Boeing 787

Best Seats on the Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Qatar's original 787-8s feature the Collins Super Diamond reverse-herringbone seat — a 1-2-1 lie-flat product without the Qsuite door. Excellent seat, just not the headline product, and no retrofit is planned.

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· Last reviewed 2026-05-01

Key facts

Airline: Qatar Airways
Aircraft: Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
Family: Boeing 787
Business cabins: Super Diamond
Best seats: 1A, 1K, 4A, 4K
Avoid: 5E, 5F
Last updated: 2026-05-01

Super Diamond — Business Class

Configuration: 1-2-1 · Fleet-wide (all 30 aircraft)

The same Collins Super Diamond seat as the unretrofitted A350-900s. Window seats best for privacy.

Best seats: 1A, 1K, 4A, 4K

Avoid: 5E, 5F

Routes this aircraft flies

Doha to Stockholm (QR175/QR176)
Doha to Hanoi (QR834/QR835)

Frequently asked questions

What are the best seats in Super Diamond on the Qatar Airways 787-8?

The best Super Diamond seats on the Qatar Airways 787-8 are 1A, 1K, 4A, 4K. The configuration is 1-2-1. The same Collins Super Diamond seat as the unretrofitted A350-900s. Window seats best for privacy.

Which seats should I avoid in Super Diamond on the Qatar Airways 787-8?

Avoid seats 5E, 5F in Super Diamond on the Qatar Airways 787-8.

What is the business class configuration on the Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner?

The Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has a 1-2-1 business class layout in the Super Diamond cabin.

What routes does the Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fly?

Typical routes include Doha to Stockholm (QR175/QR176); Doha to Hanoi (QR834/QR835).

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