Airbus A330-200
Best rows: 1, 23, 45. Watch rows: 23, 36, 37, 45, 58 because of lavatories, missing or misaligned windows, no under-seat storage, and door intrusion.
- 1 — Business bulkhead front row: extra space, no underseat storage
- 23 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom, bassinet positions, no underseat storage
- 45 — Bulkhead behind mid-cabin exits/lavatories: extra legroom
Qantas's Airbus A330-200 seats 255 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 73 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Qantas flies the Airbus A330-200 in 3 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified layout · 255 seats · 27J / 228Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
255 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 73" | 23" | 27 |
| Economy | 31" | 17.5" | 228 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 27 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-7), thompson vantage xl, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 73" pitch, 23" wide.
- Economy: 228 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 23-58), 31" pitch, 17.5" wide.
Best seats
- 1 — Business bulkhead front row: extra space, no underseat storage
- 23 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom, bassinet positions, no underseat storage
- 45 — Bulkhead behind mid-cabin exits/lavatories: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 37 — Backs onto mid-cabin lavatory bank (left/center/right): noise and queuing
- 58 — Last row (no G center seat): galley and lavatories behind, limited recline
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 7 and 23: 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, between rows 37 and 45: 3 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.
- Cabin, behind row 58: 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
Qantas Airbus A330-200 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Qantas Airbus A330-200 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Qantas Airbus A330-200 Business photos and reviews
27 seats · Thompson Vantage XL · 73" pitch · 23" width
Seat photos
Cabin reviews
- Qantas A330 Business Class review
Corporate Travel Management · Same product match
Qantas A330 Business Class review; shown for selected A330 business seats.
Qantas Airbus A330-200 Economy reviews
228 seats · 31" pitch · 17.5" width
Cabin reviews
- Qantas A330 Economy Class review
The Aircraft King · Same product match
A330 Economy review; shown for selected Economy seats.
Variant identity
Qantas uses this Airbus A330-200 page for 27J / 228Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 27J / 228Y
- 255 seats as drawn
- 27 Business, 228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23A, 23K | Economy | Mixed | no window, solid wall alongside, 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 bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 23B, 23J | 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 bassinet can be fitted here |
| 23D, 23G | 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 bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 23E, 23F | 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 |
| 24B, 24J | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 35E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 36A, 36B, 36D, 36E, 36F, 36G, 36J, 36K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 37A, 37B, 37D, 37E, 37F, 37G, 37J, 37K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 45A | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the seat, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45B, 45J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45D, 45G | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45E, 45F | 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 right beside a lavatory |
| 45K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the footwell, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
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
- 255
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Qantas Airbus A330-200 have?
- This Qantas Airbus A330-200 configuration (27J / 228Y) has 255 seats: 27 Business, 228 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Qantas Airbus A330-200?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1 (business bulkhead front row); 23 (economy bulkhead row); 45 (bulkhead behind mid-cabin exits/lavatories).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Qantas Airbus A330-200?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 37; 58 — 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 Qantas Airbus A330-200 have?
- Thompson Vantage XL — a staggered layout — single seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, and the centre pair alternates between together (good for couples) and apart (good for solo travellers).
- What is the seat pitch on the Qantas Airbus A330-200?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 73" pitch, 23" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17.5" wide.
- Does the Qantas Airbus A330-200 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A330-200 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Qantas Airbus A330-200 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.