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Ryanair: Instruments at a Glance
On Ryanair (FR), 3 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.
3
allowed in cabin
0
extra seat possible
8
instrument categories
All Instruments on Ryanair
| Instrument | Cabin? | Extra Seat? | Max. Dimensions | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | No | No | Kabine: 55x40x20 cm (zu klein fuer Cello). Aufgabegepaeck: max. 81x119x119 cm, 20 kg | Aufgabegepaeck ab 25-50 EUR je Strecke, Uebergroesse ggf. zusaetzlich |
| Guitar | No | No | Kabine: 55x40x20 cm (Gitarre passt nicht). Aufgabegepaeck: max. 81x119x119 cm, 20 kg | Aufgegebenes Gepaeck ab 25-50 EUR je Strecke |
| Violin | Yes | No | Kabine: 55x40x20 cm. Violine in kompaktem Koffer (ca. 80x25x15 cm) kann akzeptiert werden, liegt aber ueber der Norm | Keine Zusatzkosten wenn als Handgepaeck akzeptiert |
| Double Bass | No | No | Kontrabass ueberschreitet alle Ryanair-Gepaecklimits (Kabine und Aufgabe) | Nicht anwendbar — Transport wird in der Regel abgelehnt |
| Saxophone | Yes | No | Kabine: 55x40x20 cm. Altsaxophon in kompaktem Koffer (ca. 50x35x18 cm) passt knapp | Keine Zusatzkosten wenn als Handgepaeck akzeptiert |
| Keyboard | No | No | Kabine: 55x40x20 cm (zu klein). Aufgabegepaeck: max. 81x119x119 cm, 20 kg | Aufgegebenes Gepaeck ab 25-50 EUR je Strecke, Uebergroesse ggf. zusaetzlich |
| DJ Controller | Yes | No | Kabine: 55x40x20 cm. Kompakte DJ-Controller (z.B. Pioneer DDJ-200, ca. 48x25x6 cm) passen | Keine Zusatzkosten wenn als Handgepaeck akzeptiert |
| Drums | No | No | Kabine: 55x40x20 cm (viel zu klein). Aufgabegepaeck: max. 81x119x119 cm, 20 kg pro Stueck | Mehrere Gepaeckstuecke erforderlich, ab 25-50 EUR pro Stueck je Strecke |
Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with Ryanair before booking.
Details by Instrument
Cello
Ryanair does not allow cellos in the cabin; the instrument must be transported as checked baggage in a hard-shell flight case.
Guitar
Guitars do not fit Ryanair's strict cabin baggage limits and must be transported as checked baggage in a flight case.
Violin
A violin can be taken on board Ryanair flights in a compact case as cabin baggage, provided it fits in the overhead bin.
Double Bass
Ryanair generally does not accept double basses in the cabin or as checked baggage — alternative transport is necessary.
Saxophone
An alto saxophone in a compact case can be carried on board Ryanair as cabin baggage — larger saxophones must be checked.
Keyboard
Keyboards must be transported as checked baggage in a flight case on Ryanair, as they exceed cabin baggage dimensions.
DJ Controller
Very compact DJ controllers can be taken on Ryanair flights as cabin baggage; larger models must be checked.
Drums
A drum kit must be disassembled and transported as multiple checked baggage pieces in individual flight cases on Ryanair.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ryanair
- Can I bring a cello on Ryanair?
- Ryanair does not allow cellos in the cabin; the instrument must be transported as checked baggage in a hard-shell flight case.
- Can I bring a guitar on Ryanair?
- Guitars do not fit Ryanair's strict cabin baggage limits and must be transported as checked baggage in a flight case.
- Can I bring a violin on Ryanair?
- A violin can be taken on board Ryanair flights in a compact case as cabin baggage, provided it fits in the overhead bin.
- Can I bring a double bass on Ryanair?
- Ryanair generally does not accept double basses in the cabin or as checked baggage — alternative transport is necessary.
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