Which seats should you avoid on the Emirates Airbus A380-800?

On the Emirates Airbus A380-800: 64A-D, 64F, 64G, 65A-H, 66H, 66J, 86D-G, 87C-H, 88B, 88C, 88H, 88J: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. 67B-G: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing. 46A, 46K, 62A: Rated avoid in the seat data. In all, 45 seats are rated avoid on this layout.

How many seats does the Emirates Airbus A380-800 have?

The Emirates Airbus A380-800 has 427 seats on this layout, all in Economy.

What is the economy seat pitch on the Emirates Airbus A380-800?

Economy seat pitch on the Emirates Airbus A380-800 is 32 inches, and seats are 17.9 inches wide.

Which seats on the Emirates Airbus A380-800 have no window?

On the Emirates Airbus A380-800, 46A, 46K, 50A, 50K, 62A, 66K, 67B, 67J, 80B, 80J sit at the window position with no window.

Is there Wi-Fi on the Emirates Airbus A380-800?

Yes, the Emirates Airbus A380-800 has Wi-Fi: On Air satellite wifi.

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Emirates Airbus A380-800 Seat Map (427 seats)

Cabin layout

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Airbus A380-800

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Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 427 economy seats in the mid range layout

Updated October 30, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Haul

Long Haul

Configuration

427Y

427seats

Economy 427

Wi-Fi

Not rated

On Air satellite wifi

Entertainment

Panasonic eX2 carries audio and video on demand.

Seat classes

Economy

427 seats

Rows41 to 88

Pitch32"

Width17.9"

Recline4"

In-seat amenities

Power110V universal AC (AB DF HJ seats only)

USBUSB-A

ScreenPivoting 13.3" HD touch screen display

Wi-FiOn Air satellite wifi

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

Adjustable armrest

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

First Class

14 seats

Rows01 to 04

Pitch86"

Width22"

Recline180°

In-seat amenities

Power110V universal AC

USBTwo USB-A

ScreenStatic 27" HD touch screen display

Wi-FiOn Air satellite wifi

Privacy door

Air vent

Fourteen suites in a 1-2-1 layout. Every suite has a small wardrobe, sliding privacy doors, two small storage nooks and a shelf with a flip-up mack-up mirror and a basket stocked with snacks. To the side of the seat is a recess stocked with soft drinks and a tablet which controls the seat functions. Each suite also equipped with two adjustable gasper vents

Business

76 seats

Rows06 to 26

Pitch45"

Width18.5"

Recline180°

In-seat amenities

Power110V universal AC

USBTwo USB-A

ScreenStatic 18" HD touch screen display

Wi-FiOn Air satellite wifi

Air vent

Adjustable headrest

The cabin holds seventy-six refurbished 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

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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.

On the Emirates Airbus A380-800, the recommended Economy seats are 48A and 48K for a good window. For extra legroom, 68A, 68K are worth choosing early.

48A 48K 74A 74K 87A 87K
Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.

Every seat on the Emirates Airbus A380-800, row by row

Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
41	A B C H J K
42	A B C H J K
43	A B C H J K
44	A B C H J K
45	A B C D E F G H J K	45D, 45E, 45F, 45G
46	A B C D E F G H J K		46A, 46K
47	A B C D E F G H J K
48	A B C D E F G H J K	48A, 48K
49	A B C D E F G H J K
50	A B C D E F G H J K		50A, 50K
51	D E F G
52	A B C H J K
53	A B C H J K
54	A B C D E F G H J K
55	A B C D E F G H J K
56	A B C D E F G H J K
57	A B C D E F G H J K
58	A B C D E F G H J K
59	A B C D E F G H J K
60	A B C D E F G H J K
61	A B C D E F G H J K
62	A B C D E F G H J K		62A
63	A B C D E F G H J K
64	A B C D E F G H J K		64A, 64B, 64C, 64D, 64F, 64G

Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
65	A B C D E F G H J K		65A, 65B, 65C, 65D, 65E, 65F, 65G, 65H
66	H J K		66H, 66J, 66K
67	B C D E F G H J		67B, 67C, 67D, 67E, 67F, 67G, 67J
68	A B C D E F G H J K	68A, 68K
69	A B C D E F G H J K
70	A B C D E F G H J K
71	A B C D E F G H J K
72	A B C D E F G H J K
73	A B C D E F G H J K
74	A B C D E F G H J K	74A, 74K
75	A B C D E F G H J K
76	A B C D E F G H J K
77	A B C D E F G H J K
78	A B C D E F G H J K
79	A B C H J K
80	B C H J		80B, 80J
81	A B C D E F G H J K	81A, 81B, 81C, 81H, 81J, 81K
82	A B C D E F G H J K
83	A B C D E F G H J K
84	A B C D E F G H J K
85	A B C D E F G H J K
86	A B C D E F G H J K		86D, 86E, 86F, 86G
87	A B C D E F G H J K	87A, 87K	87C, 87D, 87E, 87F, 87G, 87H
88	A B C H J K		88B, 88C, 88H, 88J

Seat notes

41A, 41B, 41C, 41H, 41J, 41K, 45D, 45E, 45F, 45G +34 more: Extra legroom.
41A, 41B, 41C, 41H, 41J, 41K, 67B, 67C, 67H, 67J +4 more: Tray folds out of the armrest, with no seatback in front.
50A, 50K, 66K: No window. Cabin wall only.
52A, 52B, 52C, 52H, 52J, 52K, 54D, 54E, 54F, 54G +8 more: No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
52A, 52B, 52C, 52H, 52J, 52K, 54D, 54E, 54F, 54G +8 more: Tray in the armrest, so a narrower seat.
64A, 64B, 64C, 64D, 64F, 64G, 65A, 65B, 65C, 65D +20 more: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing.
64E, 64H, 65J, 66K, 87B, 87J, 88A, 88K: Near the lavatory behind. Some noise and passing traffic.
67B, 67C, 67D, 67E, 67F, 67G: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing.
67D: Partial bulkhead (75%). Extra legroom on the left.
67G: Partial bulkhead (75%). Extra legroom on the right.
68D, 68E, 68F, 68G: Near the lavatory in front. Some noise and passing traffic.

Things to know before you pick

43A 43K 55A 55K 62K 70A+5 more
The windows are misaligned or set back from the seat.
64E 64H 65J 68D 68E 68F+5 more
Travelers report door noise and queues near the lavatory.

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.

Spec	Economy	First Class	Business
Seats	427	14	76
Pitch	32"	86"	45"
Width	Measured between armrests	Expands to 28" in bed mode	18.5" (measured between armrests)
Recline	4"	Converts into a 75" long flat bed	Converts into a 75" long flat bed
Power	110V universal AC (AB DF HJ seats only)	110V universal AC	110V universal AC
Screen	Pivoting 13.3" HD touch screen display	Static 27" HD touch screen display	Static 18" HD touch screen display
Wi-Fi	On Air satellite wifi	On Air satellite wifi	On Air satellite wifi

How the Airbus A380-800 compares with other airlines

How much legroom and seat width you get in economy here, next to other airlines that fly the same plane. Bigger numbers mean more room.

Legroom

Tied with others

Economy seat pitch: the gap from your seat to the one in front.

32 in

Emirates matches at least one of the 27 other airlines we can compare on the Airbus A380-800. They list 31 to 34 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

ANA (383 seats)34 in
ANA (137 seats)34 in
Korean Air (313 seats)33 in
Korean Air (94 seats)33 in
Emirates (427 seats)32 in
Emirates (437 seats)32 in

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Emirates (178 seats)32 in
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Emirates (401 seats)32 in
Emirates (90 seats)32 in
Emirates (429 seats)32 in
Emirates (90 seats)32 in
Emirates (394 seats)32 in
Emirates (90 seats)32 in
Qantas (355 seats)32 in
Qantas (130 seats)32 in
British Airways (257 seats)31 in
British Airways (212 seats)31 in
Lufthansa (388 seats)31 in
Lufthansa (388 seats)31 in
Lufthansa (111 seats)31 in
Lufthansa (121 seats)31 in
Qatar Airways (405 seats)31 in
Qatar Airways (112 seats)31 in

Not published by Emirates, Asiana Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines, so they are not in the list.

