Model Context Protocol

Look Up Seat Maps from Your AI Assistant

Add FlightSeatMap to Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, or any MCP-compatible client. Search flights, browse seat maps, and find the best seats — all without leaving your conversation.

Server URL

https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp

Online Streamable HTTP v3.0.0

Setup

1 Ensure Node.js is installed (needed to run the MCP bridge)
2 Open Settings → Developer → Edit Config
3 Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightseatmap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp"]
    }
  }
}

4 Restart Claude Desktop. FlightSeatMap tools will appear in the tools menu.

1 Open Cursor Settings → MCP
2 Click + Add new global MCP server and paste:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightseatmap": {
      "url": "https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

1 Open Windsurf Settings → Cascade → MCP
2 Click Add Server → Add custom server and paste:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightseatmap": {
      "serverUrl": "https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Add Your API Key

To use search_flight for fresh seatmap data, add your API key to your MCP config.
Get your key from Account Settings.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightseatmap": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y", "mcp-remote",
        "https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp",
        "--header", "X-Api-Key:${FSM_API_KEY}"
      ],
      "env": {
        "FSM_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

claude mcp add flightseatmap \
  --transport streamable-http \
  --header "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightseatmap": {
      "url": "https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "X-Api-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "flightseatmap": {
      "serverUrl": "https://mcp.flightseatmap.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "X-Api-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

Without an API key, all free tools still work. The key unlocks search_flight based on your plan.

Available Tools

5 tools available. 4 free, 1 requires a FlightSeatMap account.

get_seatmap Free

Retrieve the seat map for any flight. Shows all seats, cabin classes, features, and availability.

find_best_seats Free

Find the best available seats matching your preferences — window, aisle, extra legroom, exit row, front or rear.

get_seat_info Free

Detailed info about a specific seat including features, cabin class, availability, and neighbouring seats.

interactive_seat_finder Free

Guided step-by-step seat finder. Walks you through cabin selection and preferences to find your perfect seat.

search_flight API Key

Fetch fresh seatmap data for any flight. Add your API key to your MCP config or sign in via OAuth. Requires a FlightSeatMap account and uses one search credit.

Try It

Ask your AI assistant:

"Show me the seat map for QF1"

"Find me a window seat with extra legroom on BA178"

"What's seat 32A like on AA716?"

"Help me pick the best seat on EK1 in business class"

Unlock flight search

Create an account, grab your API key from Account Settings, and add it to your MCP config to fetch fresh seatmap data.

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