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Wizz Air: Instruments at a Glance
On Wizz Air (W6), 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 Wizz Air
| Instrument | Cabin? | Extra Seat? | Max. Dimensions | Approx. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | No | No | Kabinenmaße 55 x 40 x 20 cm — Cello passt nicht | Aufgabegepäck ab 15–45 EUR online, Sondergepäck bis 70 EUR+ |
| Guitar | No | No | Kabinenmaße 55 x 40 x 20 cm — keine Standardgitarre passt | Aufgabegepäck ab 15–45 EUR online, Sondergepäck bis 55 EUR+ |
| Violin | Yes | No | 55 x 40 x 20 cm — nur mit schlankem Koffer möglich | Kostenlos als Handgepäck, wenn Maße passen |
| Double Bass | No | No | Ca. 200 x 80 x 50 cm — übersteigt alle Limits deutlich | Unklar; individuell verhandeln, typisch 100–250+ EUR |
| Saxophone | Yes | No | 55 x 40 x 20 cm — nur kompakte Altsax-Koffer passen | Kostenlos als Handgepäck, wenn es passt; Aufgabegepäck ab 15–45 EUR |
| Keyboard | No | No | Kabinenmaße 55 x 40 x 20 cm — kein Keyboard passt; max. 149 cm Umfang für Aufgabegepäck | Aufgabegepäck ab 15–45 EUR online; Übergröße bis 70 EUR+ |
| DJ Controller | Yes | No | 55 x 40 x 20 cm — die 20 cm Tiefe ist entscheidend | Kostenlos als Handgepäck; Aufgabegepäck ab 15 EUR online |
| Drums | No | No | Einzelteile jeweils unter 149 cm Gesamtumfang und 32 kg | 150–400+ EUR für ein komplettes Kit (je nach Anzahl der Gepäckstücke) |
Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with Wizz Air before booking.
Details by Instrument
Cello
Wizz Air does not allow cellos in the cabin and offers no extra seat option — the cello must be checked.
Guitar
Guitars do not fit Wizz Air's strict cabin limits (55 x 40 x 20 cm) and must be checked as hold baggage.
Violin
Violins can only go in the Wizz Air cabin if the case fits the strict 55 x 40 x 20 cm limit — many standard cases are too long.
Double Bass
Wizz Air is generally unsuitable for double bass transport — the airline may refuse carriage entirely.
Saxophone
At most an alto saxophone in a very compact case fits Wizz Air's cabin — all larger saxophones must be checked.
Keyboard
Keyboards must be checked as hold baggage on Wizz Air and are subject to strict size and weight limits.
DJ Controller
Only very compact DJ controllers fit Wizz Air's strict cabin limits (55 x 40 x 20 cm) — most models must be checked.
Drums
Drum transport with Wizz Air is extremely expensive and complicated — each piece is a separate checked baggage item.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wizz Air
- Can I bring a cello on Wizz Air?
- Wizz Air does not allow cellos in the cabin and offers no extra seat option — the cello must be checked.
- Can I bring a guitar on Wizz Air?
- Guitars do not fit Wizz Air's strict cabin limits (55 x 40 x 20 cm) and must be checked as hold baggage.
- Can I bring a violin on Wizz Air?
- Violins can only go in the Wizz Air cabin if the case fits the strict 55 x 40 x 20 cm limit — many standard cases are too long.
- Can I bring a double bass on Wizz Air?
- Wizz Air is generally unsuitable for double bass transport — the airline may refuse carriage entirely.
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