Standard cabin baggage rules apply for the transportation of music equipment. Checked baggage allowance (maximum weight 8 kg) can be used for music equipment whose total dimensions do not exceed 118 cm (width+length+height) with the carrying case.

The following conditions apply to the transportation of cellos and similar musical instruments for international flights transiting through Türkiye, as well as international flights departing from and arriving in Türkiye:

• Musical instruments may be transported as paid cabin baggage (CBBG) at the request of the passenger.
• The instrument must weigh no more than 75 kg, with maximum dimensions of 140X42X25 cm.
• Cello must be booked at our sales offices up to 48 hours before the flight; cabin baggage (CBBG) tickets must be issued, and extra seats must be purchased (Instruments cannot be booked via online channels).
• The amount of cabin baggage is equal to the tax-free net fare on the purchased ticket, with a minimum amount of USD 200 in one direction in an Economy Class cabin, and USD 400 for return cabin baggage. For Business Class cabins, the cost is USD 500 one way and USD 1000 for return cabin baggage. "
• For refund and change requests, the terms and conditions of the original ticket will apply.

We transport your large instruments like contrabass in the aircraft hold as checked baggage. 

In order to transport such music instruments in the aircraft hold, you are required to deliver them in a durable hard case. The instruments you delivered during check-in are not loaded onto the conveyor belt, and we take special care to transport them safely. Please note that you are required to pay extra baggage fee if you exceed your baggage allowance. 

Special Fees Table for Flights Departing from Canada