Drums · Lufthansa vs. SWISS
Lufthansa vs. SWISS for Drums
Both airlines treat the drums comparably — Lufthansa: no cabin, no extra seat; SWISS: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Lufthansa: Sperrgut-Gebuehr pro Stueck (ca. 100–200 EUR je Stueck und Strecke); SWISS: Mehrere Gepaeckstuecke: ab ca. 60 CHF pro zusaetzliches Stueck. Sondergepaeck: 150+ CHF pro Stueck.) 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 | No | No |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Service Center (telefonisch) | Als mehrere aufgegebene Gepaeckstuecke buchen. Bei Uebergroesse SWISS Contact Center kontaktieren. |
| Max. dimensions | Jedes Stueck einzeln, max. 300 cm Gesamtumfang pro Stueck | Pro Stueck: max. 158 cm (L+B+H), 23 kg (Economy). Groessere Teile als Sondergepaeck. |
| Approx. cost | Sperrgut-Gebuehr pro Stueck (ca. 100–200 EUR je Stueck und Strecke) | Mehrere Gepaeckstuecke: ab ca. 60 CHF pro zusaetzliches Stueck. Sondergepaeck: 150+ CHF pro Stueck. |
| Restrictions | Jedes Teil wird einzeln als Sperrgut aufgegeben, max. 32 kg pro Stueck | Schlagzeug muss zerlegt und auf mehrere Flight Cases aufgeteilt werden. Voranmeldung bei vielen Stuecken empfohlen. |
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 LufthansaSWISS (LX)
A drum kit must be disassembled and transported as multiple checked baggage pieces in flight cases on SWISS.
Full policy: Drums on SWISSFrequently 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 SWISS?
- A drum kit must be disassembled and transported as multiple checked baggage pieces in flight cases on SWISS.
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