Guitar · SWISS vs. Austrian Airlines
SWISS vs. Austrian Airlines for Guitar
Both airlines treat the guitar comparably — SWISS: cabin allowed, extra seat available; Austrian Airlines: cabin allowed, extra seat available. The deciding factors are cost (SWISS: EXST: 50-100% des Ticketpreises. Aufgegebenes Gepaeck: je nach Tarif inklusive oder ab ca. 60 CHF; Austrian Airlines: EXST: 50-100% Ticketpreis. Aufgegebenes Gepaeck: je nach Tarif inklusive oder ab ca. 50-70 EUR) and route.
Last verified: SWISS 2026-07-10 · Austrian Airlines 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| SWISS | Austrian Airlines | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Yes | Yes |
| Extra seat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat type | EXST | EXST |
| Booking channel | Kabine: als Handgepaeck wenn passend, oder EXST ueber Contact Center. Aufgabe: online buchbar. | Handgepaeck wenn passend, EXST ueber Service Team, oder aufgegebenes Gepaeck online |
| Max. dimensions | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm (Gitarre passt selten). EXST: max. 80x40x120 cm. Aufgabe: max. 158 cm (L+B+H) | Handgepaeck: max. 55x40x23 cm. EXST: max. 80x40x120 cm. Aufgabe: max. 158 cm (L+B+H), 23 kg |
| Approx. cost | EXST: 50-100% des Ticketpreises. Aufgegebenes Gepaeck: je nach Tarif inklusive oder ab ca. 60 CHF | EXST: 50-100% Ticketpreis. Aufgegebenes Gepaeck: je nach Tarif inklusive oder ab ca. 50-70 EUR |
| Restrictions | Gitarre als Handgepaeck nur wenn Koffer in die Masse passt (selten). EXST bietet sichere Kabinen-Loesung. Im Aufgabegepaeck nur mit Hartschalenkoffer. | Gitarre passt selten als Handgepaeck. EXST fuer sicheren Kabinentransport. Im Aufgabegepaeck nur mit Hartschalenkoffer. |
The Rules in Detail
SWISS (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 SWISSAustrian Airlines (OS)
Austrian Airlines enables guitar transport in the cabin via extra seat or as checked baggage — a standard guitar case exceeds carry-on dimensions.
Full policy: Guitar on Austrian AirlinesFrequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Can a guitar travel in the cabin on Austrian Airlines?
- Austrian Airlines enables guitar transport in the cabin via extra seat or as checked baggage — a standard guitar case exceeds carry-on dimensions.
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