Best-seats guide · ATR ATR 72-500
The best seats on the Finnair ATR ATR 72-500.
The Finnair ATR ATR 72-500 seats 72 passengers across 1 cabin. Every row below is rated on legroom, location and distance from galleys and lavatories.
The ATR 72-500 is operated by Finnair's regional partner on shorter domestic and Nordic routes. It is an all-economy turboprop: two seats on each side of a single aisle, with the propellers running level with the forward rows. The cabin is compact, and the experience is closer to a regional commuter flight than a mainline jet — boarding tends to be straight from the tarmac, and the flight is often under an hour.
With a two-two layout throughout, there are no middle seats to worry about, and every seat is at most one step from the aisle. The forward rows sit closest to the propellers and carry a bit more vibration and noise than the rows further back; the extra-legroom seats near the front are still worth taking if you are tall, but lighter sleepers or anyone sensitive to propeller noise may prefer the rows towards the rear of the cabin.
Economy
rows 1–18 · 72 seatsFrequently asked
It is a turboprop — twin propeller engines on the wings rather than jets. The cabin is louder and the ride slightly different to a jet, but it is a normal regional aircraft used across Nordic and domestic routes. Flights are usually short.
The propellers sit level with the forward rows, so seats further towards the rear of the cabin are generally quieter and have less vibration. The front rows have extra legroom but more propeller noise; the choice comes down to legroom versus a calmer ride.
No — this is an all-economy aircraft with a two-two layout throughout. There is no separate business or premium cabin on Finnair ATR 72-500 operations.
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Every seat is sourced from the airline's own diagram, cross-checked against independent references, and reviewed by hand — last updated June 2026. Ratings weigh legroom, recline, window alignment, and distance from galleys and lavatories.
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