Airbus A330-300
Best rows: 23, 24, 45. Watch rows: 23, 24, 28, 40, 41, 45, 59, 60 because of no under-seat storage, missing or misaligned windows, lavatories, and door intrusion.
- 23, 24, 45 — Extra legroom
Qantas's Airbus A330-300 seats 301 passengers across 2 cabin classes.
Qantas flies the Airbus A330-300 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Seat map
Verified layout · 301 seats · 28J / 273Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin
301 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | — | — | 28 |
| Economy | — | — | 273 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 28 seats in a 4 layout (rows 1-7), thompson vantage xl, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle.
- Economy: 273 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 23-60).
Best seats
- 23, 24, 45 — Extra legroom
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 60: 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 A330-300 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Qantas Airbus A330-300 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Qantas Airbus A330-300 Business photos and reviews
28 seats · Thompson Vantage XL
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 A330-300 Economy reviews
273 seats
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 A330-300 page for 28J / 273Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 28J / 273Y
- 301 seats as drawn
- 28 Business, 273 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 | 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 |
| 23B, 23E | 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) |
| 23D | 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, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 23F | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, bassinet can be fitted here, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 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, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 24D, 24E, 24F, 24G | Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 24J, 24K | 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 |
| 28K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 40A, 40B, 40D, 40E, 40F, 40G, 40J, 40K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 41A, 41B, 41D, 41E, 41F, 41G, 41J, 41K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 45A, 45K | 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 near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 59A, 59B, 59D, 59F, 59J, 59K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 59E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 60A, 60B, 60D, 60E, 60F, 60J, 60K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
Source & verification
Verified 2026-06-16. 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
- 301
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Qantas Airbus A330-300 have?
- This Qantas Airbus A330-300 configuration (28J / 273Y) has 301 seats: 28 Business, 273 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Qantas Airbus A330-300?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 23, 24, 45 (extra legroom).
- What type of business class seat does the Qantas Airbus A330-300 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).
- Does the Qantas Airbus A330-300 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A330-300 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Qantas Airbus A330-300 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 2026-06-16.