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Top 10 BEST Airlines for Extra Legroom

Airline legroom can vary depending on aircraft type, seat configuration, and specific route. These airlines consistently provide ample legroom.

Economy seats on plane

Qatar Airways

  • Economy Class Legroom: 31–32 inches *
  • Premium Economy Legroom: 31–33 inches **
  • Business Class Legroom: Not available (n/a)
  • First Class Legroom: 45–60 inches * 60–103 inches ** 79–83 inches **

Singapore Airlines

  • Economy Class Legroom: 32–34 inches
  • Premium Economy Legroom: 38 inches
  • Business Class Legroom: 51–76 inches
  • First Class Legroom: 71–81 inches

Emirates

  • Economy Class Legroom: 32–34 inches
  • Premium Economy Legroom: Not available (n/a)
  • Business Class Legroom: 48–60 inches
  • First Class Legroom: 69–86 inches

WestJet

  • Economy Class Legroom: 30 inches
  • Premium Economy Legroom: 33-36 inches
  • Business Class Legroom: 46 inches
Passenger seat next to window

Etihad

  • Economy Class Legroom: 31–33 inches ***
  • Premium Economy Legroom: Not available (n/a)
  • Business Class Legroom: 49 inches *
  • First Class Legroom: 73 inches ** 80 inches **

Turkish Airlines

  • Economy Class Legroom: 29–32 inches *
  • Premium Economy Legroom: 31–34 inches **
  • Business Class Legroom: Not available (n/a)
  • First Class Legroom: 33–43 inches * 60–78 inches **

Air New Zealand

  • Economy Class Legroom: 30–34 inches
  • Premium Economy Legroom: 41–42 inches
  • Business Class Legroom: 79 inches
  • First Class Legroom: Not applicable (n/a)
Aisle seats in a plane

Virgin Atlantic

  • Economy Class Legroom: 29–31 inches
  • Premium Economy Legroom: 36–38 inches
  • Business Class Legroom: 59–79.5 inches
  • First Class Legroom: Not available (n/a)

Scoot

  • Economy Class Legroom: 28-31 inches
  • Premium Economy Legroom: 33-34 inches
  • Business Class Legroom: 38 inches

jetBlue

  • Economy Class Legroom: 32-33 inches
  • Premium Economy Legroom: 38-41 inches
  • Business Legroom: 58-80 inches

The Best Airlines for Legroom by Cabin Class

Short-haul Economy

Emirates and Singapore Airlines give the most legroom on short-haul flights in Economy. Both airlines give up to 34 inches of legroom and no less than 32 inches.

Long-haul Economy

Avianca and Malaysia Airlines give the most legroom on long-haul flights in Economy. Both airlines give up to 36 inches of legroom. Avianca gives a minimum of 31 inches and Malaysia Airlines gives a minimum of 30 inches.

Premium Economy

Air China gives the most legroom in Premium Economy. The airline gives 48 inches of legroom on all flights.

Business Class

Qatar Airways gives the most legroom in Business Class. On short-haul flights, the airline gives 45–60 inches of legroom. On long-haul flights, the airline gives up to 103 inches of legroom! With a minimum of 60 inches, depending on the flight flow on.

First Class

Malaysia Airlines gives the most legroom in First Class, with between 83 and 89 inches.

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Extra Legroom FAQs

Which airline has the most legroom for international flights?

There are a handful of airlines that are praised for their generous legroom during their international flights, these include:

  • Qatar Airways
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Emirates
  • Etihad Airways
What is the Emirates Economy legroom?

When flying with Emirates, the Economy legroom is around 32-34 inches. Emirates is one of the airlines that offers the most legroom in Economy on board its flights.

How can I secure extra legroom seats?

There are a few ways that you can secure extra legroom seats.

  1. Book early. To guarantee extra legroom seats, be sure to book your flight earlier rather than later, as you'll be one of the first to see the aircrafts seat map and choose where you would like to sit.
  2. Use frequent flyer points/miles. If you've managed to build up a good collection of points from your frequent flights, then you may be able to upgrade to a seat with extra legroom.
  3. If you have a medical condition or a special reason as to why you need to sit in an extra legroom seat, get in contact with the airline directly who will be able to assist you in securing that extra legroom seat.