Saxophone · Lufthansa vs. Eurowings
Lufthansa vs. Eurowings for Saxophone
Both airlines treat the saxophone comparably — Lufthansa: cabin allowed, no extra seat; Eurowings: cabin allowed, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Lufthansa: Kostenlos als Handgepaeck (Alt/Sopran), Sondergepaeckgebuehr (Tenor/Bariton); Eurowings: Kostenlos als Handgepaeck (Alt/Sopran, ab SMART-Tarif), Sondergepaeckgebuehr (Tenor/Bariton)) and route.
Last verified: Lufthansa 2026-07-10 · Eurowings 2026-07-12. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| Lufthansa | Eurowings | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Yes | Yes |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Online (normales Handgepaeck fuer Alt/Sopran) | Online (normales Handgepaeck fuer Alt/Sopran, ab SMART-Tarif) |
| Max. dimensions | 55 x 40 x 20 cm (Handgepaeck, Alt-/Sopransaxophon im Koffer) | 55 x 40 x 23 cm (Handgepaeck, Alt-/Sopransaxophon im Koffer) |
| Approx. cost | Kostenlos als Handgepaeck (Alt/Sopran), Sondergepaeckgebuehr (Tenor/Bariton) | Kostenlos als Handgepaeck (Alt/Sopran, ab SMART-Tarif), Sondergepaeckgebuehr (Tenor/Bariton) |
| Restrictions | Alt- und Sopransaxophon passen in die Kabine, Tenor- und Baritonsaxophon muessen ggf. aufgegeben werden | Alt- und Sopransaxophon passen in die Kabine. Tenor- und Baritonsaxophon muessen als Aufgabe- oder Sondergepaeck eingecheckt werden. |
The Rules in Detail
Lufthansa (LH)
Alto and soprano saxophones in their cases generally fit as cabin carry-on. Tenor and baritone saxophones usually exceed carry-on limits and must be checked as special baggage.
Full policy: Saxophone on LufthansaEurowings (EW)
Soprano and alto saxophones fit as cabin carry-on at Eurowings if the case meets the 55x40x23 cm limit. Tenor and baritone saxophones must be checked as special baggage. Carry-on is included from the SMART fare onwards.
Full policy: Saxophone on EurowingsFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a saxophone travel in the cabin on Lufthansa?
- Alto and soprano saxophones in their cases generally fit as cabin carry-on. Tenor and baritone saxophones usually exceed carry-on limits and must be checked as special baggage.
- Can a saxophone travel in the cabin on Eurowings?
- Soprano and alto saxophones fit as cabin carry-on at Eurowings if the case meets the 55x40x23 cm limit. Tenor and baritone saxophones must be checked as special baggage. Carry-on is included from the SMART fare onwards.
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