Double Bass · Iberia vs. Vueling
Iberia vs. Vueling for Double Bass
Both airlines treat the double bass comparably — Iberia: no cabin, no extra seat; Vueling: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Iberia: €100–300 (streckenabhängig); Vueling: Übergröße-Gebühr ab ca. €80–200 je Strecke) and route.
Last verified: Iberia 2026-07-10 · Vueling 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| Iberia | Vueling | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | No | No |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Aufgegebenes Sondergepäck, Voranmeldung empfohlen | Aufgegebenes Sondergepäck, telefonische Voranmeldung über Vueling (+34 931 518 158) |
| Max. dimensions | max. 300 cm Linearmaß (L+B+H) | Übersteigt alle Standard-Limits; Sondergenehmigung nötig |
| Approx. cost | €100–300 (streckenabhängig) | Übergröße-Gebühr ab ca. €80–200 je Strecke |
| Restrictions | Muss als aufgegebenes Sondergepäck transportiert werden. Flight Case Pflicht. Voranmeldung empfohlen. | Nur als aufgegebenes Sondergepäck nach Genehmigung. Flight Case Pflicht. Reine A320-Flotte – nicht auf allen Strecken möglich. |
The Rules in Detail
Iberia (IB)
The double bass must be transported as checked special baggage on Iberia — advance registration is recommended.
Full policy: Double Bass on IberiaVueling (VY)
The double bass must be transported as checked special baggage on Vueling — the all-A320 fleet means transport is not possible on all routes.
Full policy: Double Bass on VuelingFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on Iberia?
- The double bass must be transported as checked special baggage on Iberia — advance registration is recommended.
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on Vueling?
- The double bass must be transported as checked special baggage on Vueling — the all-A320 fleet means transport is not possible on all routes.
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