Saxophone · Ryanair vs. easyJet
Ryanair vs. easyJet for Saxophone
Both airlines treat the saxophone comparably — Ryanair: cabin allowed, no extra seat; easyJet: cabin allowed, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Ryanair: Keine Zusatzkosten wenn als Handgepaeck akzeptiert; easyJet: Kostenlos als Handgepaeck (nur mit passendem Tarif), sonst Aufgabegepaeckgebuehr) 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Standardbuchung, Altsaxophon als Handgepaeck mitnehmen | Online (als Handgepaeck, wenn Masse passen) |
| Max. dimensions | Kabine: 55x40x20 cm. Altsaxophon in kompaktem Koffer (ca. 50x35x18 cm) passt knapp | 56 x 45 x 25 cm (grosses Handgepaeck) |
| Approx. cost | Keine Zusatzkosten wenn als Handgepaeck akzeptiert | Kostenlos als Handgepaeck (nur mit passendem Tarif), sonst Aufgabegepaeckgebuehr |
| Restrictions | Nur Altsaxophon in kompaktem Koffer. Tenor- und Baritonsaxophon muessen aufgegeben werden. Gate-Personal entscheidet. | Nur Alt- und Sopransaxophon in kompaktem Case passen als Handgepaeck |
The Rules in Detail
Ryanair (FR)
An alto saxophone in a compact case can be carried on board Ryanair as cabin baggage — larger saxophones must be checked.
Full policy: Saxophone on RyanaireasyJet (U2)
Alto and soprano saxophones fit as easyJet large cabin bag (56x45x25 cm). Tenor and baritone saxophones must be checked.
Full policy: Saxophone on easyJetFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a saxophone travel in the cabin on Ryanair?
- An alto saxophone in a compact case can be carried on board Ryanair as cabin baggage — larger saxophones must be checked.
- Can a saxophone travel in the cabin on easyJet?
- Alto and soprano saxophones fit as easyJet large cabin bag (56x45x25 cm). Tenor and baritone saxophones must be checked.
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