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British Airways Airbus A380-800 (388) seat map

Airbus A380-800 (388)

Current layout

The quick answer

This British Airways Airbus A380-800 (388) layout has 469 seats across 4 cabins. Recommended: 50B — More legroom. Check 42B: Recline may be limited.

Identify it by 469 seats across 4 cabins, with row 83 as the last numbered row.

Updated July 2026
seats
469
cabins
4
Last row
83

Best seats

Best supported seat choices

  1. 50BBest for legroom

    More legroom · Window position

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail
  2. 50JBest for legroom

    More legroom · Window position

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail
  3. 2ABest for legroom

    More legroom · Window position

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail

Seats to avoid

Seats and rows to check carefully

  1. 42BAvoid if possible

    Cabin position

    Keep in mind: Recline may be limitedGood supporting detail
  2. 42CAvoid if possible

    Cabin position

    Keep in mind: Recline may be limitedGood supporting detail
  3. 42DAvoid if possible

    Cabin position

    Keep in mind: Recline may be limitedGood supporting detail

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Cabin specifications

Business

seats
97
First row
10
Last row
59

Economy

seats
303
First row
20
Last row
83

First

seats
14
First row
1
Last row
4

Premium economy

seats
55
First row
60
Last row
68

FAQ

Airbus A380-800 (388) seat map

How can I identify this layout?

Identify it by 469 seats across 4 cabins, with row 83 as the last numbered row.

How are the best seats chosen?

A recommendation appears only when the exact seat has a supported advantage. Cautions require a concrete drawback.

Can the operating aircraft change?

Airlines can substitute aircraft. Check the seat count and cabin layout again when check-in opens.