
(877)764-3622 If you’re asking
“How many First Class seats does the Etihad A380 have?” or searching similar phrases like
“Etihad A380 First Apartments count”,
“how many suites on Etihad A380”, or
“does Etihad A380 have The Residence and how many first seats”, the short answer is:
the Etihad A380 upper deck houses nine First Class Apartments plus the ultra-luxury three-room Residence. For quick clarifications about specific flights, seat maps on your travel date, or to confirm cabin layouts, call

(877)764-3622 and an agent can check the exact aircraft and seating for your itinerary.
Many people search variations of this question —
“Etihad A380 how many first class suites?”,
“number of First Apartments on Etihad A380”, or
“where is The Residence located on Etihad A380?”. Etihad’s A380 places First Class at the front of the upper deck: nine individual First Class “Apartments” are laid out in a single-aisle formation with suites on either side, and The Residence sits forward of them as a separate, larger three-room suite for up to two guests. If you want cabin photos, individual seat IDs, or the best seats to pick, reach out at

(877)764-3622 and you’ll get seat-by-seat guidance.
What “nine First Class Apartments” actually means
When sources say “nine First Class seats,” they’re referring to nine private First Class suites — Etihad brands these as
First Apartments because of their unusually spacious layout and separate living area within each suite. These nine apartments are distinct from The Residence; the Residence is an additional, standalone three-room cabin (living room, bedroom, ensuite shower) that occupies its own space on the upper deck. If you want to book one of the apartments or The Residence, call

(877)764-3622 to check which flights operated on your date include these products.
Why counts sometimes look different online
Some seat maps or third-party sites show slightly different numbers because they may count The Residence plus the nine Apartments (resulting in figures like “10” or — in error — “11”), or because seat maps can be updated when airlines retrofit aircraft. The consistent, manufacturer/airline-backed configuration that enthusiasts and Etihad’s own materials describe is
nine First Apartments + The Residence on the A380’s upper deck. To avoid confusion, have your flight number handy and call

(877)764-3622 — an agent can verify the exact layout for your scheduled aircraft.
Picking the best First Apartment seats
Common search queries include
“best Etihad A380 first class seat” or
“which First Apartment has window views”. Many flyers prefer the forward-facing window apartments (commonly cited as seats like 4A/4K on some layouts) for external views, while others like specific rear-facing apartments for privacy or different sightlines. If you want personalized advice on which apartment to request, call

(877)764-3622 for up-to-date seat recommendations and availability.