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easyJet: Instruments at a Glance
On easyJet (U2), 4 of 8 instrument categories may travel in the cabin as carry-on, and 0 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.
4
allowed in cabin
0
extra seat possible
8
instrument categories
All Instruments on easyJet
| Instrument | Cabin? | Extra Seat? | Max. Dimensions | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | No | No | Aufgabegepaeck max. 275 cm linear (L+B+H), max. 32 kg | Ab ca. 30–48 GBP je Strecke fuer Aufgabegepaeck, Sondergepaeckzuschlag moeglich |
| Guitar | Yes | No | 56 x 45 x 25 cm (grosses Handgepaeck, nur mit passendem Tarif) | Kostenlos als grosses Handgepaeck (nur mit passendem Tarif), sonst Aufgabegepaeckgebuehr |
| Violin | Yes | No | 56 x 45 x 25 cm (grosses Handgepaeck) | Kostenlos als Handgepaeck (nur mit passendem Tarif) |
| Double Bass | No | No | Ueberschreitet easyJet-Gepaeckgrenzen | Nicht anwendbar |
| Saxophone | Yes | No | 56 x 45 x 25 cm (grosses Handgepaeck) | Kostenlos als Handgepaeck (nur mit passendem Tarif), sonst Aufgabegepaeckgebuehr |
| Keyboard | No | No | 275 cm Linearmass (Laenge + Breite + Hoehe), max. 32 kg | Aufgabegepaeckgebuehr (ca. 30–65 GBP je Strecke, abhaengig von Gewicht und Strecke) |
| DJ Controller | Yes | No | 56 x 45 x 25 cm (grosses Handgepaeck) | Kostenlos als Handgepaeck (nur mit passendem Tarif) |
| Drums | No | No | 275 cm Linearmass pro Stueck, max. 32 kg pro Stueck | Aufgabegepaeckgebuehr pro Stueck (ca. 30–65 GBP je Stueck und Strecke) |
Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with easyJet before booking.
Details by Instrument
Cello
easyJet does not allow cellos in the cabin and does not offer an Extra Seat option for instruments. A cello must be transported as checked special baggage, though acceptance is not guaranteed and depends on availability.
Guitar
A guitar may only travel in the easyJet cabin if it fits within carry-on dimensions (56x45x25 cm) including its case. This is only realistic with very small guitars or ukuleles. Larger guitars must be checked.
Violin
The violin fits easily as carry-on in the easyJet cabin. You need a fare that includes a large cabin bag (56x45x25 cm).
Double Bass
easyJet generally does not accept double basses. The instrument exceeds both carry-on and checked baggage limits. No Extra Seat option is available.
Saxophone
Alto and soprano saxophones fit as easyJet large cabin bag (56x45x25 cm). Tenor and baritone saxophones must be checked.
Keyboard
Keyboards must be transported as checked baggage on easyJet. The linear measurement (length + width + height) must not exceed 275 cm, weight maximum 32 kg.
DJ Controller
Compact DJ controllers fit as easyJet large cabin bag (56x45x25 cm), provided a fare with large cabin bag has been booked.
Drums
Drum parts must be checked individually as hold baggage on easyJet. Each piece must not exceed 275 cm linear measurement and 32 kg. Note the limit of max. 3 checked bags per passenger.
Frequently Asked Questions about easyJet
- Can I bring a cello on easyJet?
- easyJet does not allow cellos in the cabin and does not offer an Extra Seat option for instruments. A cello must be transported as checked special baggage, though acceptance is not guaranteed and depends on availability.
- Can I bring a guitar on easyJet?
- A guitar may only travel in the easyJet cabin if it fits within carry-on dimensions (56x45x25 cm) including its case. This is only realistic with very small guitars or ukuleles. Larger guitars must be checked.
- Can I bring a violin on easyJet?
- The violin fits easily as carry-on in the easyJet cabin. You need a fare that includes a large cabin bag (56x45x25 cm).
- Can I bring a double bass on easyJet?
- easyJet generally does not accept double basses. The instrument exceeds both carry-on and checked baggage limits. No Extra Seat option is available.
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