AirAsia · Violin Ask
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A violin case is longer than the 56 cm cabin limit, and the Extra Seat limit is about 76 cm high, which many violin cases exceed. Measure yours and 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 card These 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. Viola Guitar Cello Wind / brass All of AirAsia