Saxophone · Lufthansa vs. Ryanair
Lufthansa vs. Ryanair for Saxophone
Both airlines treat the saxophone comparably — Lufthansa: cabin allowed, no extra seat; Ryanair: cabin allowed, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Lufthansa: Kostenlos als Handgepaeck (Alt/Sopran), Sondergepaeckgebuehr (Tenor/Bariton); Ryanair: Keine Zusatzkosten wenn als Handgepaeck akzeptiert) 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Online (normales Handgepaeck fuer Alt/Sopran) | Standardbuchung, Altsaxophon als Handgepaeck mitnehmen |
| Max. dimensions | 55 x 40 x 20 cm (Handgepaeck, Alt-/Sopransaxophon im Koffer) | Kabine: 55x40x20 cm. Altsaxophon in kompaktem Koffer (ca. 50x35x18 cm) passt knapp |
| Approx. cost | Kostenlos als Handgepaeck (Alt/Sopran), Sondergepaeckgebuehr (Tenor/Bariton) | Keine Zusatzkosten wenn als Handgepaeck akzeptiert |
| Restrictions | Alt- und Sopransaxophon passen in die Kabine, Tenor- und Baritonsaxophon muessen ggf. aufgegeben werden | Nur Altsaxophon in kompaktem Koffer. Tenor- und Baritonsaxophon muessen aufgegeben werden. Gate-Personal entscheidet. |
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 LufthansaRyanair (FR)
An alto saxophone in a compact case can be carried on board Ryanair as cabin baggage — larger saxophones must be checked.
Full policy: Saxophone on RyanairFrequently 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 Ryanair?
- An alto saxophone in a compact case can be carried on board Ryanair as cabin baggage — larger saxophones must be checked.
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