Choosing a Seat on the Coach: Which Seat Suits Whom?

How front, middle and rear seats differ; 2+1 and 2+2 layouts, single seats and choosing a seat when travelling with children.

Didim Seyahat Editors 17 September 2026 6 min read

Two passengers paying the same fare on the same coach can have very different journeys depending on the seat they choose. On long routes, your seat directly determines your comfort; on short routes, how easy it is to get on and off matters more. In this article we explain how the seats differ and which one suits whom.

The Difference Between 2+1 and 2+2 Layouts

There are two basic layouts on intercity coaches. In the 2+1 layout there is a pair of seats on one side and a single seat on the other; the seats are wider, and the single seat lets you travel without anyone next to you. In the 2+2 layout there are pairs of seats on both sides, and the coach carries more passengers.

On Didim Seyahat routes, long-distance services mostly use 2+1 coaches, while short routes such as Didim–Izmir use 2+2 coaches. Before you buy, you can see which layout a service has in the coach details on the journey card, and when you open the seat plan you can see the seating arrangement directly.

Front, Middle and Rear Seats

Front seats are convenient for getting on and off, the window seats have an open view, and the coach's movement is felt less here. On the other hand, the front door opening and closing and passengers getting on and off can interrupt your sleep.

The middle section is the most balanced choice for most passengers: it is away from the wheels, so there are fewer bumps, and it is also away from the door traffic. If you plan to sleep on a long journey, the window seats in the middle rows are a good choice.

If you are travelling overnight, take a look at our tips for overnight journeys as well. Rear seats usually stay emptier, so you are more likely to travel without anyone next to you. However, being close to the wheels and to the toilet traffic can make them less comfortable on long routes.

What you see on the seat planFree seats, occupied seats and seats reserved for passengers travelling alone are marked on the plan. Once you have chosen your seat, you enter the passenger details and go on to payment.

Which Seat for Whom?

If you want to sleep: the middle section, by the window; the single seat on a 2+1 layout.
If you need to get off early: the front section, on the aisle side.
If you are travelling with children: the front-to-middle section, in rows not too close to the toilet or the steps.
If you get travel sick: as far forward as possible, in rows away from the wheels.
If you would rather not have anyone next to you: the row of single seats on a 2+1 layout.