Boeing 737-800
Best rows: 20, 23, 24. Watch rows: 20, 22, 23, 38, 39 because of limited recline, lavatories, no under-seat storage, and galley noise.
- 20 — Bulkhead row at front of Economy: extra legroom
- 23, 24 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
EgyptAir's Boeing 737-800 seats 144 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Economy comes in at 31 inches.
EgyptAir flies the Boeing 737-800 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified layout · 144 seats · 24J / 120Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
144 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | — | 24 |
| Economy | 31" | 17" | 120 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 24 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 8-14).
- Economy: 120 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 20-39), 31" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 20 — Bulkhead row at front of Economy: extra legroom
- 23, 24 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 22 — Row ahead of overwing exit: reduced or no recline
- 39 — Last row: galley/lavatories behind, reduced recline
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 8: 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 14 and 20: galley and exit door area - nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, behind row 39: 2 lavatories, galley, and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic, nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light, and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
Variant identity
EgyptAir uses this Boeing 737-800 page for 24J / 120Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 24J / 120Y
- 144 seats as drawn
- 24 Business, 120 Economy
Seat-by-seat notes
Every annotated seat on this verified layout, rated and explained: no window, near a galley or lavatory, limited recline, exit-row legroom, bulkhead or bassinet positions, misaligned windows, and tray-table or under-seat-storage quirks.
| Row / seat | Cabin | Rating | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20A, 20B, 20J, 20K | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 20C, 20H | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 22A, 22B, 22J, 22K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 23A, 23B, 23J, 23K | Economy | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 37A, 37B, 37J, 37K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 38A, 38B, 38C, 38H, 38J, 38K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 39A, 39K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 39B, 39C, 39H, 39J | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-11. 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
- 144
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the EgyptAir Boeing 737-800 have?
- This EgyptAir Boeing 737-800 configuration (24J / 120Y) has 144 seats: 24 Business, 120 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the EgyptAir Boeing 737-800?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 20 (bulkhead row at front of economy); 23, 24 (overwing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the EgyptAir Boeing 737-800?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 22; 39 — 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 EgyptAir Boeing 737-800?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Economy 31" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the EgyptAir Boeing 737-800 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737-800 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this EgyptAir Boeing 737-800 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 2026-06-11.