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LOT Polish Airlines: Instruments at a Glance
On LOT Polish Airlines (LO), 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 LOT Polish Airlines
| Instrument | Cabin? | Extra Seat? | Max. Dimensions | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | Yes | Yes | 115x50x30 cm (muss auf den Sitzplatz passen und angeschnallt werden) | Preis eines zusätzlichen Sitzplatzes in derselben Buchungsklasse |
| Guitar | Yes | No | 55x40x23 cm (LOT-Handgepäckmaße) | Kostenlos, sofern innerhalb der Handgepäckmaße |
| Violin | Yes | No | 55x40x23 cm (LOT-Handgepäckmaße) | Kostenlos als Handgepäck |
| Double Bass | No | No | Übergepäck; bis ca. 200x60x50 cm je nach Flugzeugtyp | Sondergepäckgebühr abhängig von Strecke und Gewicht, ab ca. 150 EUR pro Strecke |
| Saxophone | Yes | No | 55x40x23 cm (LOT-Handgepäckmaße); Alt- und Sopransaxophon passen in der Regel, Tenorsaxophon grenzwertig | Kostenlos als Handgepäck |
| Keyboard | No | No | Abhängig vom Flugzeugtyp; Standard-Aufgabegepäck bis 158 cm (L+B+H), Sondergepäck darüber | Zusätzliches Gepäckstück ab ca. 70 EUR (Kurzstrecke) bzw. 150 EUR (Langstrecke); Übergröße-Zuschlag möglich |
| DJ Controller | Yes | No | 55x40x23 cm (LOT-Handgepäckmaße) | Kostenlos als Handgepäck |
| Drums | No | No | Mehrere Gepäckstücke; Gesamtmaße je nach Set-Umfang. Einzelne Teile dürfen 158 cm (L+B+H) nicht überschreiten. | Sondergepäckgebühr pro Stück, ab ca. 70-150 EUR pro Strecke je nach Größe und Strecke |
Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with LOT Polish Airlines before booking.
Details by Instrument
Cello
LOT Polish Airlines allows cellos in the cabin on a dedicated extra seat, which must be booked through the LOT Contact Center.
Guitar
LOT Polish Airlines allows guitars in the cabin provided they fit within the carry-on dimensions of 55x40x23 cm in a case or gig bag.
Violin
LOT Polish Airlines allows violins in the cabin as standard carry-on baggage, provided they fit within the 55x40x23 cm dimensions.
Double Bass
LOT Polish Airlines transports double basses exclusively as checked special baggage, which must be registered in advance through the LOT Contact Center.
Saxophone
LOT Polish Airlines allows alto and soprano saxophones in the cabin as carry-on baggage, provided they fit within the 55x40x23 cm dimensions.
Keyboard
LOT Polish Airlines transports keyboards as checked baggage; stage pianos and larger models must be pre-registered as special baggage.
DJ Controller
LOT Polish Airlines allows compact DJ controllers in the cabin as carry-on baggage, provided they fit within the 55x40x23 cm dimensions.
Drums
LOT Polish Airlines transports drum kits as checked special baggage, with each component packed individually and pre-registered through the LOT Contact Center.
Frequently Asked Questions about LOT Polish Airlines
- Can I bring a cello on LOT Polish Airlines?
- LOT Polish Airlines allows cellos in the cabin on a dedicated extra seat, which must be booked through the LOT Contact Center.
- Can I bring a guitar on LOT Polish Airlines?
- LOT Polish Airlines allows guitars in the cabin provided they fit within the carry-on dimensions of 55x40x23 cm in a case or gig bag.
- Can I bring a violin on LOT Polish Airlines?
- LOT Polish Airlines allows violins in the cabin as standard carry-on baggage, provided they fit within the 55x40x23 cm dimensions.
- Can I bring a double bass on LOT Polish Airlines?
- LOT Polish Airlines transports double basses exclusively as checked special baggage, which must be registered in advance through the LOT Contact Center.
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