Ryanair 737 8200 seat map: 197 seats and the best rows

How the Ryanair Boeing 737 8200 differs from the 737 800, why it carries 197 seats, and which rows to pick for legroom, speed and a window view.

The Boeing 737 8200 is a high density version of the 737 MAX 8 built for Ryanair, which took its first one on 16 Jun 2021. Each one carries 197 seats, against 189 on the Ryanair 737 800. To make that legal, it adds an extra pair of over wing exits, so the cabin has more exit rows than the older jet.

Ryanair says passengers still get more legroom and the newer Boeing Sky Interior, with larger overhead bins and LED lighting. The cabin is all economy in a three by three layout.

Best rows for legroom: the exit rows over the wing, which Ryanair sells as extra legroom seats. Remember the usual exit row rules about age and stowing bags overhead. Best rows for a fast exit: the first few rows, which Ryanair sells at a premium. Best for a view: a window well ahead of or behind the wing, since the over wing block hides the ground.

Rows to avoid: the very back row, which sits next to the lavatories and may have restricted recline, and the row directly in front of an exit, which usually does not recline.

How to tell which jet you have: Ryanair shows the aircraft type in its booking flow and app on many flights, and flight tracking sites show the registration once a plane is assigned. Our separate Ryanair 737 800 and 737 8200 schematics let you compare the two side by side.

Last checked 26 Oct 2026 against the linked sources. Seat rules change, so confirm on your booking before you fly.

Sources and references

Outbound links to authoritative public pages. Regulatory and consumer-rights material is fact; our seat scores remain editorial. See also the Methodology & sources page.

1. Ryanair corporate news, 16 Jun 2021 . Ryanair release on its first 737 8200, confirming 197 seats versus 189 on its 737 800 fleet.
2. 14 CFR 121.585 exit seating . Reference for typical exit row eligibility rules.

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