Flying with Musical Instruments on Lufthansa

Musical Instruments as Carry-On Item on Lufthansa Flights

You may bring your musical instrument into the cabin as carry-on luggage, as long as dimensions do not exceed 55 x 40 x 23 cm, and the weight doesn't exceed 8 kg.  The musical instrument will replace the standard carry-on item allowed, and you may not take any further item of carry-on baggage with you.  In some cases, depending on the aircraft, you may take a slightly larger instrument into the cabin, as long as it fits into the overhead locker above your seat.  However, this is not guaranteed.

Musical Instruments with Their Own Seat on Lufthansa Flight

You may buy an extra ticket for your musical instrument to take it into the cabin with you.  If your musical instrument exceeds the dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm, you must book an additional seat. This must be booked at the same time as you book your own ticket.  [AMZ asins='B0CMR5YLMN,B01BGX82G8,B083TJQ1XN,B000T07XFG']

To book a seat for your instrument, you must contact the Lufthansa Service Center. Prices for taking your musical instrument in it's own seat depend on the price of tickets available. 

Musical instruments that you wish to book to be taken with you into the cabin may not exceed the following dimension and weight specifications:    

• 155 x 42 x 25 cm (height x width x depth) for musical instruments that stand in the cabin 


• 110 x 42 x 50 cm (height x width x depth) for musical instruments strapped to the seat


• Maximum weight 75 kg 

Musical Instruments as Checked Baggage on Lufthansa Flights

You can also check in your musical instrument as an additional item of baggage as long as it complies with the excess baggage dimensions. Information about the permitted dimensions and weight limits can be found on the standard Lufthansa Baggage Information page. 

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