Drums · Turkish Airlines vs. Emirates
Turkish Airlines vs. Emirates for Drums
Both airlines treat the drums comparably — Turkish Airlines: no cabin, no extra seat; Emirates: no cabin, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Turkish Airlines: Oft im 30-kg-Freigepäck; Übergepäck ab ca. €8–15 pro kg; Emirates: Oft im 30-kg-Freigepäck; Übergepäck ab ca. $50 pro Stück; Übergröße ab ca. $150) 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) | Aufgegebenes Sondergepäck, Voranmeldung über Emirates Special Services (+971 600 555 555) |
| Max. dimensions | Mehrere Gepäckstücke, jeweils max. 158 cm linear | Mehrere Gepäckstücke, jeweils max. 150 cm linear |
| Approx. cost | Oft im 30-kg-Freigepäck; Übergepäck ab ca. €8–15 pro kg | Oft im 30-kg-Freigepäck; Übergepäck ab ca. $50 pro Stück; Übergröße ab ca. $150 |
| Restrictions | Nur aufgegebenes Gepäck. 30 kg Freigepäck hilft bei den Kosten. Voranmeldung bei Übergröße. | Nur aufgegebenes Gepäck. Wide-Body-Frachträume groß genug. Voranmeldung bei Sondergröße. |
The Rules in Detail
Turkish Airlines (TK)
Drum kit parts are checked as baggage on Turkish Airlines — the 30 kg free allowance helps keep costs down significantly.
Full policy: Drums on Turkish AirlinesEmirates (EK)
Drum kit parts travel as checked baggage on Emirates — the wide-body fleet and 30 kg free baggage make Emirates an excellent choice for drummers.
Full policy: Drums on EmiratesFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a drums travel in the cabin on Turkish Airlines?
- Drum kit parts are checked as baggage on Turkish Airlines — the 30 kg free allowance helps keep costs down significantly.
- Can a drums travel in the cabin on Emirates?
- Drum kit parts travel as checked baggage on Emirates — the wide-body fleet and 30 kg free baggage make Emirates an excellent choice for drummers.
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