Which seats should you avoid on the PIA ATR 42-500?

On the PIA ATR 42-500: Row 30: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. 1L: No window. Cabin wall only. In all, 3 seats are rated avoid on this layout.

How many seats does the PIA ATR 42-500 have?

The PIA ATR 42-500 has 48 seats on this layout, all in Economy.

Which seats on the PIA ATR 42-500 have no window?

On the PIA ATR 42-500, 1L sits at the window position with no window.

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PIA ATR 42-500 seat map

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ATR 42-500

The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) ATR 42-500 holds 48 economy seats

Updated October 30, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Haul

Short Haul

Configuration

48Y

48seats

Economy 48

Seat classes

Economy

48 seats

Rows1 to 30

In-seat amenities

Air vent

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Best seats on the PIA ATR 42-500

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the PIA ATR 42-500 seat map.

On the PIA ATR 42-500, the recommended Economy seats are 21A and 21L for a good window.

21A 21L 24A 24L 27A 27L
Rated Recommended by travelers, best first.

Every seat on the PIA ATR 42-500, row by row

Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
1	J L		1L
2	A C J L
3	A C J L	3A, 3C, 3J, 3L
21	A C J L	21A, 21L
22	A C J L
23	A C J L
24	A C J L	24A, 24L

Economy
Row	Seats	Best	Avoid
25	A C J L
26	A C J L
27	A C J L	27A, 27L
28	A C J L
29	A C J L
30	E F		30E, 30F

Seat notes

1J, 1L, 2A, 2C, 2J, 2L: No underseat storage. Bulkhead in front.
1J, 1L: Tight bulkhead, wall only 31cm (12in) away.
1J, 1L: Tray in the armrest, so a narrower seat.
1J: Partial bulkhead (85%). Extra legroom on the left.
1J, 1L: Faces the rear.
1L: No window. Cabin wall only.
2A, 2C, 2J, 2L: Extra legroom.
2A, 2L: Clear floor ahead, so you can leave without climbing past anyone.
2A, 2C, 2J, 2L: Tray folds out of the armrest, with no seatback in front.
3A, 3C, 3J, 3L: Pitch about 34". 5" roomier than the rest of this cabin.
23A, 23L: Window sits behind you. Lean back to see out.
30E, 30F: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing.

Things to know before you pick

23A 23L
The windows are misaligned or set back from the seat.

How the ATR 42-500 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.

Other ATR 42-500 seat maps

Fitted differently by 4 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

All airlines

	Cabins
PIAThis page PK · Economy 48 seats	Economy 48	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	48
Air North 4N · Economy 42 seats · 17" wide · 3" recline	Economy 42	30"	17"	3"	42
Canadian North 5T · Economy 42 seats	Economy 42	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	42
Loganair LM · Economy 48 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Economy 48	30"	17"	2"	48
Sky Express GQ · Economy 48 seats · 17" wide · 2" recline	Economy 48	30"	17"	2"	48