Airbus A320-200 Best Seats Guide 2026

The Airbus A320-200 is one of the most successful narrow-body jets ever built, seating 150–180 passengers. It's operated by virtually every major carrier worldwide. The 3-3 economy layout and 28-seat (approx) premium cabin makes seat selection straightforward — exit rows and forward window seats are the clear winners.

Seat Configuration

Cabin	Layout	Pitch	Width
Business/First	2-2	36–38 in	20–21 in
Economy	3-3	30–32 in	17–18 in

Best Seats on the Airbus A320-200

Over-wing exit rows
A320-200 has exit rows over the wings (typically rows 12–14 depending on configuration). These offer 35+ inches of legroom — the best economy upgrade on any A320 family aircraft.
Forward window seats (rows 1–10)
Quieter cabin section (engines are mid-fuselage), easier deplaning, and views without engine obstruction.
Bulkhead economy row
Row 11 or similar (just behind business) on many configurations gives extra floor space and no seat recline in front of you.

Seats to Avoid on the Airbus A320-200

Rear lavatories rows (last 4 rows)
Constant lavatory traffic and galley noise. On a 3+ hour flight these seats get old quickly.
Seats directly behind exit row
These seats have full recline but the person in front of you cannot — meaning your knees might be in their seat back space.
Middle seats B & E
No advantages. Always choose window or aisle over middle on the A320.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the seat layout on the Airbus A320?

Economy is 3-3 across (ABC-DEF), typically 27–30 rows. Most configurations have 8–12 business class seats at the front and around 120–150 economy seats.

How does the A320 compare to the Boeing 737-800?

Both use 3-3 economy layouts. The A320 cabin is slightly wider (13.5 ft vs 11.7 ft interior width), giving A320 economy seats a marginal width advantage (17.8 in vs 17.2 in in comparable rows). The 737 typically boards faster due to single-door boarding at most US airports.

What are the best economy seats on the A320?

Exit row seats for legroom, window seats in the forward half for quiet and views, and bulkhead rows for legroom without the exit row restriction of assisting in an emergency.