Best-seats guide · De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400
The best seats on the Icelandair De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400.
The Icelandair De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 seats 76 passengers across 1 cabin. Every row below is rated on legroom, location and distance from galleys and lavatories.
The Dash 8 Q400 connects smaller Icelandic destinations where a jet would be impractical. It is a turboprop with a single all-Economy cabin in a two-two layout — every seat is a window or an aisle, and the cabin is compact enough that most rows are within a few steps of the exit. The Q400 is a well-regarded regional aircraft, quieter than many turboprops thanks to active noise-suppression systems, though the sound level is still higher than a jet.
A small number of seats carry extra legroom, marked on the map. The aircraft is short enough that row position matters less than on a longer flight — the priority is simply checking which rows have more space if you are tall. Window seats give good views of the Icelandic landscape on short domestic sectors.
Economy
rows 1–20 · 76 seatsFrequently asked
It is louder than a jet, as with all turboprops, but the Q400 has active noise suppression that reduces cabin noise compared to older turboprop types. Ear protection or noise-cancelling headphones are still worth packing for longer sectors.
A small number of rows carry extra legroom — the cabin map marks them. On such a short aircraft the differences are minor, but taller passengers benefit from checking the map before selecting. Every seat is a window or aisle in the two-two layout, so there are no middle seats.
No — this aircraft operates an all-Economy single cabin. There is no Saga Premium or dedicated business section on the Dash 8 Q400 routes.
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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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