Air France · Small wind or brass

Yes
Cabin: yes

Under 115 cm in total and 12 kg it is your hand baggage item.

You can buy it a seat on this airline.

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Air France rules

  • An instrument and case under 115 cm in total (height + length + width) may be your hand baggage item, up to 12 kg. You keep a small under-seat bag as well.
  • Over 115 cm and up to 45 kg, it must travel on an additional paid seat, booked at least 48 hours ahead with customer service approval.
  • The case must have rounded corners and should be a hard case.
  • In the hold, an instrument counts as a checked bag up to 158 cm in total and 23 kg in Economy. A hard case is required.
  • Light and Basic fares do not include a free checked bag.
  • Over 32 kg or 300 cm in total needs approval at least 48 hours ahead.

Source: airfrance.us › Special baggage › Musical instruments. 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.