Jet2 737-800 Seat Selection Guide (2026)

The two seats Jet2 charges extra for that have no window

Jet2's seat map sells the overwing exit rows as extra legroom, and they are — rows 16 and 17 both have noticeably more space than the 29 inches you get everywhere else. But 16A and 16F have no window at all. The exit door occupies the window position, so what you get for your money is a wall panel and a good view of the person across the aisle.

The fix costs nothing. Row 17 is the second overwing exit row, carries the same extra legroom, and 17A and 17F have two proper windows each. If you are paying for exit-row legroom on a Jet2 737-800, pay for row 17 and not row 16 — and if only row 16 is left, take an aisle or middle seat in it rather than the window, because on that row the window seat is the worst of the six.

Nothing on this aircraft reclines

Jet2's 737-800s are fitted with Acro Series 3 fixed-back slimline seats. Recline is not restricted, or limited, or shorter than usual — it is zero, on all 189 seats. You will find other seat sites warning that the last row has "limited recline". On this aircraft that is not a warning, because there is nothing to limit.

This changes how you should read the map in one useful way. On most aircraft the row immediately ahead of an exit is a seat to avoid, because it cannot recline while the row behind it must stay clear. Row 15 carries that flag and pays no penalty for it — it has exactly the same recline as every other row on the aircraft, which is none. If row 15 comes up cheap, take it.

Cabin layout and the rows that do not exist

One Economy cabin, rows 1 to 33, in a standard 3-3 layout lettered A-B-C on the left and D-E-F on the right. Two structural quirks worth knowing before you open the seat map:

• Row 1 is A, B and C only. There is no 1D, 1E or 1F — the forward galley and lavatory take up the right-hand side.
• There is no row 13. The cabin runs 1–12, then 14–33. If you are counting rows back from the front to work out where you are sitting, you will be one row out.

Extra legroom: where it actually is

Jet2 gives extra legroom to rows 1, 16 and 17, plus 2D, 2E and 2F only. Note that last part carefully — the extra space in row 2 is on the right-hand side of the aisle, behind the forward galley wall. 2A, 2B and 2C are ordinary 29-inch seats, despite sitting in the same row. Several seat sites list 2C as an extra-legroom seat. It is not.

2D is the best non-exit seat on the aircraft: extra legroom, an aisle, and you are off the plane in the first handful of passengers. 2E is the only middle seat on the aircraft worth paying for, and 2F pairs the extra legroom with a well-aligned window. All three have the tray table in the armrest, which makes the seat marginally narrower and means nothing can go under the seat in front during take-off and landing.

Row 1: extra legroom you probably do not want

Row 1 has the most legroom of any non-exit row, and it is the row we would steer most people away from. The forward lavatory is immediately ahead, so the queue forms at your feet for most of the flight. The armrests in row 1 do not raise — they are the only fixed armrests on the aircraft — the trays are in the armrests, and there is no underseat stowage at take-off. If you want legroom and quiet, row 17 beats it comfortably.

The best standard seats

If you are not paying for legroom, the seats worth picking are the ones where the window lines up with the seat. Window alignment varies a lot down a 737 cabin, and Jet2's map does not show it.

• 10A and 10F — the pick of the standard windows. Great alignment, forward of the wing and the exit rows, well clear of both galleys.
• 24A and 24F — the best windows in the rear half. Far enough back to be quiet, far enough forward of row 31 to miss the lavatory queue.
• 2A, 2F, 7A and 7F — also well aligned, and near the front for a quick exit.

Window seats that are not really window seats

Beyond the four windowless seats, several window positions have a window that does not line up with the seat:

• 11A — the window sits well behind the seat. Effectively no view. 11F across the aisle is fine.
• 30A and 30F — window set behind the seat; you have to lean back to see out.
• 6A, 6F, 9A and 9F — poor alignment, restricted view.

The back of the aircraft

The lavatories and galley are behind row 33. Rows 32 and 33 are the seats to avoid — noise, odours and a queue standing at your shoulder, with rows 33B to 33E also backing onto the galley and its lights during the service. Row 31 is a step better but still sits in the approach to the queue.

There is a quiet trap here worth naming: 31A, 31F, 33A and 33F have some of the best window alignment on the whole aircraft. If you sort a seat map by view alone you will land straight in the lavatory traffic. Good window, bad seat — take 24A or 24F instead.

Cabin features

Feature	Jet2 Boeing 737-800
Seats	189, all Economy
Layout	3-3 (A B C / D E F), rows 1–33, no row 13
Seat pitch	About 29 inches
Seat width	About 17 inches
Recline	None — Acro Series 3 fixed-back slimline
Extra legroom rows	1, 16, 17 and 2D/2E/2F
Overwing exits	Rows 16 and 17
Armrests	Raise on every seat except row 1
Air vents	Yes, every seat
Power / USB	None
Entertainment	None — no screens, no streaming
WiFi	None

Charge your phone before you fly and download whatever you plan to watch. There is nothing on board to plug into and nothing to connect to.

