Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 Seat Map
282 seats · 26 Falcon Gold · 256 Economy
Seat map
Choose a seat to see its verdict and specifications.
Extra roomrows 20, 21, 40, 41Check firstrows 1, 33, 34, 51, 52, 53, 54
About this layout
Identify this configurationMatch it to your Gulf Air booking ↓
Match these clues against the seat selector in your airline booking or manage-booking screen. Aircraft names alone are not enough because one airline can fly several cabin layouts of the same type.
Compare layouts →- Configuration label: 26J / 256Y
- 282 seats total
- Cabin split: 26J · 256Y
- Seat selector spans rows 1–54
- Falcon Gold: 2-2-2 across rows 1–4, 5
- Economy: 3-3-3 across rows 20, 21–34, 40, 41–52, 53, 54
If the total, cabin split, row numbers, or seats abreast do not match, return to the Gulf Air configuration list instead of relying on this map.
Aircraft and comparisons↓
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 54: 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 on other airlines
Corrections and sharing↓
Photos and reviews
Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 seat photos and reviews
Licensed seat photos and published cabin reviews for this Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 layout, grouped by cabin. Confidence labels show whether each source matches an exact seat, exact position, same product, or similar cabin.
Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 Falcon Gold reviews
26 seats · Gulf Air 787-9 Super Diamond-style? Apex/Optima · 83" pitch · 22" width
Cabin reviews
- Review: Gulf Air Business Class 787-9 (BAH-SIN)
One Mile at a Time · Ben Schlappig · Same product match
URL 200; Gulf Air Falcon Gold business class (Apex Suite) on 787-9, confirmed on-topic.
- Review: Gulf Air 787-9 Business Class
Live and Let's Fly · Matthew Klint · Same product match
Verified 200; reviews Gulf Air 787-9 Falcon Gold business class (B/E Apex Suite). Matches 787 Falcon Gold. (Group needReview false but provided for premium cabin.)
Seat map data and methodologyPer-seat geometry↓
Variant identity
Gulf Air uses this Boeing 787-9 page for 26J / 256Y. The seat counts below come from this airline-aircraft layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 26J / 256Y
- 282 seats as drawn
- 26 Falcon Gold, 256 Economy
Seat-map fields were independently confirmed against recorded evidence for Gulf Air. Seat codes, cabin assignments, row structure and cabin totals passed independent source verification. Spacing and facility placement remain schematic unless the map explicitly says otherwise. The map cannot render unless its seat-by-seat count reproduces the published totals exactly (26J + 256Y = 282 on this aircraft). Per-seat notes are rewritten into plain-language warnings for row selection.
- Method
- Per-seat geometry
- Layout updated
- 2026-08-16
- Public source reviewed
- 2026-08-27
- Published seat count
- 26J + 256Y = 282
Seat-by-seat notes21 reviewed rows↓
Every annotated seat on this 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20A, 20B | Economy | Avoid | 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 right beside a lavatory |
| 20C | Economy | Avoid | 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, right beside a lavatory, and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 20H | Economy | Avoid | 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), right beside a lavatory, and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 20J | Economy | Avoid | 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 |
| 20K | Economy | Avoid | 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 |
| 21A, 21B, 21C | Economy | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 21D, 21G | 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 |
| 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 galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 33A, 33B, 33C, 33D, 33G, 33H, 33J, 33K | Economy | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 34A, 34B, 34C, 34H, 34J, 34K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 34D, 34G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 34E | Economy | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 40A, 40K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, and exit door intrudes into the seat |
| 40B, 40C, 40H, 40J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 41D, 41E, 41G | Economy | Best | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, extra-generous bulkhead legroom, and tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width |
| 51A, 51K | Economy | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 52A, 52B, 52C, 52H, 52J, 52K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 52D, 52G | Economy | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 53A, 53C, 53D, 53G, 53H, 53K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 53E | Economy | Mixed | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 54D, 54E, 54G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 have?
- This Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 configuration (26J / 256Y) has 282 seats: 26 Falcon Gold, 256 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 41D, 41E, 41G (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1, 33; 34; 51; 52, 53, 54 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Rows 20, 21, 40 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 Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 have?
- Gulf Air 787-9 Super Diamond-style? Apex/Optima — Apex-style suites with direct aisle access and a privacy door.
- What is the seat pitch on the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Falcon Gold 83" pitch, 22" wide; Economy 32" pitch, 17.1" wide.
- Which seats have no window on the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9?
- Window seats are missing or misaligned around rows 51. Tap any seat on the map for the exact note.
- Does the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 787-9 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 seat map?
- Seat codes, cabin assignments, row structure and cabin totals passed independent source verification. Spacing and facility placement remain schematic unless the map explicitly says otherwise. The full seat grid must reproduce the stored cabin totals before it is shown. Public source reviewed 2026-08-27.