Violin · Lufthansa vs. Ryanair
Lufthansa vs. Ryanair for Violin
Both airlines treat the violin comparably — Lufthansa: cabin allowed, no extra seat; Ryanair: cabin allowed, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Lufthansa: Kostenlos als Handgepaeck; 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) | Standardbuchung, Violine als Handgepaeck mitnehmen |
| Max. dimensions | 55 x 40 x 20 cm (Handgepaeck) | Kabine: 55x40x20 cm. Violine in kompaktem Koffer (ca. 80x25x15 cm) kann akzeptiert werden, liegt aber ueber der Norm |
| Approx. cost | Kostenlos als Handgepaeck | Keine Zusatzkosten wenn als Handgepaeck akzeptiert |
| Restrictions | Muss in die Gepaeckablage oder unter den Vordersitz passen | Nur in kompaktem Geigenkoffer. Muss ins Gepaeckfach passen. Boarding-Personal entscheidet vor Ort. Am Gate kann Aufgabe verlangt werden. |
The Rules in Detail
Lufthansa (LH)
The violin may travel in the cabin free of charge as regular carry-on luggage. It fits easily into the overhead bin.
Full policy: Violin on LufthansaRyanair (FR)
A violin can be taken on board Ryanair flights in a compact case as cabin baggage, provided it fits in the overhead bin.
Full policy: Violin on RyanairFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a violin travel in the cabin on Lufthansa?
- The violin may travel in the cabin free of charge as regular carry-on luggage. It fits easily into the overhead bin.
- Can a violin travel in the cabin on Ryanair?
- A violin can be taken on board Ryanair flights in a compact case as cabin baggage, provided it fits in the overhead bin.
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