Keyboard · SWISS (LX)
Policy DataKeyboard on SWISS
Keyboards must be transported as checked or special baggage in a flight case on SWISS flights.
At a Glance
Keyboard must be checked on SWISS
Cabin
No
Extra Seat
No
Seat Type
N/A
Booking Method
Als aufgegebenes Gepaeck buchen, bei Uebergroesse vorab SWISS Contact Center kontaktieren
Max Dimensions
Aufgabegepaeck: max. 158 cm (L+B+H), 23 kg (Economy). Groessere Keyboards als Sondergepaeck.
Approx. Cost
Standard-Aufgabegepaeck je nach Tarif inklusive oder ab ca. 60 CHF. Sondergepaeck: 150+ CHF
Restrictions
Keyboards ueberschreiten die Handgepaeck-Masse. Hartschalenkoffer/Flight Case erforderlich. Bei Uebergroesse Voranmeldung noetig.
Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with SWISS before booking.
Step by Step
How to book your Keyboard on SWISS
- Determine keyboard dimensions and weight including flight case
- Check if standard checked baggage (max. 158 cm, 23 kg) is sufficient
- If yes: book normally and check in. If no: contact the Contact Center
- Use a flight case with additional padding
- Declare as a musical instrument at check-in
Practical Tips
Good to Know
Lightweight 61-key stage pianos often fit as standard checked baggage. Heavier 88-key keyboards count as special baggage. SWISS Economy weight limit is 23 kg — check your total weight including case.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I take a small keyboard as carry-on?
- Only if it fits within 55x40x23 cm. Mini MIDI controllers may fit, but standard keyboards will not.
- How much does it cost to transport a stage piano on SWISS?
- Depending on the fare, one checked bag may be included. Additional or oversized pieces cost from approx. 60-150 CHF per leg.
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