Airbus A330-300
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 20, 38. Watch rows: 20, 36, 37, 38, 52, 53 because of lavatories, galleys, no under-seat storage, and door intrusion.
- 20 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 38 — Bulkhead row behind mid-cabin lavatories: extra legroom
Qatar Airways's Airbus A330-300 seats 289 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 82 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 32 inches.
Qatar Airways flies the Airbus A330-300 in 2 layouts — pick yours
305 seats30J · 275Y
289 seats24J · 265YViewing
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Verified layout · 289 seats · 24J / 265Y · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
289 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Class | 82" | 22" | 24 |
| Economy Class | 32" | 18" | 265 |
Cabin guide
- Business Class: 24 seats in a 2-2-2 layout (rows 10-14), collins diamond, fully flat beds in pairs, 82" pitch, 22" wide.
- Economy Class: 265 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 20-53), 32" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 20 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 38 — Bulkhead row behind mid-cabin lavatories: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 37 — Mid-cabin lavatories directly behind
- 53 — Last row (left/center only): galley behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 10: 2 lavatories 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: 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.
- Cabin, between rows 37 and 38: 4 lavatories and exit door area - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, behind row 53: 1 lavatory, 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
Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300 seat photos and reviews
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Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300 Business reviews
24 seats · Collins Diamond · 82" pitch · 22" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: Qatar Airways A330 Business Class from Doha to the Seychelles
The Luxury Travel Expert · The Luxury Travel Expert · Same product match
Qatar Airways A330 business class (Collins Diamond, 2-2-2). Verified search result; reputable outlet. Business Traveller equivalent returned 403 so this source used instead.
Variant identity
Qatar Airways uses this Airbus A330-300 page for 24J / 265Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 24J / 265Y
- 289 seats as drawn
- 24 Business Class, 265 Economy Class
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | Business Class | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 12B, 12D, 12G, 12J | Business Class | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 14D, 14G | Business Class | Avoid | bassinet can be fitted here and near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 20A, 20K | Economy Class | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 20B, 20J | Economy Class | 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, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 20D, 20G | Economy Class | 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), and right beside a lavatory |
| 20E | Economy Class | 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 near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 20F | Economy Class | 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, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 21A, 21B, 21J, 21K | Economy Class | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 21D, 21G | Economy Class | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 36A, 36B, 36D, 36E, 36F, 36J, 36K | Economy Class | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 36G | Economy Class | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 37A, 37B, 37D, 37E, 37F, 37G, 37J, 37K | Economy Class | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 38A, 38K | Economy Class | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, exit door intrudes into the seat, and right beside a lavatory |
| 38B, 38J | Economy Class | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and right beside a lavatory |
| 38D, 38G | Economy Class | 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, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 38E | Economy Class | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and right beside a lavatory |
| 38F | Economy Class | 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 right beside a lavatory |
| 39F, 39G | Economy Class | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 51J, 51K | Economy Class | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 52E, 52F | Economy Class | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 52J, 52K | Economy Class | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 53D | Economy Class | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 53E, 53F | Economy Class | 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
- 289
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300 have?
- This Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300 configuration (24J / 265Y) has 289 seats: 24 Business Class, 265 Economy Class.
- What are the best seats on the Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 20 (bulkhead row); 38 (bulkhead row behind mid-cabin lavatories).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 37; 53 — 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 Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300 have?
- Collins Diamond — fully flat beds arranged in pairs.
- What is the seat pitch on the Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business Class 82" pitch, 22" wide; Economy Class 32" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A330-300 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Qatar Airways 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 2026-06-11.
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