Transportation of musical instruments

Transportation of musical instruments

Guitars and other musical instruments in a hard case (trunk, case) may be transported in the baggage compartment. Musical instruments in a soft case are transported in the cabin only. If the sum of the three dimensions of an instrument exceeds 115 cm, if has to be transported in the baggage compartment and, thus, packed in a hard case (trunk, case).

Transportation in the overhead bin or under the seat (as a cabin baggage piece):

A musical instrument in a soft or hard case is transported in the cabin if:

  • the sum of the three dimensions of an instrument does not exceed 115 cm,
  • the passenger has no other cabin baggage.

Transportation in a separate passenger seat

A musical instrument in a soft case is allowed to be transported in a separate passenger seat if:

  • the sum of the three dimensions of an instrument does not exceed 115 cm,
  • the musical instrument is packed in soft case or cover with handles used to secure the instrument with a belt.

If a musical instrument is transported in a separate seat, the passenger gets no additional cabin baggage allowance.
You may purchase a ticket to transport a musical instrument in a separate seat via the airline’s website or in an airticket sale agency.