Which airlines fly the A380-800?

We've documented 4 airlines operating the A380-800, each with its own generated seat map below — the cabin you get depends entirely on which airline and which specific configuration they fly.

Does the cabin layout on the A380-800 differ by airline?

Yes, significantly. Airlines configure the same airframe with completely different seat counts, classes and pitches — this page groups every configuration we've documented by airline so you can compare the real differences rather than assume one layout fits all.

Who makes the A380-800, and what family is it part of?

Airbus builds the A380-800, part of the A380 family — a 6580mm-wide fuselage that every operator's cabin layout has to fit within.

I flew this aircraft and the layout looked different — what do I do?

Tell us. Airlines retrofit cabins constantly and different registrations of the same type can carry different cabins. Email corrections@bestplaneseats.com with the airline, flight number, date and what you actually saw.

A380-800

Airbus

Last verified 7 September 2026

We've documented 4 airlines flying the A380-800 across 5 cabin configurations, built by Airbus as part of the A380 family. Total seat count ranges from 471 to 520 depending on how densely an airline configures it. Its fuselage is 6580mm wide — the fixed physical constraint every airline's cabin layout has to work within, regardless of how they configure the inside.

The A380-800 has an upper deck, which changes the seat map shape for some cabins depending on how each airline uses it. 1 of these airlines flies more than one cabin layout on this same aircraft type — check which one applies to your specific flight before assuming. 1 of 5 configurations here are verified directly against the operating airline's own published material.

Best and worst seats by airline

On All Nippon Airways' First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy (520-seat, two decks) (F/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/W/W/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y), worth avoiding: 2D (next to galley) and 2G (next to galley).
On Emirates' First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy, four-class, 484 seats (F/F/W/Y/J/Y), the standouts are 2A (small forward cabin) and 2B (small forward cabin).
On Emirates' First, Business and Economy, three-class ultra long-range, 489 seats (F/F/Y/Y/J/Y), the standouts are 2A (small forward cabin) and 2B (small forward cabin).
On Qantas' First Suite, Business Suite, Premium Economy and Economy, four-class (F/F/J/J/J/W/W/W/W/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y), the standouts are 3A (small forward cabin) and 3F (small forward cabin); worth avoiding: 14E (next to galley) and 14F (next to galley).
On Singapore Airlines Cargo's Suites, Business, Premium Economy and Economy — Version 1 (F/J/J/J/W/W/W/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/J), the standouts are 2A (small forward cabin) and 2F (small forward cabin); worth avoiding: 97D (next to galley) and 97F (next to galley).

Operators

All Nippon Airways

First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy (520-seat, two decks) F/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/J/W/W/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/YProvisional data

Emiratesversion lottery — 2 configs

Qantas

First Suite, Business Suite, Premium Economy and Economy, four-class F/F/J/J/J/W/W/W/W/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/YVerified data

Singapore Airlines Cargo

Suites, Business, Premium Economy and Economy — Version 1 F/J/J/J/W/W/W/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/Y/JProvisional data

Frequently asked

Which airlines fly the A380-800?: We've documented 4 airlines operating the A380-800, each with its own generated seat map below — the cabin you get depends entirely on which airline and which specific configuration they fly.
Does the cabin layout on the A380-800 differ by airline?: Yes, significantly. Airlines configure the same airframe with completely different seat counts, classes and pitches — this page groups every configuration we've documented by airline so you can compare the real differences rather than assume one layout fits all.
Who makes the A380-800, and what family is it part of?: Airbus builds the A380-800, part of the A380 family — a 6580mm-wide fuselage that every operator's cabin layout has to fit within.
I flew this aircraft and the layout looked different — what do I do?: Tell us. Airlines retrofit cabins constantly and different registrations of the same type can carry different cabins. Email corrections@bestplaneseats.com with the airline, flight number, date and what you actually saw.

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