Is there a version lottery on the Jet2 737-800?

No. Every Jet2 737-800 flying a scheduled service is the same 189-seat cabin, so the row numbers in this guide hold whichever aircraft turns up. That is unusual and it is good news — on most short-haul fleets this size you have to work out which sub-fleet you drew before the seat map means anything.

Two things do vary, and both get mistaken for a seat lottery:

1. You may not get a 737-800 at all

Jet2 is replacing its Boeing fleet with Airbus A321neos, and the two aircraft are not comparable. The A321neo is a longer, newer, 232-seat aircraft; the 737-800 is the 189-seat cabin described here. The fleet splits 75 737-800s against 26 A321neos, though those counts date from before the current delivery run and the Airbus share is rising every season. Jet2 has a large A321neo order running into the 2030s, so the balance shifts against the 737 each year.

How to tell before you fly: check the aircraft type on your booking or on a flight tracker the day before. Boeing 737-800 gives you rows 1–33 in 3-3 with no row 13, exits at 16 and 17, and the layout in this guide. An A321neo has a longer cabin, more rows and different exit positions, so nothing here transfers. The tell in the cabin itself is the last row number: 33 on the 737-800.

2. The 76-seat business-class 737-800 is not a seat you can book

In April 2026 Jet2 announced a single 737-800 reconfigured from 189 seats to 76, with a minimum of 43 inches of legroom, based at Liverpool and available from October 2026. It is a charter aircraft. It is sold to sports teams, touring crews and group organisers, not through jet2.com, and it will not appear on a scheduled booking. If you see a Jet2 737-800 business-class layout referenced anywhere, that is the aircraft — and it is not the one you are flying on.

Quick picks by traveller

If you are…	Pick	Why
Tall, paying for legroom	17A, 17C, 17D or 17F	Exit-row legroom with windows that exist. Avoid 16A/16F.
Legroom on a budget	2D or 2E	Extra legroom without the exit-row premium, and off the aircraft early.
After the view	10A, 10F, 24A or 24F	Best window alignment on the aircraft, away from galleys and lavatories.
A couple, 3-3 cabin	Aisle + window, rows 18–29	Book A and C (or D and F) and leave the middle. Quiet stretch of cabin.
Travelling with children	Rows 18–25	Mid-cabin, away from both lavatory banks. Children cannot sit in rows 16 or 17.
Off the plane fastest	2C or 2D	Front aisle. 2D also has extra legroom; 2C does not.
Not paying for a seat at all	Anything rows 18–30	The middle of the cabin is the safest random draw. Rows 31–33 are the risk.

Frequently asked questions

Do Jet2 737-800 seats recline?

No. All 189 seats are Acro Series 3 fixed-back slimline seats with zero recline. This applies to every row including the extra-legroom rows, so no seat on the aircraft reclines and no seat in front of you can recline into your space either.

Which are the extra-legroom seats on the Jet2 737-800?

Rows 1, 16 and 17 in full, plus 2D, 2E and 2F. Seats 2A, 2B and 2C are standard, despite being in the same row. Rows 16 and 17 are the overwing exit rows.

Are 16A and 16F worth paying extra for?

Not if you want a window. Both have extra legroom, but the overwing exit door occupies the window position, so neither seat has a window at all. Row 17 has the same legroom and real windows at 17A and 17F. If row 16 is your only option, pick 16C or 16D on the aisle.

Is there power, WiFi or in-flight entertainment?

None of the three. There are no power sockets or USB ports at any seat, no seatback screens, no streaming service and no WiFi. Every seat does have an adjustable air vent, and armrests raise on every row except row 1.

Which seats should I avoid on the Jet2 737-800?

Rows 32 and 33 sit against the rear lavatories, with 33B to 33E also backing onto the galley. 16A, 16F, 12A and 12F have no window. Row 1 has the most legroom of any non-exit row but sits at the forward lavatory with fixed armrests. Row 31 is in the approach to the rear lavatory queue.

Will I be on a 737-800 or an A321neo?

Either, depending on the route and the day. Jet2 is progressively replacing its Boeing fleet with Airbus A321neos, and the Airbus share grows each season. Check the aircraft type on your booking or a flight tracker before you choose a seat, because the A321neo has a different cabin and none of these row numbers apply to it.

Is there a row 13 on the Jet2 737-800?

No. The cabin runs from row 1 to row 12, then jumps to row 14 and continues to row 33.