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Emirates Airbus A380-800 Seat Map (178 seats, Upper Deck)

Emirates Airbus A380-800 cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

58J · 120Y178 seats
Emirates Airbus A380-800 seat map
EmiratesEKTwo class

Airbus A380-800

Airbus A380-861

Emirates two class Airbus A380 holding 58 business and 557 economy seats in the mid range layout

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Airbus
Body
Wide body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

58J · 120Y
178seats
Business 58
Economy 120
Wi-Fi
Not rated
On Air satellite wifi
Entertainment
Panasonic eX2 carries audio and video on demand.

Seat classes

Economy
437 seats
Rows41 to 88
Pitch32"
Width17.9"
Recline4"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal AC (AB DF HJ seats only)USBUSBUSB-AScreenScreenPivoting 13.3" HD touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiOn Air satellite wifiAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

437 Safran seats in a 3-4-3 layout, each featuring a 4-way adjustable headrest and a retractable bi-fold table.

Business
62 seats
Rows06 to 23
Pitch45"
Width18.5"
Recline180°
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBTwo USB-AScreenScreenStatic 18" HD touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiOn Air satellite wifiAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrest

The cabin holds fifty-eight seats based on the Safran SkyLounge platform. Every seat has an adjustable headrest, footrest and lumbar support. The seat surround also includes a shelf stocked with soft drinks

Economy
116 seats
Rows24 to 38
Pitch32"
Width17.9"
Recline4"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal AC (A DF H seats only)USBUSBUSB-AScreenScreenPivoting 13.3" HD touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiOn Air satellite wifiAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

120 Safran seats in a 2-4-2 layout, each featuring an adjustable headrest and a retractable bi-fold table.

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Best seats on the Emirates Airbus A380-800

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Emirates Airbus A380-800 seat map.

The best seat on the Emirates Airbus A380-800 is 20A. In Business, go for 20A or 20K; in Economy, 32K is recommended for a good window.

Cabin
Position
  • 20A

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 20K

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 32K

    Window·Recommended

  • 07B

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 07J

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 09B

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 09J

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 11B

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 11J

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 14B

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 14J

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

  • 21B

    Window·Recommended

    Single seat with its own aisle access.

Is the better cabin worth it?

Compare the cabins on this aircraft side by side, so you can weigh the jump in pitch, width, and amenities against the fare.

SpecEconomyBusinessEconomy
Seats43762116
Pitch32"45"32"
WidthMeasured between armrests18.5"Measured between armrests
Recline4"Converts into a 75" long flat bed4"
Power110V universal AC (AB DF HJ seats only)110V universal AC110V universal AC (A DF H seats only)
ScreenPivoting 13.3" HD touch screen displayStatic 18" HD touch screen displayPivoting 13.3" HD touch screen display
Wi-FiOn Air satellite wifiOn Air satellite wifiOn Air satellite wifi

Airbus A380-800 seat specifications: pitch, width and recline

What every symbol, measurement, and color on the map means, so you can compare seats, cabins, and aircraft with confidence.

Seat measurements

Row pitch

Row pitch

Distance from a point on one seat to the same point on the seat in the row ahead. A useful proxy for legroom.

Seat width

Seat width

Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.

Seat recline

Seat recline

How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.

In-seat amenities

  • Adjustable armrestAdjustable armrest
  • Adjustable headrestAdjustable headrest
  • Air ventAir vent
  • Seatback screenSeatback screen
  • Streaming to deviceStreaming to device
  • Wi-FiWi-Fi
  • Power outletPower outlet
  • USB portUSB port
  • Wireless chargingWireless charging
  • Bluetooth audioBluetooth audio
  • Privacy doorPrivacy door

Cabin features

  • GalleyGalley
  • LavatoryLavatory
  • Accessible lavatoryAccessible lavatory
  • Washlet lavatoryWashlet lavatory
  • Bar or loungeBar or lounge
  • Bassinet positionBassinet position
  • Prayer areaPrayer area
  • Snack stationSnack station
  • Service animal seatingService animal seating
  • Peanut-allergy seatingPeanut-allergy seating

Wi-Fi quality

Good

Steady enough for messaging and email.

Better

Comfortable browsing and light streaming.

Best

Fast enough for video calls and streaming.

Seat ratings

Recommended

Above average. A strong pick on this aircraft.

Caution

Some trade-offs worth weighing before you book.

Avoid

Below average, with known drawbacks to avoid.

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The 16 cabin layouts on this aircraft

This airline flies the same aircraft in more than one cabin layout. Here is what separates them, so you know which one you are looking at before you pick a seat.

437Y · Two class

Economy
437Y

Emirates two class Airbus A380 holding 58 business and 557 economy seats in the mid range layout

58J · 120Y

Business
58J
Economy
120Y

Emirates two class Airbus A380 holding 58 business and 557 economy seats in the mid range layout

437Y · Layout 2

Economy
437Y

This version of the Emirates four class Airbus A380 holds 76 business, 56 premium economy and 437 economy seats

76J · 56W

Business
76J
Premium Economy
56W

This version of the Emirates four class Airbus A380 holds 76 business, 56 premium economy and 437 economy seats

56W · 341Y

Premium Economy
56W
Economy
341Y

This version of the Emirates four class Airbus A380 holds 14 first, 76 business, 56 premium economy and 341 economy seats in the ultra long range layout

14F · 76J · Layout 1

First
14F
Business
76J

This version of the Emirates four class Airbus A380 holds 14 first, 76 business, 56 premium economy and 341 economy seats in the ultra long range layout

401Y

Economy
401Y

Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 401 economy seats in the ultra long range layout

14F · 76J · Layout 2

First
14F
Business
76J

Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 401 economy seats in the ultra long range layout

429Y

Economy
429Y

Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 429 economy seats in the mid range layout

14F · 76J · Layout 3

First
14F
Business
76J

Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 429 economy seats in the mid range layout

399Y

Economy
399Y

Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 399 economy seats in the ultra long range layout

14F · 76J · Layout 4

First
14F
Business
76J

Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 399 economy seats in the ultra long range layout

56W · 322Y

Premium Economy
56W
Economy
322Y

This version of the Emirates four class Airbus A380 holds 14 first, 76 business, 56 premium economy and 322 economy seats in the ultra long range layout

14F · 76J · Layout 5

First
14F
Business
76J

This version of the Emirates four class Airbus A380 holds 14 first, 76 business, 56 premium economy and 322 economy seats in the ultra long range layout

56W · 338Y

Premium Economy
56W
Economy
338Y

This version of the Emirates four class Airbus A380 holds 14 first, 76 business, 56 premium economy and 338 economy seats in the ultra long range layout

14F · 76J · Layout 6

First
14F
Business
76J

This version of the Emirates four class Airbus A380 holds 14 first, 76 business, 56 premium economy and 338 economy seats in the ultra long range layout

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