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Norwegian Air Shuttle: Instruments at a Glance
On Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), 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
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instrument categories
All Instruments on Norwegian Air Shuttle
| Instrument | Cabin? | Extra Seat? | Max. Dimensions | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | No | No | Max. 150 × 50 × 30 cm als aufgegebenes Sondergepäck | 50–80 EUR pro Strecke (Übergepäck-/Sondergepäckgebühr je nach Strecke und Tarif) |
| Guitar | Yes | No | Kabine: max. 55 × 40 × 23 cm (Handgepäck); aufgegeben: max. 150 × 50 × 30 cm | Kabine: im Handgepäck kostenfrei (wenn maßkonform); aufgegeben: 40–70 EUR pro Strecke je nach Tarif und Strecke |
| Violin | Yes | No | Max. 55 × 40 × 23 cm (Handgepäck) | Kostenfrei als Handgepäck |
| Double Bass | No | No | Typisch ca. 200 × 70 × 50 cm (Flightcase) — überschreitet die Standard-Gepäckmaße deutlich | 80–150 EUR pro Strecke (Übergröße-Zuschlag, variiert stark nach Strecke und Verfügbarkeit) |
| Saxophone | Yes | No | Kabine: max. 55 × 40 × 23 cm; aufgegeben: Standard-Gepäckmaße bis 150 × 50 × 30 cm | Kabine: kostenfrei (wenn maßkonform); aufgegeben: 40–70 EUR pro Strecke |
| Keyboard | No | No | Abhängig vom Modell; Stage Pianos typisch 130–150 × 40 × 20 cm; muss als Sondergepäck aufgegeben werden | 50–100 EUR pro Strecke (je nach Gewicht, Größe, Tarif und Strecke) |
| DJ Controller | Yes | No | Kabine: max. 55 × 40 × 23 cm; aufgegeben: Standard-Gepäckmaße | Kabine: kostenfrei (wenn maßkonform); aufgegeben: 40–70 EUR pro Strecke |
| Drums | No | No | Variiert je nach Konfiguration; einzelne Trommeln bis 150 × 50 × 50 cm; komplettes Set erfordert mehrere Gepäckstücke | 100–250+ EUR pro Strecke (mehrere Übergepäckstücke, Übergröße-Zuschläge) |
Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with Norwegian Air Shuttle before booking.
Details by Instrument
Cello
Norwegian transports cellos exclusively as checked special baggage — cabin carriage is not formally offered and must be negotiated individually at check-in.
Guitar
Compact guitars may travel as carry-on in Norwegian's cabin if they fit within 55 × 40 × 23 cm — all others must be checked as special baggage.
Violin
Violins fit easily into Norwegian's cabin as carry-on baggage at no extra cost.
Double Bass
The double bass travels with Norwegian exclusively as oversized checked special baggage — carriage is not guaranteed on all routes and must be registered well in advance.
Saxophone
Soprano and compact alto saxophones fit in Norwegian's cabin as carry-on; larger saxophone types must travel as checked baggage.
Keyboard
Keyboards and stage pianos travel with Norwegian as checked special baggage — cabin transport is not possible due to their dimensions.
DJ Controller
Compact DJ controllers may travel in Norwegian's cabin as carry-on — larger models must be checked as baggage.
Drums
Drum kits travel with Norwegian as checked oversized special baggage in multiple pieces — the costs and logistical effort are considerable.
Frequently Asked Questions about Norwegian Air Shuttle
- Can I bring a cello on Norwegian Air Shuttle?
- Norwegian transports cellos exclusively as checked special baggage — cabin carriage is not formally offered and must be negotiated individually at check-in.
- Can I bring a guitar on Norwegian Air Shuttle?
- Compact guitars may travel as carry-on in Norwegian's cabin if they fit within 55 × 40 × 23 cm — all others must be checked as special baggage.
- Can I bring a violin on Norwegian Air Shuttle?
- Violins fit easily into Norwegian's cabin as carry-on baggage at no extra cost.
- Can I bring a double bass on Norwegian Air Shuttle?
- The double bass travels with Norwegian exclusively as oversized checked special baggage — carriage is not guaranteed on all routes and must be registered well in advance.
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