Flying with Musical Instruments on EasyJet

Instruments in the Cabin on EasyJet Flights

To take an instrument on board it must be smaller than 30cm x 120cm x 38cm and placed in the overhead locker. Violins, violas, flutes, piccolos clarinets, trumpets and bugles fall into this category and count as one cabin bag each. You can’t book a seat for small instruments as they cannot be secured safely onto the seat.

If you’re carrying an instrument as your only cabin bag and you’re unable to fit everything in it, you can also bring a small under seat bag for free. [AMZ asins='B0CMR5YLMN,B01BGX82G8,B083TJQ1XN,B000T07XFG']

A large musical instrument of similar size to a cello regardless of shape can go in the cabin too, but you have to buy a seat for it.  If you’d prefer, you can check your instrument into the hold instead by buying a hold luggage allowance.

To book a seat for your instrument, you’ll need to add a passenger to your booking and then use ‘Mr Seat Cello’ for the passenger name. For safety reasons instruments can only be placed in window seats and the maximum height including the case is 110cm.

If you’ve already booked your flights, and need to add a musical instrument please contact EasyJet Customer Service.

Instruments as Hold Luggage on EasyJet Flights

Instruments larger than 30cm x 120cm x 38cm like a double bass or harp can’t be taken into the cabin of the aircraft and must be checked in. You’ll need to add hold luggage to your booking for these items. It is your responsibility that the instrument is packed safely and securely for transport.

We recommend you buy extra travel insurance to cover your musical instrument for your travels.