Airbus A321
Best rows: 6, 12, 26. Watch rows: 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 36, 37 because of missing or misaligned windows, lavatories, limited recline, narrower seat, and door intrusion.
- 6 — Economy bulkhead: extra legroom
- 12, 26 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Etihad Airways's Airbus A321 seats 196 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 49 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 29 inches.
Seat map
Verified layout · 196 seats · 321 (A321-231, 10 aircraft), 8J 188Y; Business 2-2 recliner, Economy 3-3 · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
196 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Class | 49" | 21" | 8 |
| Economy Class | 29" | 18" | 188 |
Cabin guide
- Business Class: 8 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-2), 49" pitch, 21" wide.
- Economy Class: 188 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 6-37), 29" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 6 — Economy bulkhead: extra legroom
- 12, 26 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 11, 25 — Window seats removed (exit-area structure); reduced 2-2 center seating only
- 37 — Last row: lavatories and galley behind, no 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 2 and 6: galley - nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
- Cabin, behind row 37: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
Variant identity
Etihad Airways uses this Airbus A321 page for 321 (A321-231, 10 aircraft), 8J 188Y; Business 2-2 recliner, Economy 3-3. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 321 (A321-231, 10 aircraft), 8J 188Y; Business 2-2 recliner, Economy 3-3
- 196 seats as drawn
- 8 Business Class, 188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E | Economy Class | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 11B, 11C, 11D, 11E | Economy Class | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat |
| 12A, 12F | Economy Class | Mixed | extra legroom and exit door intrudes into the footwell |
| 12B, 12C, 12D, 12E | Economy Class | Best | extra legroom |
| 17A, 17F | Economy Class | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 18A, 18F | Economy Class | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 24B, 24C, 24D, 24E | Economy Class | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 25B, 25C, 25D, 25E | Economy Class | Avoid | narrower than the standard seat |
| 26A, 26F | Economy Class | Mixed | no window, solid wall alongside, extra legroom, and exit door intrudes into the footwell |
| 26B, 26C, 26D, 26E | Economy Class | Best | extra legroom |
| 35A, 35B, 35C, 35D, 35E, 35F | Economy Class | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 36A, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36E, 36F | Economy Class | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 37A, 37B, 37C, 37D, 37E, 37F | 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.
- Verification tier
- Tier A
- Validated seats
- 196
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Etihad Airways Airbus A321 have?
- This Etihad Airways Airbus A321 configuration (321 (A321-231) has 196 seats: 8 Business Class, 188 Economy Class.
- What are the best seats on the Etihad Airways Airbus A321?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 6 (economy bulkhead); 12, 26 (overwing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Etihad Airways Airbus A321?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 11, 25; 37 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- 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 2026-06-11.