Which airlines fly the ATR 72-500?

We've documented 1 airline operating the ATR 72-500, each with its own generated seat map below — the cabin you get depends entirely on which airline and which specific configuration they fly.

What's the economy seat pitch on the ATR 72-500?

Every operator we've measured runs 30in of economy pitch on this aircraft type.

Does the cabin layout on the ATR 72-500 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 ATR 72-500, and what family is it part of?

ATR builds the ATR 72-500, part of the ATR 72 family — a 2570mm-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.

ATR 72-500

ATR

Last verified 7 September 2026

We've documented 1 airline flying the ATR 72-500 across 2 cabin configurations, built by ATR as part of the ATR 72 family. Total seat count ranges from 68 to 70 depending on how densely an airline configures it. Its fuselage is 2570mm wide — the fixed physical constraint every airline's cabin layout has to work within, regardless of how they configure the inside.

Every operator we've measured runs the same 30in economy pitch on this type. 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. 2 of 2 configurations here are verified directly against the operating airline's own published material.

Best and worst seats by airline

On Finnair's Finnair single-cabin 68-seat ATR 72 (Norra) (Y/Y), the standouts are 1A (extra legroom at bulkhead) and 1D (extra legroom at bulkhead); worth avoiding: 17B (seat doesn't recline) and 17C (seat doesn't recline).
On Finnair's Finnair single-cabin 70-seat ATR 72 (Norra) (Y/Y/Y), the standouts are 1A (extra legroom at bulkhead) and 1D (extra legroom at bulkhead); worth avoiding: 18B (seat doesn't recline) and 18A (seat doesn't recline).

Economy pitch comparison

Airline	Configuration	Economy pitch
Finnair	Finnair single-cabin 68-seat ATR 72 (Norra)	30in
Finnair	Finnair single-cabin 70-seat ATR 72 (Norra)	30in

Operators

Finnairversion lottery — 2 configs

Frequently asked

Which airlines fly the ATR 72-500?: We've documented 1 airline operating the ATR 72-500, each with its own generated seat map below — the cabin you get depends entirely on which airline and which specific configuration they fly.
What's the economy seat pitch on the ATR 72-500?: Every operator we've measured runs 30in of economy pitch on this aircraft type.
Does the cabin layout on the ATR 72-500 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 ATR 72-500, and what family is it part of?: ATR builds the ATR 72-500, part of the ATR 72 family — a 2570mm-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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