AirAsia · Viola
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A viola case is longer than the 56 cm cabin limit and than the Extra Seat limit of about 76 cm high. Ask AirAsia before booking.
You can buy it a seat on this airline.
At the airport, call it a violin. Few staff know what a viola is, and some picture a cello.
Show the gate cardThese rules were last checked on 10 Nov 2026, more than 100 days ago. Confirm on the airline's own page before you fly.
AirAsia rules
- An instrument comes on board at no extra cost if it fits the cabin baggage size of 56 × 36 × 23 cm and weighs no more than 7 kg.
- A larger instrument needs a purchased Extra Seat. It must weigh no more than 75 kg.
- Extra Seat size limit: 75.8 cm high × 38.2 × 42.0 cm on the A320, and 76.9 × 38.6 × 41.1 cm on the A321.
- At most four large instruments are allowed per flight.
- Otherwise it can be checked within your pre-booked baggage allowance. AirAsia advises against this for fragile items.
Source: support.airasia.com › Can I bring musical instruments on board? (dated 6 Nov 2023). Checked 10 Nov 2026.
Before you leave for the airport
- Measure the case and weigh it packed. Staff measure the case, never the instrument.
- Check the fare. The cheapest fares often include only an under-seat bag.
- Check who operates each leg. The operating airline's rule applies.
- A seat for the instrument is booked by phone, often 48 hours or more ahead.
- Photograph the instrument and case before you leave home.
- Board as early as you can.