Double Bass · Ryanair vs. easyJet

Ryanair vs. easyJet for Double Bass

Both airlines treat the double bass comparably — Ryanair: no cabin, no extra seat; easyJet: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Ryanair: Nicht anwendbar — Transport wird in der Regel abgelehnt; easyJet: Nicht anwendbar) and route.

Last verified: Ryanair 2026-07-10 · easyJet 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.

Head-to-Head

Ryanair easyJet
Cabin No No
Extra seat No No
Seat type N/A N/A
Booking channel Kontaktaufnahme mit Ryanair-Kundenservice erforderlich; wird generell nicht akzeptiert Generell nicht akzeptiert
Max. dimensions Kontrabass ueberschreitet alle Ryanair-Gepaecklimits (Kabine und Aufgabe) Ueberschreitet easyJet-Gepaeckgrenzen
Approx. cost Nicht anwendbar — Transport wird in der Regel abgelehnt Nicht anwendbar
Restrictions Ryanair akzeptiert Kontrabaesse generell nicht, da sie die maximalen Aufgabegepaeck-Masse ueberschreiten. Alternative Transportwege empfohlen. easyJet akzeptiert in der Regel keine Kontrabaesse. Das Instrument ueberschreitet saemtliche Gepaeckgrenzen.

The Rules in Detail

Ryanair (FR)

Ryanair generally does not accept double basses in the cabin or as checked baggage — alternative transport is necessary.

Full policy: Double Bass on Ryanair

easyJet (U2)

easyJet generally does not accept double basses. The instrument exceeds both carry-on and checked baggage limits. No Extra Seat option is available.

Full policy: Double Bass on easyJet

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a double bass travel in the cabin on Ryanair?
Ryanair generally does not accept double basses in the cabin or as checked baggage — alternative transport is necessary.
Can a double bass travel in the cabin on easyJet?
easyJet generally does not accept double basses. The instrument exceeds both carry-on and checked baggage limits. No Extra Seat option is available.

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