silver Members: Can purchase a one-time, 12-month extension for a block of miles (minimum 5,000 miles). A fee applies. Gold & Platinum Members: Can purchase unlimited 12-month extensions for their miles (minimum 5,000 miles per extension). A fee applies.

How to do it: Log in to your Skywards account, go to “Manage Miles,” and look for the “Extend Miles” option. The cost varies by region and is calculated per mile.

3. Purchase or Transfer Miles (Effectively Extends Expiry)

When you buy miles or transfer miles from a partner program (like Marriott Bonvoy), the newly added miles have their own 36-month expiry date from the date of transaction. This activity also resets the clock for your entire account.

⚠️ Important: This does not directly renew your old miles; it adds new miles with a fresh expiry. However, because it’s account activity, it should also reset the expiry timer for your existing balance. Always double-check the terms at the time of transfer.

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