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Wizz Air vs. Ryanair for Saxophone
Both airlines treat the saxophone comparably — Wizz Air: cabin allowed, no extra seat; Ryanair: cabin allowed, no extra seat. The deciding factors are cost (Wizz Air: Kostenlos als Handgepäck, wenn es passt; Aufgabegepäck ab 15–45 EUR; Ryanair: Keine Zusatzkosten wenn als Handgepaeck akzeptiert) and route.
Last verified: Wizz Air 2026-07-10 · Ryanair 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with the airline before booking.
Head-to-Head
| Wizz Air | Ryanair | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Yes | Yes |
| Extra seat | No | No |
| Seat type | N/A | N/A |
| Booking channel | Nur Alt-Saxophon im Kompaktkoffer als Handgepäck möglich | Standardbuchung, Altsaxophon als Handgepaeck mitnehmen |
| Max. dimensions | 55 x 40 x 20 cm — nur kompakte Altsax-Koffer passen | Kabine: 55x40x20 cm. Altsaxophon in kompaktem Koffer (ca. 50x35x18 cm) passt knapp |
| Approx. cost | Kostenlos als Handgepäck, wenn es passt; Aufgabegepäck ab 15–45 EUR | Keine Zusatzkosten wenn als Handgepaeck akzeptiert |
| Restrictions | Tenor- und Baritonsaxophone passen definitiv nicht; Altsax nur im Kompaktkoffer | Nur Altsaxophon in kompaktem Koffer. Tenor- und Baritonsaxophon muessen aufgegeben werden. Gate-Personal entscheidet. |
The Rules in Detail
Wizz Air (W6)
At most an alto saxophone in a very compact case fits Wizz Air's cabin — all larger saxophones must be checked.
Full policy: Saxophone on Wizz AirRyanair (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 RyanairFrequently Asked Questions
- Can a saxophone travel in the cabin on Wizz Air?
- At most an alto saxophone in a very compact case fits Wizz Air's cabin — all larger saxophones must be checked.
- 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.
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