Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Best rows: 20, 21, 40, 41. Watch rows: 1, 20, 21, 33, 34, 40, 41, 51, 52, 53, 54 because of lavatories, door intrusion, missing or misaligned windows, no under-seat storage, and galley noise.
- 20, 41 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom (no under-seat stowage, tray in armrest)
- 21, 40 — Extra legroom
Gulf Air's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 282 passengers across 2 cabin classes.
Seat map
Verified layout · 282 seats · 26J / 256Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
282 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Gold | 83" | 22" | 26 |
| Economy | 32" | 17.1" | 256 |
Cabin guide
- Falcon Gold: 26 seats in a 2-2-2 layout (rows 1-5), gulf air 787-9 super diamond-style? apex/optima, fully flat beds in pairs, 83" pitch, 22" wide.
- Economy: 256 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 20-54), 32" pitch, 17.1" wide.
Best seats
- 20, 41 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom (no under-seat stowage, tray in armrest)
- 21, 40 — Extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1, 33 — Near lavatory: some queuing traffic and noise
- 20, 34 — Adjacent to lavatory: noise, odors, queuing; Near galley: noise and bright light during meal prep
- 21 — Near lavatory: some queuing traffic and noise; Near galley: noise and bright light during meal prep
- 40 — Exit door intrudes into seat width
- 51 — Missing or misaligned window
- 52, 53, 54 — Adjacent to lavatory: noise, odors, queuing
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, behind row 54: 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.
Photos and reviews
Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Falcon Gold reviews
26 seats · Gulf Air 787-9 Super Diamond-style? Apex/Optima · 83" pitch · 22" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: Gulf Air Business Class 787-9 (BAH-SIN)
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Same product match
URL 200; Gulf Air Falcon Gold business class (Apex Suite) on 787-9, confirmed on-topic.
- Review: Gulf Air 787-9 Business Class
Live and Let's Fly · Matthew Klint · Exact seat match
Verified 200; reviews Gulf Air 787-9 Falcon Gold business class (B/E Apex Suite). Matches 787 Falcon Gold. (Group needReview false but provided for premium cabin.)
Variant identity
Gulf Air uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 26J / 256Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 26J / 256Y
- 282 seats as drawn
- 26 Falcon Gold, 256 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 | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and right beside a lavatory |
| 20C | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, right beside a lavatory, and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 20H | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), right beside a lavatory, and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 20J | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and right beside a lavatory |
| 20K | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 21A, 21B, 21C | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 21D, 21G | 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 |
| 21E | 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 near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 33A, 33B, 33C, 33D, 33G, 33H, 33J, 33K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 34A, 34B, 34C, 34H, 34J, 34K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 34D, 34G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 34E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 40A, 40K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and exit door intrudes into the seat |
| 40B, 40C, 40H, 40J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 41D, 41E, 41G | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 51A, 51K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 52A, 52B, 52C, 52H, 52J, 52K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 52D, 52G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 53A, 53C, 53D, 53G, 53H, 53K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 53E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 54D, 54E, 54G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
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
- 282
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 have?
- This Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 configuration (26J / 256Y) has 282 seats: 26 Falcon Gold, 256 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 20, 41 (bulkhead row); 21, 40 (extra legroom).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1, 33; 20, 34; 21; 40; 51; 52, 53, 54 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 have?
- Gulf Air 787-9 Super Diamond-style? Apex/Optima — fully flat beds arranged in pairs.
- What is the seat pitch on the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Falcon Gold 83" pitch, 22" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 17.1" wide.
- Which seats have no window on the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9?
- Window seats are missing or misaligned around rows 51. Tap any seat on the map for the exact note.
- Does the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 787-9 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 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.