Airbus A330-200
Trade-off rows: 8 (extra room, but check the seat notes). Watch rows: 1, 31 because of galleys, bulkhead clearance, and lavatories.
Seat map
Config-verified· checked June 2026Verified configuration · 222 seats · 36J / 186Y · Verified 2026-06-16
Cabin counts and layout verified; seat positions in partial rows are approximate.
Cabin
222 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 60" | 20" | 36 |
| Economy | 31" | 18" | 186 |
Cabin guide
- Business: 36 seats in a 2-2-2 layout (rows 1-6), Thompson Vantage XL, staggered layout — window seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, 60" pitch, 20" wide.
- Economy: 186 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 8-31), 31" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 8 — Bulkhead row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 1 — Galley ahead
- 8 — Bulkhead: tray table in armrest, no under-seat storage
- 31 — Galley and lavatories behind: limited recline
The same seat on other airlines
Thompson Vantage XL also flies with Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Air Mauritius, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, LATAM Airlines, Philippine Airlines and Qantas.
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 6 and 8: 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 31: 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 A330-200 on other airlines
South African Airways's Airbus A330-200 seats 222 passengers across 2 cabin classes. Business class offers 60 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
How we verified this layoutConfig-verified · checked 2026-06-16
Variant identity
South African Airways uses this Airbus A330-200 page for 36J / 186Y. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 36J / 186Y
- 222 seats as drawn
- 36 Business, 186 Economy
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 (36J + 186Y = 222 on this aircraft).
- Source
- Airline-published cabin configuration
- Method
- Config-verified (positions approximate)
- Last checked
- 2026-06-16
- Validated seats
- 36J + 186Y = 222
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the South African Airways Airbus A330-200 have?
- This South African Airways Airbus A330-200 configuration (36J / 186Y) has 222 seats: 36 Business, 186 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the South African Airways Airbus A330-200?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 8 (bulkhead row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the South African Airways Airbus A330-200?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 1; 31 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Row 8 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 South African Airways Airbus A330-200 have?
- Thompson Vantage XL — a staggered layout — single seats alternate between hugging the window (most private) and sitting beside the aisle, and the centre pair alternates between together (good for couples) and apart (good for solo travellers).
- What is the seat pitch on the South African Airways Airbus A330-200?
- Seat pitch and width by cabin: Business 60" pitch, 20" wide; Economy 31" pitch, 18" wide.
- Does the South African Airways Airbus A330-200 have premium economy?
- No, this Airbus A330-200 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this South African Airways Airbus A330-200 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.