Cebu Pacific · Viola
Own seat
Buy it a seat
A viola case is longer than 56 cm. Buy an extra seat at the airport.
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.
Cebu Pacific rules
- An instrument can be hand-carried if it fits 56 × 36 × 23 cm. It counts toward the 7 kg hand-carry allowance.
- Larger instruments may need an extra seat, which is bought at the airport.
- Or buy the Musical Instrument allowance in the Cebu Pacific app up to two hours before departure: one item up to 20 kg, limited per flight.
- Checked instruments must be in hardshell cases. Soft cases and gig bags are refused.
Source: help.cebupacificair.com › CEB Special 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.