Which seats should you avoid on the South African Airways Airbus A320?

On the South African Airways Airbus A320: Rows 29-30: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing. In all, 12 seats are rated avoid on this layout.

How many seats does the South African Airways Airbus A320 have?

The South African Airways Airbus A320 has 138 seats on this layout: 24 Business, 114 Economy.

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South African Airways Airbus A320 seat map

South African Airways Airbus A320 cabin layout and seating plan

Cabin layout

24J · 114Y138 seats

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Airbus A320

Airbus A320-232

Updated October 14, 2026Verified by Alex Westridge

Manufacturer

Airbus

Body

Narrow body

Haul

Short Haul

Configuration

24J · 114Y

138seats

Business 24

Economy 114

Seat classes

Business

24 seats

Rows1 to 6

In-seat amenities

Air vent

Economy

114 seats

Rows11 to 30

In-seat amenities

Air vent

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Seat insights

Best seats on the South African Airways Airbus A320

Ranked by cabin from the per-seat ratings, window quality, and traveler notes on the South African Airways Airbus A320 seat map.

The best seat on the South African Airways Airbus A320 is 4A. In Business, go for 4A or 4F; in Economy, 20A and 20F are recommended for a good window.

Seats to avoid on the South African Airways Airbus A320

The seats rated avoid on this layout, grouped by the reason they share.

Rows 29-30: Right beside the lavatory behind. Noise, smell and queuing.

What the seat colours mean

Cabin

Position

04A
Window·Recommended
04F
Window·Recommended
20A
Window·Recommended
20F
Window·Recommended
24A
Window·Recommended
24F
Window·Recommended
01A
Window·Recommended
Extra legroom.
01F
Window·Recommended
Extra legroom.
22A
Window·Recommended
22F
Window·Recommended
26A
Window·Recommended
26F
Window·Recommended

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	Business	Economy
Seats	24	114

Airbus A320 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

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.

In-seat amenities

Adjustable armrest
Adjustable headrest
Air vent
Seatback screen
Streaming to device
Wi-Fi
Power outlet
USB port
Wireless charging
Bluetooth audio
Privacy door

Cabin features

Galley
Lavatory
Accessible lavatory
Washlet lavatory
Bar or lounge
Bassinet position
Prayer area
Snack station
Service animal seating
Peanut-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.

Other Airbus A320 seat maps

Fitted differently by 92 other airlines. Tick a map to compare it side by side.

All airlines

	Cabins
South African AirwaysThis page SA · Business, Economy 138 seats	Business 24 · Economy 114	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	138
Aegean Airlines A3 · Business, Economy 174 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 48 · Economy 126	28-34"	18"	3"	174
Aegean Airlines A3 · Business, Economy 174 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 36 · Economy 138	28-34"	18"	3"	174
Aer Lingus EI · Economy 174 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Economy 174	30"	18"	3"	174
Air Arabia G9 · Economy 168 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Economy 168	29-32"	18"	3"	168
Air Busan BX · Economy 180 seats	Economy 180	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	180
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 146 seats · 18" wide · 5" recline	Business 14 · Economy 132	32"	18"	5"	146
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 150 seats · 18" wide · 4" recline	Business 12 · Economy 138	31"	18"	4"	150
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 152 seats · 18" wide · 4" recline	Business 8 · Economy 144	30"	18"	4"	152
Air Canada AC · Business 70 seats	Business 70	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	70
Air Canada AC · Business, Economy 168 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Business 12 · Economy 156	29"	18"	3"	168
AJet VF · Economy 180 seats	Economy 180	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	180
South African Airways SA · Economy 186 seats · 18" wide · 3" recline	Economy 186	28"	18"	3"	186

Legroom, seat width and recline are for economy seats.

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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.

24J · 114Y

Business: 24J
Economy: 114Y

186Y

Economy: 186Y

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