Which seats should I avoid on the Airbus A320?

Last row (often 30/31) — no recline, tail-taper narrowing, galley/lav noise. Row just in front of the exit row — usually doesn't recline. Middle seats (B/E) — no aisle, no window.

What is the Economy layout of the Airbus A320?

The Airbus A320 typically flies a 3-3 Economy layout (seats A B C D E F), about 29–31 in pitch and 17–18 in wide. Exact layout varies by airline.

Airbus A320 seat map — best & worst seats

Which Economy seats win on legroom and quiet on the Airbus A320 (3-3), and which to dodge. Verified 2026-05.

Quick answer: Exit rows (often rows 10–13, over-wing) — around 35 in of legroom. Front of the cabin: quicker exit and quieter ride. Avoid: Last row (often 30/31) — no recline, tail-taper narrowing, galley/lav noise. Typical exit rows: 11 & 12.

Airbus A320 in flight — Photo: Nikolai Bulykin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Same jet, different cabin — pitch, rows and exits move by carrier. Pick yours for the exact guide:

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Airbus A320 · 3-3 Economy · 320

Workhorse single-aisle for short/medium hauls worldwide. ~29–31 in pitch · 17–18 in wide.

Economy · typical layout

150–186Seats

29–31 inPitch

17–18 inWidth

3–4 inRecline

✓ Verified 2026-05 📋 Cross-checked: aeroLOPA · SeatMaps.com ✈️ Typical-layout guidance

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Typical 3-3 layout — not airline-exact. Your airline's rows, exit positions and pitch can differ; check your airline's seat map or aeroLOPA for your exact flight. Verified 2026-05.

✅ Best seats

Exit rows (often rows 10–13, over-wing) — around 35 in of legroom.
Front of the cabin: quicker exit and quieter ride.
Window A/F over the wing — smoothest ride for nervous flyers.

⛔ Avoid

Last row (often 30/31) — no recline, tail-taper narrowing, galley/lav noise.
Row just in front of the exit row — usually doesn't recline.
Middle seats (B/E) — no aisle, no window.

Good to know

On LCCs (easyJet) exit rows are sold as paid 'Extra Legroom' seats.
Bulkhead rows have legroom but no under-seat storage.

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It's general guidance by aircraft type, verified 2026-05. Airlines customise the same aircraft — pitch, row numbers, bin doors and entertainment boxes all vary — so check your airline's own seat map or aeroLOPA before you book.

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⚠️ General guidance only. Exact seat layouts vary by airline and reconfiguration — always check your airline's seat map (or aeroLOPA.com) before selecting. Verified 2026-05.