Cathay Pacific
These rules were last checked on 10 Nov 2026, more than 100 days ago. Confirm on the airline's own page before you fly.
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Cathay Pacific rules
- Small instruments such as flutes or violins can be carried on in a hard case that fits the overhead compartment.
- The cabin limit is 93 × 39 × 24 cm and 7 kg including the case, in every class.
- Larger instruments such as cellos can travel on a purchased seat: up to 136 × 48 × 44 cm and 32 kg. Staff fasten it in.
- Book the seat through customer care at least three working days before travel.
- Otherwise the instrument is checked under normal baggage rules. Loosen the strings.
Source: cathaypacific.com › Baggage › Musical instruments. Checked 10 Nov 2026.
Cathay Pacific instrument policy
- Small instruments in a hard case up to 93 × 39 × 24 cm and 7 kg are accepted as cabin baggage.
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