Double Bass · Lufthansa vs. Ryanair
Lufthansa vs. Ryanair for Double Bass
Both airlines treat the double bass comparably — Lufthansa: no cabin, no extra seat; Ryanair: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Lufthansa: Sondergepaeckgebuehr (ca. 100–200 EUR je Strecke, streckenabhaengig); Ryanair: Nicht anwendbar — Transport wird in der Regel abgelehnt) and route.
Last verified: Lufthansa 2026-07-10 · Ryanair 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| Lufthansa | Ryanair | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | No | No |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Service Center (telefonisch) oder am Flughafen | Kontaktaufnahme mit Ryanair-Kundenservice erforderlich; wird generell nicht akzeptiert |
| Max. dimensions | 200 x 75 x 60 cm | Kontrabass ueberschreitet alle Ryanair-Gepaecklimits (Kabine und Aufgabe) |
| Approx. cost | Sondergepaeckgebuehr (ca. 100–200 EUR je Strecke, streckenabhaengig) | Nicht anwendbar — Transport wird in der Regel abgelehnt |
| Restrictions | Muss in stabilem Flightcase transportiert werden, max. 32 kg pro Stueck | Ryanair akzeptiert Kontrabaesse generell nicht, da sie die maximalen Aufgabegepaeck-Masse ueberschreiten. Alternative Transportwege empfohlen. |
The Rules in Detail
Lufthansa (LH)
The double bass is too large for the cabin and must be checked as special baggage. Maximum dimensions are 200x75x60 cm. A sturdy flight case is mandatory.
Full policy: Double Bass on LufthansaRyanair (FR)
Ryanair generally does not accept double basses in the cabin or as checked baggage — alternative transport is necessary.
Full policy: Double Bass on RyanairFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on Lufthansa?
- The double bass is too large for the cabin and must be checked as special baggage. Maximum dimensions are 200x75x60 cm. A sturdy flight case is mandatory.
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on Ryanair?
- Ryanair generally does not accept double basses in the cabin or as checked baggage — alternative transport is necessary.
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