Double Bass · LOT Polish Airlines (LO)

Policy Data

Double Bass on LOT Polish Airlines

LOT Polish Airlines transports double basses exclusively as checked special baggage, which must be registered in advance through the LOT Contact Center.

At a Glance

Double Bass must be checked on LOT Polish Airlines

Cabin

No

Extra Seat

No

Seat Type

N/A

Booking Method

LOT Contact Center — Anmeldung als Sondergepäck erforderlich

Max Dimensions

Übergepäck; bis ca. 200x60x50 cm je nach Flugzeugtyp

Approx. Cost

Sondergepäckgebühr abhängig von Strecke und Gewicht, ab ca. 150 EUR pro Strecke

Restrictions

Der Kontrabass muss in einem flugtauglichen Hartschalenkoffer (Flight Case) transportiert werden. Transport nur als aufgegebenes Sondergepäck möglich. Bei Langstreckenflügen mit Boeing 787 Dreamliner ist der Frachtraum in der Regel groß genug; bei Regionalflügen mit Embraer kann es Einschränkungen geben.

Last verified: 2026-07-10. No guarantee — always confirm directly with LOT Polish Airlines before booking.

Step by Step

How to book your Double Bass on LOT Polish Airlines

  1. Contact the LOT Contact Center at +48 22 577 99 52 at least 72 hours before departure and register the double bass as special baggage.
  2. Provide the exact dimensions and weight of the double bass in its flight case so LOT can verify the baggage hold capacity of the assigned aircraft type.
  3. Pack the double bass in a sturdy, flight-rated hard case with sufficient padding. Remove or loosen the strings to prevent tension damage.
  4. Go to the oversized baggage counter and hand over the double bass to LOT staff, who will load it separately.

Practical Tips

Good to Know

For connecting flights via Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), allow at least 2 hours of transfer time, as special baggage is handled manually. Ask the Contact Center whether the aircraft type on your connecting flight can accommodate the double bass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take a double bass in the cabin on LOT?
No, a double bass significantly exceeds cabin dimensions and can only be transported as checked special baggage.
Which LOT aircraft types may cause issues with a double bass?
On short-haul routes, LOT frequently operates Embraer 170/190 aircraft, which have smaller baggage holds. Transporting a double bass may be restricted or not possible on these planes. Clarify this in advance with the Contact Center.

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