Seat width

Tied with others

Economy seat width: the space between the armrests.

17.9 in

Emirates matches at least one of the 27 other airlines we can compare on the Airbus A380-800. They list 17.3 to 18.1 in.

Airlines with a published figure, roomiest first

Korean Air (313 seats)18.1 in
Korean Air (94 seats)18.1 in
British Airways (257 seats)18 in
British Airways (212 seats)18 in
Qantas (355 seats)18 in
Qantas (130 seats)18 in
Emirates (427 seats)17.9 in

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Qatar Airways (405 seats)18 in
Qatar Airways (112 seats)18 in
Emirates (437 seats)17.9 in
Emirates (178 seats)17.9 in
Emirates (437 seats)17.9 in
Emirates (132 seats)17.9 in
Emirates (90 seats)17.9 in
Emirates (397 seats)17.9 in
Emirates (90 seats)17.9 in
Emirates (401 seats)17.9 in
Emirates (90 seats)17.9 in
Emirates (429 seats)17.9 in
Emirates (90 seats)17.9 in
Emirates (394 seats)17.9 in
Emirates (90 seats)17.9 in
ANA (383 seats)17.3 in
ANA (137 seats)17.3 in
Lufthansa (388 seats)17.3 in
Lufthansa (388 seats)17.3 in
Lufthansa (111 seats)17.3 in
Lufthansa (121 seats)17.3 in

Not published by Emirates, Asiana Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines, so they are not in the list.

Other Airbus A380-800 seat maps

Fitted differently by 9 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

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	Cabins
EmiratesThis page EK · Economy 427 seats · 17.9" wide · 4" recline	Economy 427	32"	17.9"	4"	427
Emirates EK · Two class · Economy 437 seats · 17.9" wide · 4" recline	Economy 437	32"	17.9"	4"	437
Emirates EK · Lie-flat Business, Economy 178 seats · 17.9" wide · 4" recline	Lie-flat Business 58 · Economy 120	32"	17.9"	4"	178
Emirates EK · Layout 2 · Economy 437 seats · 17.9" wide · 4" recline	Economy 437	32"	17.9"	4"	437
Emirates EK · Lie-flat Business, Premium 132 seats · 17.9" wide · 4" recline	Lie-flat Business 76 · Premium 56	32"	17.9"	4"	132
Emirates EK · Layout 1 · Lie-flat First, Lie-flat Business 90 seats · 17.9" wide · 4" recline	Lie-flat First 14 · Lie-flat Business 76	32"	17.9"	4"	90
Emirates EK · Premium, Economy 397 seats · 17.9" wide · 4" recline	Premium 56 · Economy 341	32"	17.9"	4"	397
Emirates EK · Layout 2 · Lie-flat First, Lie-flat Business 90 seats · 17.9" wide · 4" recline	Lie-flat First 14 · Lie-flat Business 76	32"	17.9"	4"	90
Emirates EK · Economy 401 seats · 17.9" wide · 4" recline	Economy 401	32"	17.9"	4"	401
Emirates EK · Layout 3 · Lie-flat First, Lie-flat Business 90 seats · 17.9" wide · 4" recline	Lie-flat First 14 · Lie-flat Business 76	32"	17.9"	4"	90
Emirates EK · Economy 429 seats · 17.9" wide · 4" recline	Economy 429	32"	17.9"	4"	429
Emirates EK · Layout 4 · Lie-flat First, Lie-flat Business 90 seats · 17.9" wide · 4" recline	Lie-flat First 14 · Lie-flat Business 76	32"	17.9"	4"	90
Emirates EK · Economy 399 seats	Economy 399	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	399

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Flights on this aircraft

Emirates flights scheduled on the Airbus A380-800

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The 18 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

427Y

Economy: 427Y

Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 427 economy seats in the mid range layout

14F · 76J · Layout 1

First: 14F
Business: 76J

Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 427 economy seats in the mid range layout

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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