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

Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

405Y405 seats
Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 seat map
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Airbus A380-800

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Seating runs over two decks. The main deck is Economy Class throughout, while the upper deck holds First Class, a large Business Class cabin and a small stretch of Economy at the back.

Last verified October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer
Airbus
Body
Wide body
Haul
Long Haul

Configuration

405Y
405seats
Economy 405
Wi-Fi
Best
Inmarsat GX Aviation · Inmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifi
Entertainment
Thales system carries audio and video on demand.

Seat classes

Economy
405 seats
Rows40 to 83
Pitch31"
Width18"
Recline7"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen10.6" HD touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiInmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifiAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

405 Recaro CL3710 seats located on the main deck in a 3-4-3 layout.

First Suites
8 seats
Rows1 to 2
Width23"
Recline180°
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen26" HD touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiInmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifi

Located at the front of the upper deck, this cabin accommodates eight suites, which have a leather upholstered ottoman which combined with the extendable table comfortably enables companion dining. A small cabin bag can fit under the ottoman. There is space for a water bottle in the armrest plus a petite wardrobe behind the entertainment screen. All seats are, each with an aisle side adjustable privacy screen, and convert to an 81" long flat bed. There is also an adjustable privacy screen separating the two middle seats

Business
48 seats
Rows10 to 22
Pitch51"
Width22"
Recline180°
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen17" HD touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiInmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifiAir ventAir ventAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

Forty-eight Collins Aerospace Super Diamond seats in a 1-2-1 layout and located mid-ship on the upper deck. Every seat has secure storage compartments and a shoe drawer. Window seats have access to low-level side lockers

Economy
56 seats
Rows25 to 32
Pitch31"
Width18"
Recline7"
In-seat amenities
PowerPower110V universal ACUSBUSBUSB-AScreenScreen10.6" HD touch screen displayWi-FiWi-FiInmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifiAir ventAir ventAdjustable headrestAdjustable headrestAdjustable armrestAdjustable armrest

56 Recaro CL3710 seats are located at the rear of the upper deck in a 2-4-2 layout.

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Best seats on the Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800

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

On the Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800, the recommended Economy seats are 68A and 68K for a good window.

Cabin
Position
  • 68A

    Window·Recommended

  • 68K

    Window·Recommended

  • 77A

    Window·Recommended

  • 77K

    Window·Recommended

  • 81A

    Window·Recommended

  • 81K

    Window·Recommended

  • 47A

    Window·Recommended

  • 47K

    Middle·Recommended

  • 67E

    Aisle·Recommended

    No seat alongside: room to the side, and the floor space next to you is yours.

  • 44A

    Window·Standard

  • 44K

    Window·Standard

  • 41A

    Window·Standard

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 SuitesBusinessEconomy
Seats40584856
Pitch31"Not listed51"31"
Width18"23"22"18"
Recline7"Converts into an 81" long flat bedConverts into an 80" long flat bed7"
Power110V universal AC110V universal AC110V universal AC110V universal AC
Screen10.6" HD touch screen display26" HD touch screen display17" HD touch screen display10.6" HD touch screen display
Wi-FiInmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifiInmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifiInmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band satellite wifiInmarsat Global Xpress Ka-band 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 2 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

Seating runs over two decks. The main deck is Economy Class throughout, while the upper deck holds First Class, a large Business Class cabin and a small stretch of Economy at the back.

8F · 48J · 56Y

First
8F
Business
48J
Economy
56Y

Seating runs over two decks. The main deck is Economy Class throughout, while the upper deck holds First Class, a large Business Class cabin and a small stretch of Economy at the back.

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