SAS Scandinavian Airlines · SK · SE
SAS Scandinavian Airlines: Instruments at a Glance
On SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SK), 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 SAS Scandinavian Airlines
| Instrument | Cabin? | Extra Seat? | Max. Dimensions | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | Yes | Yes | Max. 80 x 40 x 25 cm im Hardcase empfohlen; muss mit Gurt auf dem Sitz gesichert werden | Preis eines zusätzlichen Sitzplatzes in der gebuchten Reiseklasse (Economy ab ca. 80–250 EUR je Strecke, abhängig von Route und Verfügbarkeit) |
| Guitar | Yes | No | Kabine: max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm (reguläres Handgepäck); aufgegebenes Gepäck: max. 300 cm Gurtmaß (L+B+H) | In der Kabine: kostenlos im Rahmen des Handgepäcks; aufgegeben: je nach Tarif und Route ca. 50–70 EUR als Übergepäck bzw. inkludiert im Freigepäck |
| Violin | Yes | No | Max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm (Standard-Handgepäckmaße SAS); ein Violinkoffer passt in der Regel problemlos | Kostenlos im Rahmen des regulären Handgepäcks |
| Double Bass | No | No | Max. 300 cm Gurtmaß (L+B+H); typischer Kontrabass-Flightcase: ca. 210 x 80 x 50 cm | Ca. 100–200 EUR pro Strecke als Sondergepäck (übergroßes aufgegebenes Gepäck), abhängig von Route und Tarif |
| Saxophone | Yes | No | Max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm (SAS-Handgepäckmaße); Altsax-Koffer passen in der Regel, Tenorsax-Koffer können die Maße überschreiten | Kostenlos als Handgepäck; bei Aufgabe je nach Tarif ca. 50–70 EUR als Zusatzgepäck |
| Keyboard | No | No | Standardgepäck: max. 158 cm Gurtmaß (L+B+H); Sondergepäck: max. 300 cm Gurtmaß; 61-Tasten-Keyboard im Case: ca. 115 x 40 x 18 cm | Im Freigepäck inklusive, sofern Gewicht und Maße eingehalten; als Übergepäck/Sondergepäck ca. 50–100 EUR pro Strecke |
| DJ Controller | Yes | No | Max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm (SAS-Handgepäckmaße); die meisten 2-Kanal-Controller (z. B. Pioneer DDJ-FLX4, Traktor Kontrol S2) passen | Kostenlos als Handgepäck; bei Aufgabe im Rahmen des Freigepäcks inklusive |
| Drums | No | No | Pro Gepäckstück max. 300 cm Gurtmaß (L+B+H) und max. 32 kg; ein komplettes Schlagzeug wird in mehrere Gepäckstücke aufgeteilt | Ca. 50–100 EUR pro Gepäckstück als Übergepäck/Sondergepäck; ein volles Set (3–5 Cases) kann 200–500 EUR pro Strecke kosten |
Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with SAS Scandinavian Airlines before booking.
Details by Instrument
Cello
SAS allows cellos in the cabin on a dedicated extra seat, booked through SAS Customer Service or at the airport counter.
Guitar
SAS accepts guitars as cabin carry-on if they fit within the 55 x 40 x 23 cm hand baggage dimensions – otherwise the guitar is handled as checked baggage.
Violin
SAS accepts violins as regular cabin carry-on – a standard violin case fits comfortably within the allowed dimensions.
Double Bass
SAS transports double basses exclusively as checked special baggage in the hold – advance registration by phone with Customer Service is mandatory.
Saxophone
SAS accepts saxophones as cabin carry-on provided the case fits within the 55 x 40 x 23 cm hand baggage dimensions – this works for most alto and soprano saxophones.
Keyboard
SAS transports keyboards as checked baggage – smaller models within the standard baggage allowance, larger stage pianos as special baggage with advance registration.
DJ Controller
SAS accepts DJ controllers as cabin carry-on provided the unit in its case fits within the 55 x 40 x 23 cm hand baggage dimensions.
Drums
SAS transports drum kits as checked special baggage in multiple pieces – advance registration by phone is mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions about SAS Scandinavian Airlines
- Can I bring a cello on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
- SAS allows cellos in the cabin on a dedicated extra seat, booked through SAS Customer Service or at the airport counter.
- Can I bring a guitar on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
- SAS accepts guitars as cabin carry-on if they fit within the 55 x 40 x 23 cm hand baggage dimensions – otherwise the guitar is handled as checked baggage.
- Can I bring a violin on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
- SAS accepts violins as regular cabin carry-on – a standard violin case fits comfortably within the allowed dimensions.
- Can I bring a double bass on SAS Scandinavian Airlines?
- SAS transports double basses exclusively as checked special baggage in the hold – advance registration by phone with Customer Service is mandatory.
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