South African Airways · Airbus A350

South African Airways Airbus A350-900 (359) Layout 2 seat map

Airbus A350-900 (359)

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The quick answer

This South African Airways Airbus A350-900 (359) layout has 339 seats across 2 cabins. Recommended: 1A — Window position. Check 16B: Seat width may be reduced.

Identify it by 339 seats across 2 cabins, with row 51 as the last numbered row.

seats
339
cabins
2
Last row
51

Best seats

Best supported seat choices

  1. 1ABest window choice

    Window position · More privacy

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail
  2. 1KBest window choice

    Window position · More privacy

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail
  3. 2ABest window choice

    Window position · More privacy

    Keep in mind: More aisle traffic exposureGood supporting detail

Seats to avoid

Seats and rows to check carefully

  1. 16BAvoid if possible

    More legroom

    Keep in mind: Seat width may be reducedGood supporting detail
  2. 16FAvoid if possible

    More legroom

    Keep in mind: Seat width may be reducedGood supporting detail
  3. 16JAvoid if possible

    More legroom

    Keep in mind: Seat width may be reducedGood supporting detail

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Cabin specifications

Business

seats
30
First row
1
Last row
5

Economy

seats
309
First row
16
Last row
51

Every row, at a glance

Seat numbers and assessed exceptions in this layout. Select a seat number to locate it on the map.

South African Airways Airbus A350-900 (359) Layout 2 seat map — Full seat map; 339 Seats
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Cabin layout and seat numbers. The image uses the same layout as the interactive map.

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Main deck
RowSeatsSeat notes
1Business
Bulkhead: 1A, 1C, 1D, 1G, 1H, 1K

1A: Best window choice — Window position · More privacy · More aisle traffic exposure

1K: Best window choice — Window position · More privacy · More aisle traffic exposure

2Business

2A: Best window choice — Window position · More privacy · More aisle traffic exposure

3Business
4Business
5Business
16Economy
Bulkhead: 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16F, 16G, 16H, 16J, 16K

16B: Avoid if possible — More legroom · Seat width may be reduced · Near a bassinet position

16F: Avoid if possible — More legroom · Seat width may be reduced · Near a bassinet position

16J: Avoid if possible — More legroom · Seat width may be reduced · Near a bassinet position

17Economy
18Economy
19Economy
20Economy
21Economy
22Economy
23Economy
24Economy
25Economy
26Economy
27Economy
28Economy
29Economy
30Economy
31Economy
32Economy
33Economy
34Economy
35Economy
Exit row: 35D, 35F, 35G
36Economy
Exit row: 36A, 36B, 36C, 36H, 36J, 36K
37Economy
38Economy
39Economy
40Economy
41Economy
42Economy
43Economy
44Economy
45Economy
46Economy
47Economy
48Economy
49Economy
50Economy
51Economy

FAQ

Airbus A350-900 (359) seat map

How can I identify this layout?

Identify it by 339 seats across 2 cabins, with row 51 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.