Drums · Lufthansa vs. Ryanair
Lufthansa vs. Ryanair for Drums
Both airlines treat the drums comparably — Lufthansa: no cabin, no extra seat; Ryanair: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Lufthansa: Sperrgut-Gebuehr pro Stueck (ca. 100–200 EUR je Stueck und Strecke); Ryanair: Mehrere Gepaeckstuecke erforderlich, ab 25-50 EUR pro Stueck je Strecke) 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) | Als aufgegebenes Uebergroessen-Gepaeck ueber Kundenservice anfragen |
| Max. dimensions | Jedes Stueck einzeln, max. 300 cm Gesamtumfang pro Stueck | Kabine: 55x40x20 cm (viel zu klein). Aufgabegepaeck: max. 81x119x119 cm, 20 kg pro Stueck |
| Approx. cost | Sperrgut-Gebuehr pro Stueck (ca. 100–200 EUR je Stueck und Strecke) | Mehrere Gepaeckstuecke erforderlich, ab 25-50 EUR pro Stueck je Strecke |
| Restrictions | Jedes Teil wird einzeln als Sperrgut aufgegeben, max. 32 kg pro Stueck | Schlagzeug muss auf mehrere Gepaeckstuecke aufgeteilt werden. Jedes Teil braucht ein eigenes Flight Case. Gewichtslimits beachten. |
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 LufthansaRyanair (FR)
A drum kit must be disassembled and transported as multiple checked baggage pieces in individual flight cases on Ryanair.
Full policy: Drums on RyanairFrequently 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 Ryanair?
- A drum kit must be disassembled and transported as multiple checked baggage pieces in individual flight cases on Ryanair.
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