Airbus A340-300
Best seat quick answer
Best rows: 20, 27, 29, 30. Watch rows: 20, 27, 28, 29, 30, 44, 45 because of lavatories, no under-seat storage, and door intrusion.
- 27 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 29 — Exit row area (center-only bank): extra legroom
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Swiss International Air Lines's Airbus A340-300 seats 215 passengers across 4 cabin classes. First class offers 82 inches of pitch, economy comes in at 31 inches.
Seat map
First
Business
Premium Economy
Economy
Good seat
Watch out
Avoid
Verified layout · 215 seats · 8F 42J 21W 144M · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
215 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | 82" | 22" | 8 |
| Business | 43" | 20.5" | 42 |
| Premium Economy | 39" | 19" | 21 |
| Economy | 31" | 18" | 144 |
Cabin guide
- First: 8 seats in a 1-2-1 layout (rows 1-2), 82" pitch, 22" wide.
- Business: 42 seats in a 2-2-1 layout (rows 4-14), 43" pitch, 20.5" wide.
- Premium Economy: 21 seats in a 2-3-2 layout (rows 20-22), 39" pitch, 19" wide.
- Economy: 144 seats in a 2-4-2 layout (rows 27-45), 31" pitch, 18" wide.
Best seats
- 27 — Economy bulkhead row: extra legroom
- 29 — Exit row area (center-only bank): extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 45 — Last row: lavatories and galley behind
Exit rows, lavatories & galleys
- Cabin, before row 1: 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 2 and 4: galley and exit door area - nearby rows can get meal-service noise and light and adjacent seats may have extra legroom or door-slide intrusion.
- Cabin, between rows 14 and 20: 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.
- Cabin, between rows 22 and 27: 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.
- Cabin, behind row 45: 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.
Variant identity
Swiss International Air Lines uses this Airbus A340-300 page for 8F 42J 21W 144M. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 8F 42J 21W 144M
- 215 seats as drawn
- 8 First, 42 Business, 21 Premium Economy, 144 Economy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20A, 20D, 20E, 20K | Premium 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 |
| 20B, 20G, 20J | Premium 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 partial bulkhead with extra legroom |
| 27A, 27B, 27D, 27G, 27J, 27K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and right beside a lavatory |
| 27E, 27F | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 28A, 28B, 28D, 28E, 28F, 28G, 28J, 28K | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 29D, 29G | Economy | Mixed | bulkhead ahead, no under-seat storage for take-off and landing, extra legroom, tray table in the armrest, so narrower usable width, partial bulkhead with extra legroom, and near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 29E, 29F | 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 lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 30A, 30K | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom, exit door intrudes into the seat, and right beside a lavatory |
| 30B, 30J | Economy | Mixed | extra legroom and right beside a lavatory |
| 44A, 44D, 44G | Economy | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 44B, 44E, 44J, 44K | Economy | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 45A, 45B, 45D, 45E, 45G, 45J, 45K | Economy | 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
- 215
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A340-300 have?
- This Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A340-300 configuration (8F 42J 21W 144M) has 215 seats: 8 First, 42 Business, 21 Premium Economy, 144 Economy.
- What are the best seats on the Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A340-300?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 27 (economy bulkhead row); 29 (exit row area (center-only bank)).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A340-300?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 45 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- Does the Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A340-300 have premium economy?
- Yes - 21 Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 layout.
- How accurate is this Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A340-300 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.
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