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The Rex Airlines 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
Rex's sole type and one of Australia's most common regional aircraft — a one-two layout, single seat one side, pair the other. A Swedish-built twin-turboprop built for regional work: short runways, short sectors, efficient in the heat. Rex flies it to dozens of destinations across the eastern states, South Australia and Western Australia.
The single left-side seat up front is the best seat on any Rex flight — a window, no neighbour, ahead of the propellers in the quietest stretch. On the paired side, take the window over the aisle. The front rows are worth targeting for quiet: the propeller line sits mid-cabin, and the difference front to mid is real.
The rows alongside the propellers are the loudest and buzziest, most of all on take-off and in turbulence. The back is quieter than the propeller line but further from the door; on a small aircraft you're off fast from anywhere, so chase quiet over exit position.
For short hops, the Saab 340 is a practical workhorse — the two-one layout is one of the most passenger-friendly configurations on any turboprop. Noise-cancelling headphones help with the propeller noise, which is higher than on jets.
The solo seat gives you a window position with no seatmate at all — some passengers actively seek it out for the privacy. It is standard economy seating, but the complete absence of a neighbour makes it feel like a premium option on a busy flight.
Rex uses the Saab 340 on shorter regional routes, often under an hour. On those short sectors, comfort differences between rows are minimal — but the front of the cabin deplanes noticeably faster, which matters on a connection.
Avoid 11A, 11B, 11C, 12A (Last row with limited or no recline. Near lavatories. Consider choosing a different seat.)
