Airbus A320
Trade-off rows: 1 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 23 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
South African Airways flies the Airbus A320 in 3 layouts — pick yours
Which version are you on?
- Rows only run up to 23 on this version — if your row is above 23, you're on the 138-seat (24J · 114Y) version or 186-seat (186Y) version instead.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 138 seats · 138Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
138 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy (front rows Business, movable curtain) | 30" | 17" | 138 |
Cabin guide
- Economy (front rows Business, movable curtain): 138 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 1-23), 30" pitch, 17" wide.
Best seats
- 1 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 1 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 23 — 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, behind row 23: 2 lavatories and galley - nearby rows can see queueing, door noise, and foot traffic and nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light.
Airbus A320 on other airlines
South African Airways's Airbus A320 seats 138 passengers in a single-class cabin.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
South African Airways uses this Airbus A320 page for 138Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 138Y
- 138 seats as drawn
- 138 Economy (front rows Business, movable curtain)
Cabin classes, seat counts and monuments confirmed against South African 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 (138 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 138
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the South African Airways Airbus A320 have?
- This South African Airways Airbus A320 configuration (138Y) has 138 seats: 138 Economy (front rows Business, movable curtain).
- What are the best seats on the South African Airways Airbus A320?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 1 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the South African Airways Airbus A320?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 23 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Row 1 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 is the seat pitch on the South African Airways Airbus A320?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Economy (front rows Business, movable curtain) 30" pitch, 17" wide.
- Does the South African Airways Airbus A320 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A320 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this South African Airways Airbus A320 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.