SWISS · LX · CH
SWISS: Instruments at a Glance
On SWISS (LX), 5 of 8 instrument categories may travel in the cabin as carry-on, and 2 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
2
extra seat possible
8
instrument categories
All Instruments on SWISS
| Instrument | Cabin? | Extra Seat? | Max. Dimensions | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | Yes | Yes | Kabine (Extra-Sitz): max. 80x40x120 cm, max. 75 kg inkl. Sitz. Muss angeschnallt werden koennen. | Extra-Sitz ca. 50-100% des regulaeren Ticketpreises je Strecke (tarifabhaengig) |
| Guitar | Yes | Yes | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm (Gitarre passt selten). EXST: max. 80x40x120 cm. Aufgabe: max. 158 cm (L+B+H) | EXST: 50-100% des Ticketpreises. Aufgegebenes Gepaeck: je nach Tarif inklusive oder ab ca. 60 CHF |
| Violin | Yes | No | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. Standard-Geigenkoffer (ca. 80x25x15 cm) wird als Musikinstrument akzeptiert. | Keine Zusatzkosten — zaehlt als Handgepaeck |
| Double Bass | No | No | Aufgabegepaeck: max. 300 cm (L+B+H) als Sondergepaeck. Kontrabass ueberschreitet Standard-Masse. | Sondergepaeck-Gebuehr je nach Strecke, ca. 150-350 CHF pro Strecke |
| Saxophone | Yes | No | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. Altsaxophon-Koffer (ca. 50x35x18 cm) passt. Tenorsaxophon nur knapp. | Keine Zusatzkosten fuer Kabinengepaeck |
| Keyboard | No | No | Aufgabegepaeck: max. 158 cm (L+B+H), 23 kg (Economy). Groessere Keyboards als Sondergepaeck. | Standard-Aufgabegepaeck je nach Tarif inklusive oder ab ca. 60 CHF. Sondergepaeck: 150+ CHF |
| DJ Controller | Yes | No | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. Die meisten kompakten DJ-Controller passen. | Keine Zusatzkosten als Handgepaeck |
| Drums | No | No | Pro Stueck: max. 158 cm (L+B+H), 23 kg (Economy). Groessere Teile als Sondergepaeck. | Mehrere Gepaeckstuecke: ab ca. 60 CHF pro zusaetzliches Stueck. Sondergepaeck: 150+ CHF pro Stueck. |
Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with SWISS before booking.
Details by Instrument
Cello
SWISS allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat (EXST), which must be booked by phone through the SWISS Contact Center.
Guitar
SWISS enables guitar transport in the cabin via extra seat or as checked baggage — carry-on dimensions are usually exceeded.
Violin
SWISS accepts violins as carry-on cabin baggage — they are carried as a musical instrument in place of regular hand luggage.
Double Bass
SWISS transports double basses as pre-registered special baggage in the baggage hold — advance registration with the Contact Center is mandatory.
Saxophone
SWISS accepts alto and soprano saxophones as cabin baggage — tenor saxophones depend on case size, and baritone saxophones must be checked.
Keyboard
Keyboards must be transported as checked or special baggage in a flight case on SWISS flights.
DJ Controller
Compact DJ controllers can be carried as cabin baggage on SWISS flights.
Drums
A drum kit must be disassembled and transported as multiple checked baggage pieces in flight cases on SWISS.
Frequently Asked Questions about SWISS
- Can I bring a cello on SWISS?
- SWISS allows cellos in the cabin on an extra seat (EXST), which must be booked by phone through the SWISS Contact Center.
- Can I bring a guitar on SWISS?
- SWISS enables guitar transport in the cabin via extra seat or as checked baggage — carry-on dimensions are usually exceeded.
- Can I bring a violin on SWISS?
- SWISS accepts violins as carry-on cabin baggage — they are carried as a musical instrument in place of regular hand luggage.
- Can I bring a double bass on SWISS?
- SWISS transports double basses as pre-registered special baggage in the baggage hold — advance registration with the Contact Center is mandatory.
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