Japan Airlines
These rules were last checked on 10 Nov 2026, more than 100 days ago. Confirm on the airline's own page before you fly.
Ask the airline whether it can have a seat.
Japan Airlines rules
- An instrument can be brought on board if it is within the carry-on baggage rules.
- International carry-on limit: 115 cm in total and no side over 55 × 40 × 25 cm. Bag and personal item together up to 10 kg.
- Over that, JAL says it can be checked, but depending on size it may not be accepted. Check with the JAL contact center.
- Checked instruments over 32 kg, such as cellos and double basses, or over 203 cm in total, need an inquiry before travel.
- JAL's international pages do not describe buying a seat for an instrument. Ask the contact center.
Source: jal.co.jp › Q&A › Can I bring musical instruments on board? (international). Checked 10 Nov 2026.
Japan Airlines instrument policy
- An instrument can be brought on board if it is within the carry-on baggage rules.
- International carry-on limit: 115 cm in total and no side over 55 × 40 × 25 cm. Bag and personal item together up to 10 kg.
https://faq-jp.jal.co.jp/en/s/article/jdsp000000R0000000015339intUse the gate card