Airbus A321
Trade-off rows: 6 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 32 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
Etihad Airways flies the Airbus A321 in 2 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 32 on this version — if your row is above 32, you're on the 196-seat (8J · 188Y) version instead.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 174 seats · 16J / 158Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
174 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 37" | 20" | 16 |
| Economy | 31" | 18" | 158 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4), angled recliner seats, 37" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 158 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 6-32), 31" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 6 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 6 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 32 — 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 4 and 6: 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, behind row 32: 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.
Airbus A321 on other airlines
Etihad Airways's Airbus A321 seats 174 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 37 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
Etihad Airways uses this Airbus A321 page for 16J / 158Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 16J / 158Y
- 174 seats as drawn
- 16 Business, 158 Economy
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against Etihad Airways's published configuration; seat positions within partial rows are approximate. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (16J + 158Y = 174 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 16J + 158Y = 174
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Etihad Airways Airbus A321 have?
- This Etihad Airways Airbus A321 configuration (16J / 158Y) has 174 seats: 16 Business, 158 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Etihad Airways Airbus A321?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Etihad Airways Airbus A321?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 32 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Row 6 trades 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 Etihad Airways Airbus A321 have?
- angled recliner seats (not fully flat).
- What is the seat pitch on the Etihad Airways Airbus A321?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 37" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the Etihad Airways Airbus A321 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A321 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Etihad Airways Airbus A321 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.