Azerbaijan Airlines · Airbus
Azerbaijan Airlines Business Class on the A340-500
From $1,950 · save 55% · lie-flat, 2-2-2 layout on the 787-8 (18 seats) — not every seat has direct aisle access given the layout.
Quick answers
At a glance
Does Azerbaijan Airlines fly the A340-500?
Yes — the Airbus A340-500 is part of Azerbaijan Airlines's fleet. Azerbaijan Airlines Business Class on this aircraft delivers lie-flat, 2-2-2 layout on the 787-8 (18 seats) — not every seat has direct aisle access given the layout, with seat width 21 inches (787-8) and length 76 inches, fully flat (787-8).
What is Azerbaijan Airlines business class like on the A340-500?
Azerbaijan Airlines Business Class: Lie-flat, 2-2-2 layout on the 787-8 (18 seats) — not every seat has direct aisle access given the layout. Ultra-long-range A340 variant — only a handful of operators (Etihad, Thai retired, Singapore retired). Last commercial flights ~2019-2020. Premium cabins reflect 2000s-era hardware.
How much can I save flying Azerbaijan Airlines on the A340-500?
Consolidator fares from $1,950 — about 55% below published retail. You earn full AZAL Miles miles.
At a glance
Azerbaijan Airlines A340-500 — quick reference
| Aircraft | Airbus Airbus A340-500 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Twin-aisle widebody |
| Cabin product | Azerbaijan Airlines Business Class — lie-flat, 2-2-2 layout on the 787-8 (18 seats) — not every seat has direct aisle access given the layout |
| Seat dimensions | Width 21 inches (787-8) · length 76 inches, fully flat (787-8) |
| Consolidator fare from | $1,950 (about 55% below published) |
| Loyalty program | AZAL Miles |
| Last verified | 2026-05-03 |
Cabin product
Azerbaijan Airlines azerbaijan airlines business class on the A340-500
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is the national carrier, flying from Baku to 57 destinations on a fleet that includes the Boeing 787-8, the older A340-500, and the 767-300ER. The 787's business cabin is a genuine lie-flat product (18 seats, 2-2-2) — comfortable for sleeping per flown reviews, though cabin aesthetics draw mixed feedback and reviewers note business class doesn't always receive priority boarding or check-in.
About the A340-500: Ultra-long-range A340 variant — only a handful of operators (Etihad, Thai retired, Singapore retired). Last commercial flights ~2019-2020. Premium cabins reflect 2000s-era hardware.
A340-500 strengths
Why the A340-500 works for premium cabin
- Historical ultra-long-haul capability (one of the longest commercial nonstops in the 2000s)
Caveats
Things to verify before booking A340-500
- Effectively retired from commercial service — schedules with this aircraft type rare
- Older cabin technology throughout
- If listed on a current schedule, verify operational substitution (likely a placeholder)
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Booking strategy
How to book Azerbaijan Airlines on the A340-500
Verify the actual aircraft on your flight
Aircraft type is shown on your booking confirmation but operational substitutions happen — older or newer metal sometimes replaces the scheduled aircraft. Confirm the assigned aircraft 24-48 hours before departure via the airline app or operational status page; if the substitution downgrades cabin product, we can request reseat or recompensation.
Pick the right route for this aircraft
Widebody A340-500 routes are typically the long-haul flagships — that's where Azerbaijan Airlines concentrates its newest cabin product. The shorter routes within the fleet may use older retrofit configs with smaller seats and fewer amenities.
Time-of-day matters
On overnight long-haul flights, the A340-500 cabin product directly affects sleep quality. Widebody humidity and noise levels at cruise are notably better than narrow-body equivalents. Departure-time selection (avoiding 4-6am arrivals) compounds the cabin investment.
Loyalty earning
All consolidator fares are regular Azerbaijan Airlines tickets booked under your name — you earn full AZAL Miles miles, status credits, and elite-tier benefits. Business class typically earns 100-125% of distance flown.
Standard airline page
Or browse the standard Azerbaijan Airlines page
For the full airline guide — cabin details across all fleet types, top routes, lounges, and ratings sources — see the standard Azerbaijan Airlines page. The pricing and consolidator inventory is the same; this page focuses on the A340-500-specific cabin context.
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