The noisiest seats on an airplane aren't always right next to the toilets

If you're someone who values a little peace and quiet on a plane, especially if it's a flight where you may need to try and get some shut-eye, then choosing a seat that's less noisy is likely more of a priority for you.

And while steering clear of the obvious busy parts of a cabin like the toilets and galley kitchens might seem obvious, there is also another thing to consider.

Travel experts at Dollar Flight Club have shared their advice and revealed the noisiest parts of an airplane.

They explained: "On wide-body aircraft, that includes the first couple rows in the first class cabin section, near the cockpit, as well as the middle galley, located in the middle of the plane between the cabins or near the transition between classes, and the aft galley, which is located at the back of the plane, which supports the rear economy section and is used for food preparation, beverage service, and in-flight operations.

"On narrow-body aircraft, which are typically smaller with a single aisle, the bathrooms and galleys are found near the cockpit and the aft of the plane."

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But noise on a plane doesn't always come down to passenger foot traffic.

As the experts revealed, the rear section of an aircraft is especially noisy (and "noticeably bumpier and louder") due to its distance from the wings and the greater flexing of the plane's structure.

But the "loudest row" is the one right behind the wing.

"It's where the engine is and engine noise is pushed backward..., so as long as you're sitting in front of the wing, your flying experience will be much quieter than in the back sections."

As for whether it makes a difference if you're sitting at the window or in the aisle seat, the experts say it's not much.

"Aisles might be slightly less noisy than a window because you won't hear the hum of the engine or reverberation off the plane walls, but aisles have a lot more foot traffic. So, pick your own adventure there," they shared.

Of course, none of this matters if you end up with a noisy seat neighbour, but that's what noise-cancelling headphones were invented for.

WATCH: Sami Lukis shares her favourite travel websites and apps

9Travel expert Sami Lukis makes sure to check the seating configuration ahead of any flight - to do that, she admitted she "cannot live without" this website.

"My favourite travel website is 'seatguru.com'. It is incredible," she shared.

"What you do is you put your flight number and date of travel in and it will tell you the seating configuration of the aircraft that's operating your flight.

"It will tell you which are the best seats and which seats to avoid, particularly if you're going to spend a little extra money to get an exit row seat or to get a window seat."