Guitar · Lufthansa vs. SWISS
Lufthansa vs. SWISS for Guitar
Both airlines treat the guitar comparably — Lufthansa: cabin allowed, extra seat available; SWISS: cabin allowed, extra seat available. The deciding factors are cost (Lufthansa: Kostenlos als Handgepaeck, sonst regulaerer Sitzplatzpreis; SWISS: EXST: 50-100% des Ticketpreises. Aufgegebenes Gepaeck: je nach Tarif inklusive oder ab ca. 60 CHF) and route.
Last verified: Lufthansa 2026-07-10 · SWISS 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| Lufthansa | SWISS | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Yes | Yes |
| Extra seat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat type | EXST | EXST |
| Booking channel | Online (Handgepaeck) oder Service Center (Extra Seat) | Kabine: als Handgepaeck wenn passend, oder EXST ueber Contact Center. Aufgabe: online buchbar. |
| Max. dimensions | 55 x 40 x 20 cm (Handgepaeck), darueber Extra Seat erforderlich | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm (Gitarre passt selten). EXST: max. 80x40x120 cm. Aufgabe: max. 158 cm (L+B+H) |
| Approx. cost | Kostenlos als Handgepaeck, sonst regulaerer Sitzplatzpreis | EXST: 50-100% des Ticketpreises. Aufgegebenes Gepaeck: je nach Tarif inklusive oder ab ca. 60 CHF |
| Restrictions | Muss in die Gepaeckablage passen oder auf dem Sitz fixierbar sein | Gitarre als Handgepaeck nur wenn Koffer in die Masse passt (selten). EXST bietet sichere Kabinen-Loesung. Im Aufgabegepaeck nur mit Hartschalenkoffer. |
The Rules in Detail
Lufthansa (LH)
A guitar may travel in the cabin if it fits in the overhead bin (max. 55x40x20 cm) including its case. If it exceeds these dimensions, an Extra Seat can be booked through the Service Center.
Full policy: Guitar on LufthansaSWISS (LX)
SWISS enables guitar transport in the cabin via extra seat or as checked baggage — carry-on dimensions are usually exceeded.
Full policy: Guitar on SWISSFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a guitar travel in the cabin on Lufthansa?
- A guitar may travel in the cabin if it fits in the overhead bin (max. 55x40x20 cm) including its case. If it exceeds these dimensions, an Extra Seat can be booked through the Service Center.
- Can a guitar travel in the cabin on SWISS?
- SWISS enables guitar transport in the cabin via extra seat or as checked baggage — carry-on dimensions are usually exceeded.
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