How to Fly With a Flute: Tips and Tricks

As the world opens up, more musicians are starting to travel with their instruments. If you’re looking to fly with a flute, you need to take some precautions to protect it.

That way, you can enjoy your trip, and you won’t be stressing about losing it or having someone steal it. And you won’t have to switch flights to avoid checking your flute.

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Pack It in a Bigger Bag

If you want to fly with a flute but don’t want to carry it separately, pack it in a bag, like a backpack. That way, you can still get your flute on board the plane (i.e. not have to check it), and it won’t take up our personal bag or carry-on.

At the airport, you may need to take the flute out of the bigger bag. If the security employees need to look at it, it will be easier for everyone.

You can always put it back in your bigger bag, so you can minimize what you have to carry around the airport and on the plane. When you get to your destination, it also won’t be obvious that you’re carrying a potentially expensive instrument.

Add Other Items to the Case

On the flip side, you can add other items to your flute case or bag. If you use a Fluterscooter bag, there’s space for some smaller items, like socks, medicine, or even your keys and phone.