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Austrian Airlines: Instruments at a Glance
On Austrian Airlines (OS), 5 of 8 instrument categories may travel in the cabin as carry-on, and 2 can travel on an extra seat (CBBG). Dimensions, costs and booking channels differ per instrument — the table below shows every category in detail. Last verified: 2026-07-10.
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allowed in cabin
2
extra seat possible
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instrument categories
All Instruments on Austrian Airlines
| Instrument | Cabin? | Extra Seat? | Max. Dimensions | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | Yes | Yes | Kabine (Extra-Sitz): max. 80x40x120 cm. Muss angeschnallt werden koennen. | Extra-Sitz ca. 50-100% des regulaeren Ticketpreises je Strecke |
| Guitar | Yes | Yes | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. EXST: max. 80x40x120 cm. Aufgabe: max. 158 cm (L+B+H), 23 kg | EXST: 50-100% Ticketpreis. Aufgegebenes Gepaeck: je nach Tarif inklusive oder ab ca. 50-70 EUR |
| Violin | Yes | No | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. Geigenkoffer wird als Musikinstrument in der Kabine akzeptiert. | Keine Zusatzkosten |
| Double Bass | No | No | Sondergepaeck: max. 300 cm (L+B+H). Kontrabass ueberschreitet Standard-Aufgabegepaeck-Masse. | Sondergepaeck-Gebuehr je nach Strecke, ca. 150-300 EUR pro Strecke |
| Saxophone | Yes | No | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. Altsaxophon-Koffer (ca. 50x35x18 cm) passt. | Keine Zusatzkosten fuer Kabinengepaeck |
| Keyboard | No | No | Aufgabegepaeck: max. 158 cm (L+B+H), 23 kg (Economy). Groessere Keyboards als Sondergepaeck. | Standard-Aufgabegepaeck je nach Tarif inklusive oder ab ca. 50-70 EUR. Sondergepaeck: 150+ EUR |
| DJ Controller | Yes | No | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. Kompakte DJ-Controller passen. | Keine Zusatzkosten als Handgepaeck |
| Drums | No | No | Pro Stueck: max. 158 cm (L+B+H), 23 kg (Economy). Groessere Teile als Sondergepaeck. | Mehrere Gepaeckstuecke: ab ca. 50-70 EUR pro zusaetzliches Stueck. Sondergepaeck: 150+ EUR pro Stueck. |
Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with Austrian Airlines before booking.
Details by Instrument
Cello
Austrian Airlines allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat (EXST), which must be booked by phone through the Service Team.
Guitar
Austrian Airlines enables guitar transport in the cabin via extra seat or as checked baggage — a standard guitar case exceeds carry-on dimensions.
Violin
Austrian Airlines accepts violins as cabin baggage — the instrument is carried in place of regular hand luggage.
Double Bass
Austrian Airlines transports double basses as pre-registered special baggage in the cargo hold — advance phone registration with the Service Team is mandatory.
Saxophone
Austrian Airlines accepts alto and soprano saxophones as cabin baggage — larger saxophones must be checked.
Keyboard
Keyboards must be transported as checked or special baggage in a flight case on Austrian Airlines.
DJ Controller
Compact DJ controllers can be carried as cabin baggage on Austrian Airlines flights.
Drums
A drum kit must be disassembled and transported as multiple checked baggage pieces in flight cases on Austrian Airlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Austrian Airlines
- Can I bring a cello on Austrian Airlines?
- Austrian Airlines allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat (EXST), which must be booked by phone through the Service Team.
- Can I bring a guitar on Austrian Airlines?
- Austrian Airlines enables guitar transport in the cabin via extra seat or as checked baggage — a standard guitar case exceeds carry-on dimensions.
- Can I bring a violin on Austrian Airlines?
- Austrian Airlines accepts violins as cabin baggage — the instrument is carried in place of regular hand luggage.
- Can I bring a double bass on Austrian Airlines?
- Austrian Airlines transports double basses as pre-registered special baggage in the cargo hold — advance phone registration with the Service Team is mandatory.
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