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Emirates: Instruments at a Glance

On Emirates (EK), 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.

5

allowed in cabin

2

extra seat possible

8

instrument categories

All Instruments on Emirates

Instrument Cabin? Extra Seat? Max. Dimensions Approx. Cost
Cello Yes Yes max. 55x38x20 cm (Handgepäck); Sitzplatz-Maße bei Extra Seat Extra Seat: regulärer Economy-Tarif abzüglich Steuern/Gebühren (streckenabhängig)
Guitar Yes Yes max. 55x38x20 cm (Handgepäck) €0 als Handgepäck; Extra Seat zum regulären Tarif; aufgegeben: oft im 30-kg-Freigepäck
Violin Yes No max. 55x38x20 cm (Handgepäck), max. 7 kg €0 (zählt als Handgepäck)
Double Bass No No Übersteigt alle Standard-Limits; Vorabgenehmigung zwingend Sondergepäck-Gebühr ab ca. $200–500 je Strecke
Saxophone Yes No max. 55x38x20 cm (Handgepäck) €0 als Handgepäck; aufgegeben: oft im 30-kg-Freigepäck
Keyboard No No max. 150 cm linear (regulär), darüber Sondergepäck Oft im 30-kg-Freigepäck; Übergröße ab ca. $150
DJ Controller Yes No max. 55x38x20 cm (Handgepäck) €0 als Handgepäck; aufgegeben: oft im 30-kg-Freigepäck
Drums No No Mehrere Gepäckstücke, jeweils max. 150 cm linear Oft im 30-kg-Freigepäck; Übergepäck ab ca. $50 pro Stück; Übergröße ab ca. $150

Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with Emirates before booking.

Details by Instrument

Cello

Cellos can travel in the cabin on an extra seat with Emirates — their all-wide-body fleet (A380, 777) provides ideal conditions.

Guitar

Guitars may be brought into the cabin as carry-on (55x38x20 cm) or on an extra seat with Emirates — 30 kg free baggage also makes checking often free.

Violin

Violins can be taken into the cabin as regular carry-on on Emirates at no extra charge — wide-body overhead bins offer generous space.

Double Bass

The double bass must be pre-registered as checked special baggage through Emirates Special Services — wide-body holds are large enough.

Saxophone

Emirates carries soprano and alto saxophones in the cabin — larger models often travel free as checked baggage thanks to 30 kg free allowance.

Keyboard

Keyboards are checked as baggage on Emirates — the generous 30 kg free allowance often makes this free of charge.

DJ Controller

Compact DJ controllers can go in the Emirates cabin — larger models travel free as checked baggage thanks to 30 kg free allowance.

Drums

Drum kit parts travel as checked baggage on Emirates — the wide-body fleet and 30 kg free baggage make Emirates an excellent choice for drummers.

Frequently Asked Questions about Emirates

Can I bring a cello on Emirates?
Cellos can travel in the cabin on an extra seat with Emirates — their all-wide-body fleet (A380, 777) provides ideal conditions.
Can I bring a guitar on Emirates?
Guitars may be brought into the cabin as carry-on (55x38x20 cm) or on an extra seat with Emirates — 30 kg free baggage also makes checking often free.
Can I bring a violin on Emirates?
Violins can be taken into the cabin as regular carry-on on Emirates at no extra charge — wide-body overhead bins offer generous space.
Can I bring a double bass on Emirates?
The double bass must be pre-registered as checked special baggage through Emirates Special Services — wide-body holds are large enough.

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