Qatar Airways · Guitar
Own seat
Buy it a seat
Book an extra seat, 120 cm limit per seat. Have your agent record the dimensions in the 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.
Qatar Airways rules
- Cabin bags are limited to 50 × 37 × 25 cm, 7 kg in Economy.
- Delicate items such as instruments may occupy extra seats: up to 75 kg and 120 cm per seat, and up to three seats.
- Each extra seat is charged, without taxes or fuel surcharge. Qatar Airways-operated flights only.
- The item's type, dimensions and weight must be recorded in the booking.
Source: qatarairways.com › Trade portal › Baggage. 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.