Boeing 737 MAX 9
Best rows: 5, 13, 14. Watch rows: 5, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 23, 29, 30, 31 because of bulkhead clearance, missing or misaligned windows, limited recline, lavatories, and galley noise.
- 5 — First economy row behind divider: extra legroom
- 13, 14 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Turkish Airlines's Boeing 737 MAX 9 seats 169 passengers across 2 cabin classes.
Seat map
Verified layout · 169 seats · 7M9, C16 Y153 · Verified 2026-06-11
Cabin
169 seats total| Class | Pitch | Width | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Class | — | — | 16 |
| Economy Class | — | — | 153 |
Cabin guide
- Business Class: 16 seats in a 2-2 layout (rows 1-4).
- Economy Class: 153 seats in a 3-3 layout (rows 5-31).
Best seats
- 5 — First economy row behind divider: extra legroom
- 13, 14 — Overwing exit row: extra legroom
Seats to avoid
- 5 — Bulkhead: cramped, tray in armrest, no underseat stowage
- 9 — Missing or misaligned window
- 12 — Exit row behind: seat may not fully recline
- 31 — Last row: lavatories and galley behind
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 31: 3 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
Turkish Airlines uses this Boeing 737 MAX 9 page for 7M9, C16 Y153. The seat counts below are taken from the verified layout, not a generic aircraft template.
- 7M9, C16 Y153
- 169 seats as drawn
- 16 Business Class, 153 Economy Class
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A, 10F | Economy Class | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 12A, 12B, 12E, 12F | Economy Class | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 13A, 13F | Economy Class | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside and limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 13B, 13E | Economy Class | Avoid | limited recline (exit row behind) |
| 22A, 22F | Economy Class | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 23A, 23F | Economy Class | Avoid | no window, solid wall alongside |
| 29A, 29B, 29C | Economy Class | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 29D, 29E | Economy Class | Avoid | near a lavatory (queuing and noise) |
| 30A, 30B, 30C, 30D, 30E, 30F | Economy Class | Avoid | right beside a lavatory |
| 31D, 31E | Economy Class | Avoid | right beside a lavatory and near a galley (noise and bright light at meal times) |
| 31F | Economy Class | 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
- 169
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 have?
- This Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 configuration (7M9) has 169 seats: 16 Business Class, 153 Economy Class.
- What are the best seats on the Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9?
- Rows with extra room on this aircraft: 5 (first economy row behind divider); 13, 14 (overwing exit row).
- Which seats should you avoid on the Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9?
- Seats worth double-checking before you pick: rows 5; 9; 12; 31 — mostly due to lavatory and galley proximity, limited recline, or missing windows. Click any seat on the map for the specific reason.
- Does the Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 have premium economy?
- No, this Boeing 737 MAX 9 configuration does not have a premium economy cabin.
- How accurate is this Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 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 2026-06-11.