Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 Seat Map: Best & Worst Seats

Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

405Y405 seats
Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 seat map
Etihad AirwaysEY2015 cabin iteration

Airbus A380-800

Airbus A380-861

The Etihad Airbus A380 holds 405 economy class seats located in the main deck. Seats in the forward cabin (rows 40 to 47) have extra legroom. The upper deck is the home of the renowned The Residence and nine First Class Apartment suites. Business Class is located in the mid and rear cabins of the upper deck

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Airbus
Body
Wide body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

405Y
405seats
Economy 405
Wi-Fi
Best
Panasonic Avionics Ka-band satellite wifi
Entertainment
Panasonic eX3 carries audio and video, from gate to gate.

Seat classes

Economy
405 seats
Rows40 to 83
In-seat amenities
Wi-FiWi-FiEtihad "Wi-Fly" Panasonic Avionics satellite wifi
First Suites
11 seats
Rows1 to 5
In-seat amenities
Wi-FiWi-FiEtihad "Wi-Fly" Panasonic Avionics satellite wifi
Business
70 seats
Rows8 to 26
In-seat amenities
Wi-FiWi-FiEtihad "Wi-Fly" Panasonic Avionics satellite wifi

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Seat insights

Best seats on the Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800

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

On the Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800, the recommended Economy seats are 42A and 42K for a good window.

Cabin
Position
  • 42A

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 35". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 42K

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 35". 3" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 70A

    Window·Recommended

  • 70K

    Window·Recommended

  • 82A

    Middle·Recommended

  • 82K

    Middle·Recommended

  • 43A

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 35". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 43K

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 35". 4" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 45A

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 35". 3" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 45K

    Window·Recommended

    Pitch about 35". 3" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 41B

    Middle·Recommended

    Pitch about 35". 3" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

  • 41C

    Aisle·Recommended

    Pitch about 35". 3" roomier than the rest of this cabin.

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.

SpecEconomyFirst SuitesBusiness
Seats4051170
ScreenPanasonic eX3 carries audio and video, from gate to gate.Panasonic eX3 carries audio and video, from gate to gate.Panasonic eX3 carries audio and video, from gate to gate.
Wi-FiEtihad "Wi-Fly" Panasonic Avionics satellite wifiEtihad "Wi-Fly" Panasonic Avionics satellite wifiEtihad "Wi-Fly" Panasonic Avionics 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.

Plan your Etihad Airways flight

The 4 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.

405Y

Economy
405Y

The Etihad Airbus A380 holds 405 economy class seats located in the main deck. Seats in the forward cabin (rows 40 to 47) have extra legroom. The upper deck is the home of the renowned The Residence and nine First Class Apartment suites. Business Class is located in the mid and rear cabins of the upper deck

415Y

Economy
415Y

The Etihad Airbus A380 holds 415 economy class seats located in the main deck. The upper deck is the home of the renowned The Residence and nine First Class Apartment suites. Business Class is located in the mid and rear cabins of the upper deck

11F · 70J · 2026 cabin iteration

First
11F
Business
70J

The Etihad Airbus A380 holds 415 economy class seats located in the main deck. The upper deck is the home of the renowned The Residence and nine First Class Apartment suites. Business Class is located in the mid and rear cabins of the upper deck

11F · 70J · 2015 cabin iteration

First
11F
Business
70J

The Etihad Airbus A380 holds 405 economy class seats located in the main deck. Seats in the forward cabin (rows 40 to 47) have extra legroom. The upper deck is the home of the renowned The Residence and nine First Class Apartment suites. Business Class is located in the mid and rear cabins of the upper deck

FAQ

Etihad Airways Airbus A380-800 seat map questions

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