Airbus A320 (all variants) — flights, routes and airlines

Every city pair operated by the Airbus A320 (all variants) worldwide. Live schedule data, recent safety events, and operator details.

The Airbus A320 (all variants) is operated by 249 airlines across 15003 city pairs in our observed-flights dataset (last 14 days).

Top routes: AAL-CPH, ABT-DMM, ACA-MEX, ACA-MTY, ACA-NLU.

Variants and specifications

Variant First flight Typical seats Range (nm) Status
A320-100 1987 150-164 2300 out of production
A320-200 1987 150-180 3300 in service
A320neo 2014 150-194 3500 in service

Notable accidents and incidents

  • TAM 3054 TAM A320-233 199 fatalities

    Overran runway 35L at São Paulo–Congonhas in heavy rain with one thrust reverser deactivated; the aircraft struck the TAM Express cargo building. The deadliest accident in Brazilian aviation history.

  • Indonesia AirAsia 8501 Indonesia AirAsia A320-216 162 fatalities

    Crashed into the Java Sea after repeated rudder travel limiter faults caused an upset; the crew's response was inconsistent, and the aircraft stalled and entered a steep descent from which recovery was not achieved. All 162 on board perished.

  • Germanwings 9525 Germanwings A320-211 150 fatalities

    Deliberately flown into the French Alps by the first officer after he locked the captain out of the cockpit; all 150 occupants killed. Led to industry-wide changes requiring two authorised crew members on the flight deck at all times.

  • US Airways 1549 US Airways A320-214 no fatalities

    Lost thrust to both engines after a bird strike on departure from LaGuardia; Captain Sullenberger ditched in the Hudson River — all 155 occupants survived in the 'Miracle on the Hudson'.

About the Airbus A320 and A320neo

The Airbus A320 — the aircraft that pioneered fly-by-wire controls and side-stick input in a commercial airliner — first flew on 22 February 1987 and entered service with Air France in April 1988. Its digital flight envelope protections, which physically prevent pilots from exceeding structural limits, represented a major philosophical departure from the Boeing approach and sparked an industry debate about automation that continues today.

The A320neo (new engine option) entered service with Lufthansa in January 2016, pairing the existing fuselage with CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans for roughly 16-20% better fuel burn per seat than the A320ceo. Sharklet wingtip devices, standard on the neo, contribute around 4% of that gain. The A320 family as a whole — covering A318, A319, A320, and A321 — is the world's best-selling single-aisle jet programme, with over 10,000 aircraft ordered and more than 8,000 delivered. The A320 single variant page covers the baseline fuselage; accidents involving A319 or A321 airframes appear on their respective pages.

Airbus A320 (all variants) — safety & facts

Safety record

Recorded occurrences
607
Hull losses
1
Fatal accidents
27
Total fatalities
2,196
Records span
1990–2026

Based on 607 occurrences across NTSB, ASN, MAK, ATSB & Wikidata records. See full safety record →

Key facts

Manufacturer
Airbus
Typical seats
140-180 pax
Range
6,300 km
First flight
1987-02
Last fatal hull loss: 2020 View full safety record →

Color reflects time since the last recorded fatal hull-loss involving this type, drawn from public datasets (NTSB, Aviation Safety Network, Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives, Wikidata). It is not a commercial safety rating and does not normalise for flights flown, hours, or fleet size — for those, see the manufacturer or IATA Safety Report.

Notable events

  1. TAM Linhas Aéreas — 199 fatalities. Source.
  2. — 162 fatalities. Source.
  3. Indonesia AirAsia — 162 fatalities. Source.
  4. Germanwings — 150 fatalities. Source.
  5. Gulf Air — 143 fatalities. Source.

Variants

  • A320ceo — Best-selling Airbus narrow-body.
  • A320neo — Re-engined A320.

Recent airline activity

Observed 19351 active routes flown by 238 airlines in the last 30 days.

Operators: easyJet (793), Allegiant Air (593), EJU (579), IndiGo (493), Frontier Airlines (425)

Top routes: SIN–SRG, SZX–SJW, CFU–VIE, KUL–BTJ, RUH–EAM

Based on live ADS-B observations collected by FlightFinder, as of 2026-06-04.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Airbus A320 safe?
The A320 has a strong safety record across its 37-year service life with over 6,000 aircraft in service. Notable fatal events — TAM 3054, AirAsia 8501, and Germanwings 9525 — were caused by runway excursion, crew misresponse to an upset, and deliberate pilot action respectively. No A320 fatal accident has been attributed to an airframe design flaw.
How many fatal Airbus A320 accidents have there been?
The A320 variant specifically has been involved in approximately a dozen fatal hull-loss accidents since 1988. The most significant were TAM 3054 (199 fatalities, 2007), AirAsia 8501 (162, 2014), and Germanwings 9525 (150, 2015). Incidents involving the A319 or A321 variants are covered on their respective aircraft pages.
Which airline has the largest A320 fleet?
IndiGo operates the world's largest fleet of A320-family aircraft (including A320s), with over 300 A320 and A320neo combined. easyJet, Wizz Air, and American Airlines each operate over 200 A320-family aircraft. American Airlines is the world's largest overall A320-family operator by combined ceo and neo count.
What's the difference between the A320ceo and A320neo?
The A320neo (new engine option, introduced 2016) uses CFM LEAP-1A or PW1100G geared turbofan engines in place of the A320ceo's CFM56 or IAE V2500, delivering roughly 16-20% lower fuel burn. Standard sharklet wingtips on the neo contribute an additional 4% efficiency gain. The cabin is identical and the type rating is shared between ceo and neo.
How many seats does an Airbus A320 have?
The A320 typically seats 150-180 passengers. Most legacy carrier two-class layouts seat around 150-165; low-cost carrier single-class configurations reach 180-186. The A320neo in high-density layouts can seat up to 194 passengers, though most airlines use fewer seats for passenger comfort.
When was the Airbus A320 introduced?
The A320-100 entered service with Air France on 18 April 1988 — the first fly-by-wire airliner in regular commercial service. The A320-200 (with wingtip fences and extra fuel) followed shortly after. The A320neo entered service with Lufthansa on 25 January 2016.

Where the Airbus A320 (all variants) flies — and what it costs

RouteMedian fareSample size
Dublin → London €75 850 quotes
London → Dublin €92 843 quotes
London → Frankfurt €116 777 quotes
London → Munich €152 751 quotes
London → Paris €123 690 quotes
Paris → Madrid €129 661 quotes
Frankfurt → London €125 654 quotes
Amsterdam → London €142 614 quotes
London → Prague €176 588 quotes
London → Amsterdam €84 583 quotes

Top routes by sample size from the last ~30 days.

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