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Finnair: Instruments at a Glance

On Finnair (AY), 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.

allowed in cabin

extra seat possible

instrument categories

All Instruments on Finnair

Instrument	Cabin?	Extra Seat?	Max. Dimensions	Approx. Cost
Cello	Yes	Yes	Muss in den Sitzplatz passen, max. Höhe 115 cm inkl. Case	Regulärer Sitzplatzpreis der gebuchten Tarifklasse
Guitar	Yes	No	Kabine: max. 56 x 45 x 25 cm (Finnair-Handgepäckmaß); aufgegeben: Standardgepäckmaße	Kabine: kostenlos als Handgepäck; aufgegeben: reguläre Übergepäckgebühr je nach Strecke (ab ca. 40 €)
Violin	Yes	No	Kabine: max. 56 x 45 x 25 cm — Standard-Violinkoffer passt problemlos	Kostenlos als reguläres Handgepäck
Double Bass	No	No	Max. 300 cm Gurtmaß (Länge + Breite + Höhe); Gewicht je nach Strecke bis 32 kg	Ab ca. 150–250 € je nach Strecke, als Übergröße-/Übergewicht-Sondergepäck
Saxophone	Yes	No	Kabine: max. 56 x 45 x 25 cm; Altsaxophon-Koffer passt meist	Kostenlos als reguläres Handgepäck (wenn es passt); aufgegeben: reguläre Gepäckgebühr
Keyboard	No	No	Aufgegeben: max. 158 cm Gurtmaß (Standard); Übergröße bis 300 cm gegen Aufpreis	Standardgepäck: im Tarif enthalten oder ab ca. 30 €; Übergröße: ab ca. 75–150 € je nach Strecke
DJ Controller	Yes	No	Kabine: max. 56 x 45 x 25 cm; die meisten 2-Kanal-Controller passen	Kostenlos als reguläres Handgepäck
Drums	No	No	Einzelne Teile: max. 300 cm Gurtmaß; Gesamtgewicht je nach Strecke bis 32 kg pro Stück	Ab ca. 75–200 € pro Gepäckstück je nach Strecke und Gewicht; mehrere Stücke werden separat berechnet

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

Details by Instrument

Cello

Finnair allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat, which must be booked through their customer service.

Guitar

Finnair allows guitars as cabin carry-on if they fit within their generous 56 x 45 x 25 cm hand baggage dimensions.

Violin

Violins are welcome as cabin carry-on on Finnair and fit easily within the generous hand baggage dimensions.

Double Bass

Double basses are transported as checked special baggage on Finnair and must be registered at least 24 hours before departure.

Saxophone

Alto saxophones fit in Finnair's cabin as carry-on; larger saxophones need to be checked as regular baggage.

Keyboard

Keyboards are transported as checked baggage or special baggage on Finnair and require a sturdy flight case.

DJ Controller

Most DJ controllers fit as cabin carry-on on Finnair thanks to the generous 56 x 45 x 25 cm limit.

Drums

Drum kits are transported as checked special baggage on Finnair in separate pieces — advance registration is strongly recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions about Finnair

Can I bring a cello on Finnair?: Finnair allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat, which must be booked through their customer service.
Can I bring a guitar on Finnair?: Finnair allows guitars as cabin carry-on if they fit within their generous 56 x 45 x 25 cm hand baggage dimensions.
Can I bring a violin on Finnair?: Violins are welcome as cabin carry-on on Finnair and fit easily within the generous hand baggage dimensions.
Can I bring a double bass on Finnair?: Double basses are transported as checked special baggage on Finnair and must be registered at least 24 hours before departure.

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