Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Extra room, trade-offsrows 10, 21, 35Avoidrows 5, 28, 29, 30, 43, 44, 45, 46
Trade-off rows: 10, 21, 35 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 5, 28, 29, 30, 43, 44, 45, 46 because of galleys, lavatories, no under-seat storage, and door intrusion.
Seat map
Coordinate-validated· checked June 2026Business
Premium Economy
Economy
Good seat
Watch out
Avoid
Coordinate-validated · 238 seats · 20J / 35W / 183Y · Checked 2026-06-11
Cabin
238 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 42" | 20.5" | 20 |
| Premium Economy | 38" | 18.7" | 35 |
| Economy | 31" | 17.1" | 183 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 20 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-5), El Al 787, reverse-herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access, 42" pitch, 20.5" wide.
- Premium Economy: 35 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 10-14), 38" pitch, 18.7" wide.
- Economy: 183 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 21-46), 31" pitch, 17.1" wide.
Best seats
Premium Economy
- 10 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom (no under-seat stowage, tray in armrest)
Economy
- 21 — Extra legroom
- 35 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom (no under-seat stowage, tray in armrest)
Seats to avoid
Business
- 5 — Near galley: noise and bright light during meal prep
Premium Economy
- 10 — Adjacent to lavatory: noise, odors, queuing
Economy
- 28, 29, 30, 44, 45, 46 — Adjacent to lavatory: noise, odors, queuing
- 35 — Adjacent to lavatory: noise, odors, queuing; Exit door intrudes into seat width
- 43 — Near lavatory: some queuing traffic and noise
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 46: 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.
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on other airlines
El Al's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner seats 238 passengers across 3 cabin classes. Business class offers 42 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
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Photos and reviews
El Al Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified El Al Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
El Al Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner Business reviews
20 seats · El Al 787 · 42" pitch · 20.5" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: El Al Business Class (787-9) From Newark to Tel Aviv
The Points Guy · Emily McNutt · Exact seat match
Verified 200, on-topic. El Al lie-flat business (Recaro CL6710) on the 787-9.
How we verified this layoutCoordinate-validated · checked 2026-06-11
Variant identity
El Al uses this Boeing 787-8 page for 20J / 35W / 183Y. The seat counts below are taken from the validated layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 20J / 35W / 183Y
- 238 seats as drawn
- 20 Business, 35 Premium Economy, 183 Economy
The seat grid and cabin totals pass FlightQ's internal coordinate and arithmetic checks; a public source link is not currently available. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (20J + 35W + 183Y = 238 on this aircraft). Per-seat notes are rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Source
- Internal per-seat coordinate dataset (public link unavailable)
- Method
- Coordinate-validated
- Last checked
- 2026-06-11
- Validated seats
- 20J + 35W + 183Y = 238
Seat-by-seat notes
Every annotated seat on this validated 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A, 10C, 10K | Premium 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 |
| 10D | Premium 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 near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 10F | Premium 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 near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 10G | Premium 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 near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 10H | Premium Economy | 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 |
| 14D, 14F, 14G | Premium Economy | Avoid | near a bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 21A, 21B, 21J, 21K | 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 |
| 21C | 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 partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 21D, 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 bassinet position (possible infant noise) |
| 21F | 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 |
| 21H | 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) |
| 28C, 28F, 28H | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 28D, 28E | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 29A, 29B, 29J | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 29C, 29D, 29E, 29F, 29H | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 30A, 30K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 30B, 30C, 30H, 30J | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 35A, 35K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and exit door intrudes into the seat |
| 35B, 35J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 35C | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, near a bassinet position (possible infant noise), and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 35D | 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 |
| 35F, 35G | 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 |
| 35H | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 43A, 43B, 43C, 43H, 43J, 43K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 44A, 44B, 44C, 44H, 44J, 44K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 44D, 44G | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45D, 45G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 45F | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 46D, 46F, 46G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the El Al Boeing 787-8 have?
- This El Al Boeing 787-8 configuration (20J / 35W / 183Y) has 238 seats: 20 Business, 35 Premium Economy, 183 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the El Al Boeing 787-8?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 10, 35 (bulkhead row); 21 (extra legroom).
- Which seats should you avoid on the El Al Boeing 787-8?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 5; 28, 29, 30, 44, 45, 46; 43 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 10, 35 trade extra legroom for lavatory or galley proximity — fine if noise doesn't bother you. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- What type of business class seat does the El Al Boeing 787-8 have?
- El Al 787 — reverse herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access.
- What is the seat pitch on the El Al Boeing 787-8?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 42" pitch, 20.5" wide; Premium Economy 38" pitch, 18.7" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17.1" wide.
- Does the El Al Boeing 787-8 have premium economy?
- Yes - 35 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this El Al Boeing 787-8 seat map?
- The seat grid and cabin totals pass FlightQ's internal coordinate and arithmetic checks; a public source link is not currently available. The full seat grid must reproduce the stored cabin totals before it is shown. Last checked 2026-06-11.
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