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Czech Airlines: Instruments at a Glance
On Czech Airlines (OK), 5 of 8 instrument categories may travel in the cabin as carry-on, and 1 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.
5
allowed in cabin
1
extra seat possible
8
instrument categories
All Instruments on Czech Airlines
| Instrument | Cabin? | Extra Seat? | Max. Dimensions | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | Yes | Yes | Max. 115 cm Gesamtumfang im Kabinenbereich, Sitzgurt muss sicherbar sein | 50–100 % des regulären Tarifs für den Zusatzsitz |
| Guitar | Yes | No | 55 x 45 x 25 cm (Handgepäckmaße Czech Airlines) | Kostenlos als Handgepäck, sonst Aufgabegepäck-Gebühr (ca. 25–50 EUR) |
| Violin | Yes | No | 55 x 45 x 25 cm (Handgepäckmaße), Geigenkoffer passt problemlos | Kostenlos als Handgepäck |
| Double Bass | No | No | Ca. 200 x 80 x 50 cm im Flightcase — überschreitet Kabinenmaße deutlich | 80–200 EUR Sondergepäck-Gebühr je nach Strecke und Gewicht |
| Saxophone | Yes | No | 55 x 45 x 25 cm (Handgepäckmaße); Alt- und Sopransaxophon passen meist | Kostenlos als Handgepäck |
| Keyboard | No | No | Je nach Modell 120–150 cm Länge — überschreitet Handgepäckmaße | 25–80 EUR Aufgabegepäck-Gebühr, Übergepäck ggf. zusätzlich |
| DJ Controller | Yes | No | 55 x 45 x 25 cm (Handgepäckmaße) | Kostenlos als Handgepäck |
| Drums | No | No | Mehrere Teile, Bassdrum-Case oft 60 x 60 x 45 cm+; Tom-Cases variieren | 100–300+ EUR je nach Anzahl der Gepäckstücke und Strecke |
Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with Czech Airlines before booking.
Details by Instrument
Cello
Czech Airlines allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat, which must be booked in advance by phone.
Guitar
Guitars can be brought into the cabin on Czech Airlines if they fit within the 55 x 45 x 25 cm carry-on limits.
Violin
Violins are easily accepted as carry-on luggage on Czech Airlines and fit in any overhead bin.
Double Bass
A double bass must be checked as special baggage with Czech Airlines and requires advance phone registration.
Saxophone
Alto and soprano saxophones usually fit as carry-on on Czech Airlines; tenor saxophones may exceed cabin limits.
Keyboard
Keyboards must be checked as hold baggage with Czech Airlines as they exceed carry-on dimensions.
DJ Controller
Compact DJ controllers can be taken into the cabin as carry-on on Czech Airlines if they meet size limits.
Drums
A drum kit must be checked as multiple baggage pieces with Czech Airlines — advance registration is strongly recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions about Czech Airlines
- Can I bring a cello on Czech Airlines?
- Czech Airlines allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat, which must be booked in advance by phone.
- Can I bring a guitar on Czech Airlines?
- Guitars can be brought into the cabin on Czech Airlines if they fit within the 55 x 45 x 25 cm carry-on limits.
- Can I bring a violin on Czech Airlines?
- Violins are easily accepted as carry-on luggage on Czech Airlines and fit in any overhead bin.
- Can I bring a double bass on Czech Airlines?
- A double bass must be checked as special baggage with Czech Airlines and requires advance phone registration.
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