Airbus A330-200
Best rows: 1, 23, 24, 44. Watch rows: 23, 24, 38, 39, 44, 58 because of galleys, lavatories, no under-seat storage, and door intrusion.
- 1 — Business bulkhead front row: extra space, no underseat storage
- 24 — Economy bulkhead behind business: extra legroom, bassinet positions
- 44 — Bulkhead behind mid-cabin exits/lavatories: extra legroom
Qantas's Airbus A330-200 seats 271 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 · 271 seats · 28J / 243Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
271 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 73" | 23" | 28 |
| Economy | 31" | 17.5" | 243 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 28 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-8), thompson vantage xl, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 73" pitch, 23" wide.
- Economy: 243 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
- 24 — Economy bulkhead behind business: extra legroom, bassinet positions
- 44 — Bulkhead behind mid-cabin exits/lavatories: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 23 — Front economy bulkhead: center DEFG seats absent (sides A/B and J/K only), back onto galley
- 39 — Backs onto mid-cabin lavatory bank (left/center/right): noise and queuing
- 58 — Last row (center DEF only): 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 8 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 39 and 44: 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
28 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
243 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 28J / 243Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 28J / 243Y
- 271 seats as drawn
- 28 Business, 243 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 | 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 |
| 24D, 24E, 24F, 24G | 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 |
| 37E | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 38A, 38B, 38D, 38E, 38F, 38G, 38J, 38K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 39A, 39B, 39D, 39E, 39F, 39G, 39J, 39K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 44A | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the seat, and right beside a lavatory |
| 44B, 44J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and right beside a lavatory |
| 44D, 44G | 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) |
| 44E, 44F | 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 |
| 44K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the footwell, and 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
- 271
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Qantas Airbus A330-200 have?
- This Qantas Airbus A330-200 configuration (28J / 243Y) has 271 seats: 28 Business, 243 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Qantas Airbus A330-200?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1 (business bulkhead front row); 24 (economy bulkhead behind business); 44 (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 23; 39; 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.