Airbus A380 Aircraft Configurations
Compare how top airlines lay out the Airbus A380, cabin by cabin, and which seats are worth targeting.
Overview
The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, twin-aisle jet with 417–615 seats depending on the airline. Airlines fly it on their busiest long-haul routes. It is the largest passenger jet in service, with a full-length upper deck above the main deck, and airlines split their cabins between the two decks in different ways. Use the deck switch above each seat map to see both.
Configuration by cabin
| Airline | Total seats | First | Business | Premium Economy | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 British Airways | Total seats417–469 | First12–14 seats | Business97–106 seats | Premium Economy55–84 seats | Economy215–303 seats |
 Emirates | Total seats468–615 | First14 seatsSome versions | Business58–77 seats | Premium Economy56 seatsSome versions | Economy322–557 seats |
 Qantas | Total seats485 | First14 seats | Business70 seats | Premium Economy60 seats | Economy341 seats |
 Singapore Airlines | Total seats471 | First6 seats | Business78 seats | Premium Economy44 seats | Economy343 seats |
 Qatar Airways | Total seats517 | First8 seats | Business48 seats | Premium EconomyN/A | Economy461 seats |
Configuration by Top Airlines
ExpertFlyer shows you how each top airline configures its cabins, so you can compare seats before you book. Every seat map is built from real aircraft layouts and rated seat by seat, highlighting the best seats and the ones to avoid.
Layouts run window to window, so you can see how each cabin is arranged at a glance. In business class, a 1-2-1 layout means one seat at each window and two together in the middle.
Every cabin comes with the specs that shape comfort:
- Pitch: the distance in inches from a point on your seat to the same point on the seat in front, a rough guide to legroom.
- Width: the space between the armrests.
- Recline: how far the seatback tilts back, in inches. For flat-bed seats it's shown in degrees, with 180° meaning fully flat.
British Airways
The British Airways Airbus A380 has four cabins: first, business, premium economy and economy. Every first class seat has direct aisle access. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, and premium economy seats are arranged differently. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on.
First
14 seats · Rows 1–4
- Layout
- 1-2-1, every seat on an aisle
- Pitch
- 70"
- Width
- 22"
- Recline
- 180°
Business
44 seats · Rows 10–15
- Layout
- 2-4-2
- Pitch
- 75"
- Width
- 20"
- Recline
- 180°
Economy
199 seats · Rows 20–42
- Layout
- 3-4-3
- Pitch
- 31"
- Width
- 18"
- Recline
- 5"
| Cabin | Seats | Layout | Pitch | Width | Recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 14Rows 1–4 | 1-2-1, every seat on an aisle | 70" | 22" | 180° |
| Business | 44Rows 10–15 | 2-4-2 | 75" | 20" | 180° |
| Economy | 199Rows 20–42 | 3-4-3 | 31" | 18" | 5" |
Every seat on an aisle.
Not every seat on the British Airways Airbus A380 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.
- Good
- Caution
- Avoid
Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore British Airways seat maps
Emirates
The Emirates Airbus A380 has first, business, premium economy and economy cabins. Every first class seat has direct aisle access. The airline flies more than one version of this aircraft, and not every version has first class or premium economy. Use the tabs below to compare them, and check your booking's seat map to see which one you're on. It flies more versions than any other airline on this page.
Economy
437 seats · Rows 41–88
- Layout
- 3-4-3
- Pitch
- 32"
- Width
- 17.9"
- Recline
- 4"
| Cabin | Seats | Layout | Pitch | Width | Recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 437Rows 41–88 | 3-4-3 | 32" | 17.9" | 4" |
Not every seat on the Emirates Airbus A380 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.
- Good
- Caution
- Avoid
Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore Emirates seat maps
Qantas
The Qantas Airbus A380 has four cabins: first, business, premium economy and economy. Every first class and business class seat has direct aisle access.
485 seats
First
14 seats · Rows 1–5
- Layout
- 1-1-1, every seat on an aisle
- Pitch
- 79"
- Width
- 22.5"
- Recline
- 180°
Economy
341 seats · Rows 48–88
- Layout
- 3-4-3
- Pitch
- 32"
- Width
- 18"
- Recline
- 6"
| Cabin | Seats | Layout | Pitch | Width | Recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 14Rows 1–5 | 1-1-1, every seat on an aisle | 79" | 22.5" | 180° |
| Economy | 341Rows 48–88 | 3-4-3 | 32" | 18" | 6" |
Every seat on an aisle.
Not every seat on the Qantas Airbus A380 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.
- Good
- Caution
- Avoid
Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore Qantas seat maps
Singapore Airlines
The Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 has four cabins: first, business, premium economy and economy. Every first class and business class seat has direct aisle access.
471 seats
Premium Economy
44 seats · Rows 31–37
- Layout
- 2-4-2
- Pitch
- 38"
- Width
- 19.5"
- Recline
- 8"
Economy
343 seats · Rows 41–79
- Layout
- 3-4-3
- Pitch
- 32"
- Width
- 18"
- Recline
- 5"
| Cabin | Seats | Layout | Pitch | Width | Recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Economy | 44Rows 31–37 | 2-4-2 | 38" | 19.5" | 8" |
| Economy | 343Rows 41–79 | 3-4-3 | 32" | 18" | 5" |
Not every seat on the Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.
- Good
- Caution
- Avoid
Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore Singapore Airlines seat maps
Qatar Airways
The Qatar Airways Airbus A380 has three cabins: first, business and economy. Every first class and business class seat has direct aisle access.
517 seats
Economy
405 seats · Rows 40–83
- Layout
- 3-4-3
- Pitch
- 31"
- Width
- 18"
- Recline
- 7"
| Cabin | Seats | Layout | Pitch | Width | Recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 405Rows 40–83 | 3-4-3 | 31" | 18" | 7" |
Not every seat on the Qatar Airways Airbus A380 is equal. Tap a seat to read its review and see whether it's rated Good, Caution, or Avoid before you choose.
- Good
- Caution
- Avoid
Have a specific flight? ExpertFlyer matches it to its exact layout and shows which seats are open. Explore Qatar Airways seat maps
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