Double Bass · Turkish Airlines vs. Emirates
Turkish Airlines vs. Emirates for Double Bass
Both airlines treat the double bass comparably — Turkish Airlines: no cabin, no extra seat; Emirates: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Turkish Airlines: Sondergepäck-Gebühr ab ca. €100–300 je Strecke; Emirates: Sondergepäck-Gebühr ab ca. $200–500 je Strecke) and route.
Last verified: Turkish Airlines 2026-07-10 · Emirates 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| Turkish Airlines | Emirates | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | No | No |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Aufgegebenes Sondergepäck, Voranmeldung über TK-Callcenter (+90 212 444 0849) oder Online-Formular | Aufgegebenes Sondergepäck, Voranmeldung über Emirates Special Services (+971 600 555 555) |
| Max. dimensions | Übersteigt alle Standard-Limits; Vorabgenehmigung nötig | Übersteigt alle Standard-Limits; Vorabgenehmigung zwingend |
| Approx. cost | Sondergepäck-Gebühr ab ca. €100–300 je Strecke | Sondergepäck-Gebühr ab ca. $200–500 je Strecke |
| Restrictions | Nur als aufgegebenes Sondergepäck. Flight Case Pflicht. Voranmeldung mind. 72 Stunden. Wide-Body bevorzugt. | Nur als aufgegebenes Sondergepäck. Flight Case Pflicht. Voranmeldung mind. 72 Stunden. Wide-Body-Frachträume ausreichend groß. |
The Rules in Detail
Turkish Airlines (TK)
The double bass must be pre-registered as checked special baggage on Turkish Airlines — their wide-body fleet offers good transport options.
Full policy: Double Bass on Turkish AirlinesEmirates (EK)
The double bass must be pre-registered as checked special baggage through Emirates Special Services — wide-body holds are large enough.
Full policy: Double Bass on EmiratesFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on Turkish Airlines?
- The double bass must be pre-registered as checked special baggage on Turkish Airlines — their wide-body fleet offers good transport options.
- Can a double bass travel in the cabin on Emirates?
- The double bass must be pre-registered as checked special baggage through Emirates Special Services — wide-body holds are large enough.
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