The Qantas De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 seats 78 passengers across 1 cabin. Every row below is rated on legroom, location and distance from galleys and lavatories.
Verified by John McKeanLast verified 31 May 2026Single source
The higher-density version of the Q400, on busier regional services where QantasLink needs the extra capacity. The tighter spacing buys those seats, so expect a little less room than the standard layout — but the rest is unchanged: the same two-by-two with no middle seat, the same turboprop ride, the same regional network.
Same as the standard Q400: the front rows for a quick exit and less propeller noise, port-side windows for the approach views. The two-by-two layout means every seat is window or aisle — a clear comfort edge over any three-and-three jet.
The rear rows catch propeller noise and vibration, and the tighter spacing makes the back feel more cramped than the standard layout. The wing rows carry structural buzz, and the small rear galley is a bottleneck on a full flight.
No — the two-two layout means every seat in the aircraft is either a window or an aisle seat. Middle seats do not exist on this aircraft type.
Turboprops are noisier than jets, and they typically cruise at lower altitudes where turbulence is more common. Ear protection or noise-cancelling headphones are worth having; the over-wing rows are the steadiest spot on the aircraft.
Exit rows and the front bulkhead offer more stretch than standard rows. The difference is meaningful for taller passengers, though the overall cabin dimensions are compact compared with jet aircraft.
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