Singapore Airlines · Cello
No
Not in the cabin
Most cello cases exceed the 127 cm seat limit, so a cello is unlikely to fly in the cabin. Measure yours, or choose another airline.
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 cardSee airlines that say yesThese rules were last checked on 10 Nov 2026, more than 100 days ago. Confirm on the airline's own page before you fly.
Singapore Airlines rules
- A small instrument such as a violin counts toward your cabin allowance if the case totals 115 cm or less and weighs 7 kg or less.
- An extra seat can be bought and the instrument is secured to it. Limit 127 × 43 × 30 cm and 40 kg on most aircraft.
- On Boeing 737s the seat limit is only 44 × 30 × 30 cm.
- Singapore Airlines says larger instruments such as cellos and full-size guitars should be checked. Use a hard case and loosen the strings.
Source: singaporeair.com › Baggage › Non-standard 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.