Violin · Iberia vs. Vueling
Iberia vs. Vueling for Violin
Both airlines treat the violin comparably — Iberia: cabin allowed, no extra seat; Vueling: cabin allowed, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Iberia: €0 (zählt als Handgepäck); Vueling: €0 in Optima/TimeFlex; im Basic-Tarif Handgepäck-Zuschlag ab ca. €12) 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Als Handgepäck, keine Voranmeldung nötig | Als Handgepäck (Tarif Optima/TimeFlex); im Basic-Tarif Handgepäck-Option zubuchen |
| Max. dimensions | max. 56x45x25 cm (Handgepäck) | max. 55x40x20 cm (Handgepäck) |
| Approx. cost | €0 (zählt als Handgepäck) | €0 in Optima/TimeFlex; im Basic-Tarif Handgepäck-Zuschlag ab ca. €12 |
| Restrictions | Zählt als eines der erlaubten Handgepäckstücke. | Im Basic-Tarif ist nur eine kleine Tasche (40x20x30 cm) enthalten. Violine zählt als großes Handgepäck. |
The Rules in Detail
Iberia (IB)
Violins can be taken into the cabin as regular carry-on baggage on Iberia at no extra charge.
Full policy: Violin on IberiaVueling (VY)
Violins can be taken into the cabin as carry-on on Vueling — on the Basic fare, the hand luggage option must be added.
Full policy: Violin on VuelingFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a violin travel in the cabin on Iberia?
- Violins can be taken into the cabin as regular carry-on baggage on Iberia at no extra charge.
- Can a violin travel in the cabin on Vueling?
- Violins can be taken into the cabin as carry-on on Vueling — on the Basic fare, the hand luggage option must be added.
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