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The Link Airways Saab 340 seats 34 passengers across 1 cabin. Every row below is rated on legroom, location and distance from galleys and lavatories.
Verified by John McKeanLast verified 2 June 2026Single source
On Link's larger regional routes from Canberra to Brisbane, Newcastle, Hobart and Queensland — a one-two layout, single seat one side, pair the other. Much like Rex's Saab 340B: a reliable twin-turboprop for sub-two-hour sectors, with propeller noise, a functional cabin and scenic low-altitude flying.
The single left-side seat up front is the premium spot — window, no neighbour, ahead of the propellers. The front rows are clearly quieter than mid-cabin, where the propeller line sits; on the paired side, take the window for the regional approaches.
The rows by the propellers are the loudest and buzziest — skip them if noise bothers you. The back is workable but further from the door; on a small aircraft you're off fast regardless, so the front's quiet is the real draw.
The Saab 340 is a twin-turboprop that cruises at lower altitudes than jet aircraft, which means more interaction with weather and more noticeable motion in turbulent conditions. The cabin is narrow and seat pitch is functional rather than generous, but for short regional hops it does the job efficiently and the two-one layout means most passengers get a window.
For solo travellers, yes -- the single seat gives you a window and an aisle without a neighbour, which is about as good as economy seating gets on any aircraft. The catch is that there is only one such seat per row, so they tend to go early when selection is available.
Avoid 11A, 11B, 11C, 12A (Last row with limited or no recline. Near lavatories. Consider choosing a different seat.)
The over-wing rows sit closest to the turboprop engines and are the loudest section of the cabin. Front rows and rear rows are both noticeably quieter than the mid-cabin wing zone -- passengers who are sensitive to engine noise are better placed at either end of the aircraft.
