437Y · Two class
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Emirates two class Airbus A380 holding 58 business and 557 economy seats in the mid range layout
Cabin layout

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
427 Safran seats in a 3-4-3 layout, each featuring a 4-way adjustable headrest and a retractable bi-fold table.
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
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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Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the Emirates Airbus A380-800 seat map.
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Travelers report door noise and queues near the lavatory.
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 much legroom and seat width you get in economy here, next to other airlines that fly the same plane. Bigger numbers mean more room.
Emirates flights scheduled on the Airbus A380-800
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.
Emirates two class Airbus A380 holding 58 business and 557 economy seats in the mid range layout
Emirates two class Airbus A380 holding 58 business and 557 economy seats in the mid range layout
This version of the Emirates four class Airbus A380 holds 76 business, 56 premium economy and 437 economy seats
This version of the Emirates four class Airbus A380 holds 76 business, 56 premium economy and 437 economy seats
Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 427 economy seats in the mid range layout
Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 427 economy seats in the mid range layout
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
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
Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 401 economy seats in the ultra long range layout
Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 401 economy seats in the ultra long range layout
Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 429 economy seats in the mid range layout
Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 429 economy seats in the mid range layout
Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 399 economy seats in the ultra long range layout
Emirates three class Airbus A380 holding 14 first, 76 business and 399 economy seats in the ultra long range layout
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
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
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
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
Answers drawn from this layout's own seat data.
On the Emirates Airbus A380-800: 6G: Right beside the lavatory in front. Noise, smell and queuing. In all, 1 seat is rated avoid on this layout.
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
Measured across the seat cushion between the inner edges of the armrests.
Seat recline
How far the seat tilts back from upright, measured as the travel at the headrest.
Good
Steady enough for messaging and email.
Better
Comfortable browsing and light streaming.
Best
Fast enough for video calls and streaming.
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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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
Not published by Emirates, Asiana Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines, so they are not in the list.
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
Not published by Emirates, Asiana Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines, so they are not in the list.
Fitted differently by 9 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.
| Cabins | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
EmiratesThis page 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" | ||
Economy 437 | 32" | |||
Lie-flat Business 58 · Economy 120 | 32" | |||
Economy 437 | 32" | |||
Lie-flat Business 76 · Premium 56 | 32" | |||
Economy 427 | 32" | |||
Premium 56 · Economy 341 | 32" | |||
Lie-flat First 14 · Lie-flat Business 76 | 32" | |||
Economy 401 | 32" | |||
Lie-flat First 14 · Lie-flat Business 76 | 32" | |||
Economy 429 | 32" | |||
Lie-flat First 14 · Lie-flat Business 76 | 32" | |||
Economy 399 | Not listed |
Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.

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