Drums · Lufthansa vs. Eurowings
Lufthansa vs. Eurowings for Drums
Both airlines treat the drums comparably — Lufthansa: no cabin, no extra seat; Eurowings: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Lufthansa: Sperrgut-Gebuehr pro Stueck (ca. 100–200 EUR je Stueck und Strecke); Eurowings: Sperrgut-Gebuehr pro Stueck (ca. 80–150 EUR je Stueck und Strecke)) 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 | No | No |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Service Center (telefonisch) | Service Center (telefonisch unter +49 221 599 882 30), mindestens 72 Stunden vor Abflug |
| Max. dimensions | Jedes Stueck einzeln, max. 300 cm Gesamtumfang pro Stueck | Jedes Stueck einzeln, max. 200 x 75 x 65 cm pro Stueck, max. 32 kg pro Stueck |
| Approx. cost | Sperrgut-Gebuehr pro Stueck (ca. 100–200 EUR je Stueck und Strecke) | Sperrgut-Gebuehr pro Stueck (ca. 80–150 EUR je Stueck und Strecke) |
| Restrictions | Jedes Teil wird einzeln als Sperrgut aufgegeben, max. 32 kg pro Stueck | Jedes Teil wird einzeln als Sperrgut aufgegeben, max. 32 kg pro Stueck, nur in stabilen Cases, routenabhaengig |
The Rules in Detail
Lufthansa (LH)
Drum kit parts must be checked individually as oversized baggage. Each piece (bass drum, toms, snare, cymbals, hardware) is handled and charged separately. Cabin transport is not possible.
Full policy: Drums on LufthansaEurowings (EW)
Drum kit parts must be checked individually as oversized baggage at Eurowings. Each piece is handled and charged separately. Pre-registration at least 72 hours before departure is mandatory. Cargo hold space varies by aircraft type.
Full policy: Drums on EurowingsFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a drums travel in the cabin on Lufthansa?
- Drum kit parts must be checked individually as oversized baggage. Each piece (bass drum, toms, snare, cymbals, hardware) is handled and charged separately. Cabin transport is not possible.
- Can a drums travel in the cabin on Eurowings?
- Drum kit parts must be checked individually as oversized baggage at Eurowings. Each piece is handled and charged separately. Pre-registration at least 72 hours before departure is mandatory. Cargo hold space varies by aircraft type.
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