Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Trade-off rows: 12 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 33 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
Etihad Airways flies the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in 4 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 33 on this version — if your row is above 33, you're on the 290-seat (28J · 262Y) version or 303-seat (32J · 271Y) version or 226-seat (8F · 28J · 190Y) version instead.
- This version has no J seats — if your seat letter is J, you're on a different version.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 231 seats · 8F / 28J / 195Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
231 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 80" | 22" | 8 |
| Business | 73" | 20" | 28 |
| Economy | 31" | 17.2" | 195 |
Cabin guide
- First: 8 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-2), Etihad 787 First Suites, 80" pitch, 22" wide.
- Business: 28 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 4-10), Etihad, reverse-herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access, 73" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 195 seats in a 3-3-3 layout (rows 12-33), 31" pitch, 17.2" wide.
Best seats
- 12 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 12 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 33 — 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 2 and 4: 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 10 and 12: 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 33: 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 787-9 Dreamliner on other airlines
Etihad Airways's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seats 231 passengers across 3 cabin classes. First class offers 80 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Photos and reviews
Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this verified Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Business reviews
28 seats · Etihad · 73" pitch · 20" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: Etihad 787 Business Studio IAD-AUH
Monkey Miles · Zachary Abel · Same product match
Etihad 787-9 Business Studio (reverse herringbone). Verified 200 + on-topic.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
Etihad Airways uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 8F / 28J / 195Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 8F / 28J / 195Y
- 231 seats as drawn
- 8 First, 28 Business, 195 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 (8F + 28J + 195Y = 231 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 8F + 28J + 195Y = 231
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 have?
- This Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 configuration (8F / 28J / 195Y) has 231 seats: 8 First, 28 Business, 195 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 12 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 33 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Row 12 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 Boeing 787-9 have?
- Etihad — reverse herringbone — every seat angles toward the window with direct aisle access.
- What is the seat pitch on the Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: First 80" pitch, 22" wide; Business 73" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 17.2" wide.
- Does the Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 787-9 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 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.