Singapore Airlines · Violin
Measure
Cabin, if it measures in
The limit is 115 cm in total and 7 kg. Many violin cases come in slightly over. Measure, and call if it is close.
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.
Singapore Airlines rules
- A small instrument such as a violin counts toward your cabin allowance if the case totals 115 cm or less and weighs 7 kg or less.
- An extra seat can be bought and the instrument is secured to it. Limit 127 × 43 × 30 cm and 40 kg on most aircraft.
- On Boeing 737s the seat limit is only 44 × 30 × 30 cm.
- Singapore Airlines says larger instruments such as cellos and full-size guitars should be checked. Use a hard case and loosen the strings.
Source: singaporeair.com › Baggage › Non-standard 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.