Norwegian 737 MAX 8 (typical)
~189 seats · layout 3-3
Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat maps and seating plan
These Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat maps compare 4 airline layouts, about 160 to 189 seats. Match your carrier in the table, then open that seating plan. Drawings are original illustrative schematics. Confirm the aircraft and the live seat map with your carrier before you pay for a row. See Methodology, plus exit row tips, how Pick Your Row scores work, the seat map glossary, and how to verify your aircraft type.
Airline layout comparison
Norwegian packs the most seats on this Boeing 737 MAX 8, about 189. Copa Airlines packs the fewest, about 160.
Cabin counts are seats drawn in each section: every present row times its seat letters, skipping missing rows. The approximate total is the planning figure stored on the config, so the two numbers can differ.
| Airline | Approximate seats | Cabins | Economy layout | Exit rows | Seat map | Best seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aeromexico | 166 | Premier / Clase Premier 12, Economy / AM Plus 138 | 3-3 | 12, 13 | Seat map | Best seats |
| Copa Airlines | 160 | Business Class 12, Economy 132 | 3-3 | 12, 13 | Seat map | Best seats |
| Norwegian | 189 | Economy 198 | 3-3 | 1, 16, 17 | Seat map | Best seats |
| WestJet | 174 | Premium 12, Extended Comfort 24, Economy / Extended Comfort 150 | 3-3 | 16, 17 | Seat map | Best seats |
WestJet 737 MAX 8 (typical)
~174 seats · layout 3-3
Aeromexico 737 MAX 8 (typical)
~166 seats · layout 3-3
Copa Airlines 737 MAX 8 (typical)
~160 seats · layout 3-3
Aircraft type FAQ
What is this Boeing 737 MAX 8 page for?
This page groups the original Boeing 737 MAX 8 cabin schematics on Pick Your Row. You will find 4 illustrative configs across 4 airlines, each linked to a seat map. Use it when you know the aircraft type and want the airlines we have drawn for it. If you already know the carrier, start from the airlines directory. Maps here are illustrative planning sketches. Confirm the aircraft and the live seat map with your carrier before you pay for a row.
Do all Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft share one cabin layout?
No. A type name is the airframe, not one shared cabin. The 4 configs here use the same economy pattern, blocks of 3 and 3, but they are still separate airline interiors. Drawn seat counts run about 160 to 189 seats. Galleys, lavatories, and exit rows can differ by carrier and by registration. Airlines with a schematic on this page: Aeromexico, Copa Airlines, Norwegian, and WestJet.
How do airline configs on this Boeing 737 MAX 8 differ?
Each row in the comparison table is one airline interior for the Boeing 737 MAX 8, not a universal cabin. Compare the carrier, the approximate seat count (about 160 to 189 seats), the cabin counts, and the economy pattern. Every economy section on these cards uses blocks of 3 and 3. Do not mix a row number from one airline with the map of another. For a worked example, open the Aeromexico Boeing 737 MAX 8 seat map.
Are these official airline seat maps?
No. Every drawing on this page is an original illustrative schematic. Pick Your Row is not affiliated with the airlines listed here, and these are not their official seat maps. If a carrier diagram and a card disagree, trust the carrier. The methodology page explains how editorial scores differ from regulatory facts.
How should I pick a seat on a Boeing 737 MAX 8?
Match a row in the comparison table to your airline, then read that seat map before you pay for a row. Extra space often sits at an exit or a bulkhead, and the carrier sets the rules and the fee. A window or an aisle is a preference. Highlights on Pick Your Row are opinions for planning, not a seat the airline is holding for you. The best seats page on each row applies the same heuristic to that drawing. One example is the Aeromexico Boeing 737 MAX 8 best seats page. Scoring rules are in the methodology.
How do I confirm my flight is really a Boeing 737 MAX 8?
Your ticket or the airline app usually prints the aircraft type, and the assignment can still change before departure. Match that name to Boeing 737 MAX 8. Then open the airline seat map for your specific flight. Use the guide on how to verify your aircraft type. If the airline names a different aircraft, use that type instead of this page.