Violin · Lufthansa vs. SWISS
Lufthansa vs. SWISS for Violin
Both airlines treat the violin comparably — Lufthansa: cabin allowed, no extra seat; SWISS: cabin allowed, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Lufthansa: Kostenlos als Handgepaeck; SWISS: Keine Zusatzkosten — zaehlt als Handgepaeck) 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 | 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) | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. Standard-Geigenkoffer (ca. 80x25x15 cm) wird als Musikinstrument akzeptiert. |
| Approx. cost | Kostenlos als Handgepaeck | Keine Zusatzkosten — zaehlt als Handgepaeck |
| Restrictions | Muss in die Gepaeckablage oder unter den Vordersitz passen | Muss ins Gepaeckfach passen. SWISS akzeptiert Violinen generell als Handgepaeck. Kein zusaetzliches Handgepaeckstueck erlaubt. |
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 LufthansaSWISS (LX)
SWISS accepts violins as carry-on cabin baggage — they are carried as a musical instrument in place of regular hand luggage.
Full policy: Violin on SWISSFrequently 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 SWISS?
- SWISS accepts violins as carry-on cabin baggage — they are carried as a musical instrument in place of regular hand luggage.
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