Airbus A380

Best Seats on the Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800

Qatar has reluctantly continued operating its A380 fleet despite plans to retire it. Operates from Doha to London, Paris, Sydney and Perth. Business is the Collins Super Diamond seat (48 seats, 1-2-1) — there is no Qsuite on the A380 and none is planned.

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· Last reviewed 2026-07-25

Key facts

Airline: Qatar Airways
Aircraft: Airbus A380-800
Family: Airbus A380
Business cabins: Super Diamond
First class: Qatar First Class
Best seats: 11A, 11K, 12A, 12K, 1A, 1K
Avoid: 14E, 14F
Last updated: 2026-07-25

Super Diamond — Business Class

Configuration: 1-2-1 · Fleet-wide (48 seats)

A380 business is on the upper deck. Window seats get an oversized storage cupboard created by the curve of the fuselage — unique to this aircraft. The onboard lounge between business and first is one of the best in the sky.

Best seats: 11A, 11K, 12A, 12K

Avoid: 14E, 14F

Qatar First Class — First Class

Configuration: 1-2-1

Only on the A380. Open suite design with a separate first class lounge upstairs.

Best seats: 1A, 1K

Avoid: No notable bad seats in this cabin.

Routes this aircraft flies

Doha to London Heathrow (QR3/QR4)
Doha to Paris CDG (QR41/QR42)
Doha to Sydney (QR908/QR909)

Frequently asked questions

What are the best seats in Super Diamond on the Qatar Airways A380?

The best Super Diamond seats on the Qatar Airways A380 are 11A, 11K, 12A, 12K. The configuration is 1-2-1. A380 business is on the upper deck. Window seats get an oversized storage cupboard created by the curve of the fuselage — unique to this aircraft. The onboard lounge between business and first is one of the best in the sky.

Which seats should I avoid in Super Diamond on the Qatar Airways A380?

Avoid seats 14E, 14F in Super Diamond on the Qatar Airways A380.

What are the best seats in Qatar First Class on the Qatar Airways A380?

The best Qatar First Class seats on the Qatar Airways A380 are 1A, 1K. The configuration is 1-2-1. Only on the A380. Open suite design with a separate first class lounge upstairs.

What is the business class configuration on the Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800?

The Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 has a 1-2-1 business class layout in the Super Diamond cabin.

What routes does the Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 fly?

Typical routes include Doha to London Heathrow (QR3/QR4); Doha to Paris CDG (QR41/QR42); Doha to Sydney (QR908/QR909).

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