Airbus A380
Best Seats on the Emirates Airbus A380-800
Emirates is the largest A380 operator in the world and is midway through a huge refurbishment programme: 47 A380s had been through the hangar by July 2026, out of 100 aircraft completed across the A380 and 777 fleets. Every refurbished aircraft gains Premium Economy. Business stays 1-2-1 throughout, so the refresh is about cabin finish and the new Premium Economy rather than a new business seat.
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SeatRadar Editorial · Last reviewed 2026-07-25Key facts
- Airline
- Emirates
- Aircraft
- Airbus A380-800
- Family
- Airbus A380
- Business cabins
- New Business Class, Legacy Business Class
- First class
- Legacy First Class
- Best seats
- 10A, 10K, 15A, 15K, 10A, 10K
- Avoid
- 12E, 12F, 18E, 18F
- Last updated
- 2026-07-25
New Business Class — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 · 47 of 116 A380s refurbished
Refreshed cabin finish and Premium Economy below. Window seats are the most private on the upper deck. The onboard lounge at the back of business is a major draw.
Best seats: 10A, 10K, 15A, 15K
Avoid: 12E, 12F
Legacy Business Class — Business Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 · Remaining unrefurbished A380s
Lie-flat with direct aisle access in 1-2-1, but no privacy door and no Premium Economy cabin below. Still excellent — and the onboard bar elevates the experience.
Best seats: 10A, 10K, 12A, 12K
Avoid: 18E, 18F
Legacy First Class — First Class
Configuration: 1-2-1 enclosed suites
Iconic enclosed suite with floor-to-ceiling doors. Onboard shower spa accessible only from First Class on the A380.
Best seats: 1A, 1K, 2A, 2K
Avoid: No notable bad seats in this cabin.
Routes this aircraft flies
- Dubai to London Heathrow (EK1/EK7/EK29)
- Dubai to New York JFK (EK201/EK203)
- Dubai to Sydney (EK414/EK416)
- Dubai to Los Angeles (EK215)
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats in New Business Class on the Emirates A380?
The best New Business Class seats on the Emirates A380 are 10A, 10K, 15A, 15K. The configuration is 1-2-1. Refreshed cabin finish and Premium Economy below. Window seats are the most private on the upper deck. The onboard lounge at the back of business is a major draw.
Which seats should I avoid in New Business Class on the Emirates A380?
Avoid seats 12E, 12F in New Business Class on the Emirates A380.
What are the best seats in Legacy Business Class on the Emirates A380?
The best Legacy Business Class seats on the Emirates A380 are 10A, 10K, 12A, 12K. The configuration is 1-2-1. Lie-flat with direct aisle access in 1-2-1, but no privacy door and no Premium Economy cabin below. Still excellent — and the onboard bar elevates the experience.
Which seats should I avoid in Legacy Business Class on the Emirates A380?
Avoid seats 18E, 18F in Legacy Business Class on the Emirates A380.
What are the best seats in Legacy First Class on the Emirates A380?
The best Legacy First Class seats on the Emirates A380 are 1A, 1K, 2A, 2K. The configuration is 1-2-1 enclosed suites. Iconic enclosed suite with floor-to-ceiling doors. Onboard shower spa accessible only from First Class on the A380.
What is the business class configuration on the Emirates Airbus A380-800?
The Emirates Airbus A380-800 has a 1-2-1 business class layout in the New Business Class cabin.
What routes does the Emirates Airbus A380-800 fly?
Typical routes include Dubai to London Heathrow (EK1/EK7/EK29); Dubai to New York JFK (EK201/EK203); Dubai to Sydney (EK414/EK416); Dubai to Los Angeles (EK215).
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