Airbus A321
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 4, 9. Watch rows: 8, 21, 32 because of galleys and lavatories.
- 4 — Bulkhead row at start of economy: extra legroom
- 9 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Air India's Airbus A321 seats 182 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 63 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 29 inches.
Seat map
Cabin
182 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 63" | 23" | 12 |
| Economy | 29" | 18" | 170 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 12 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-3), 63" pitch, 23" wide.
- Economy: 170 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 4-32), 29" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 4 — Bulkhead row at start of economy: extra legroom
- 9 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 8, 21 — Mid-cabin galley/exit: row reduced to centre seats only
- 32 — Last row: lavatories and galley behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 1 lavatory and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, between rows 3 and 4: exit door area - adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, behind row 32: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
Variant identity
Air India uses this Airbus A321 page for 12J / 170Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 12J / 170Y
- 182 seats as drawn
- 12 Business, 170 Economy
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-13. Seat count is validated against the published cabin totals before this map can render. Per-seat notes are extracted from the source data and rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Source
- Coordinate-verified cabin layout
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 182
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Air India Airbus A321 have?
- This Air India Airbus A321 configuration (12J / 170Y) has 182 seats: 12 Business, 170 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Air India Airbus A321?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 4 (bulkhead row at start of economy); 9 (overwing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Air India Airbus A321?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 8, 21; 32 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What is the seat pitch on the Air India Airbus A321?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 63" pitch, 23" wide; Economy 29" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the Air India Airbus A321 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A321 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Air India Airbus A321 seat map?
- This layout is verified seat-by-seat: every cabin count is checked against the airline's published configuration, and the full seat grid is validated before the map is shown. Last verified 2026-06-13.
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