Everything you need to know about luggage allowances, fees, and packing tips for Lufthansa flights.
Visit official Lufthansa website →🎒 Carry-On Bag
55 x 40 x 23 cm
Weight: 8 kg per cabin bag
Plus a 40 x 30 x 15 cm personal item. Short/medium-haul Economy Basic includes only that personal item.
👜 Cabin Bag
55 x 40 x 23 cm
Weight: 8 kg per cabin bag
Price: Included with eligible fares; Basic may require an add-on
Economy/Premium Economy: one large bag when included; Business/First: normally two. Local restrictions can reduce this.
🧳 Checked Bag
158 cm (L+W+H)
Weight: 23 kg Economy/Premium Economy; 32 kg Business/First
Price: Check your booking for the current route and fare price
European Business Comfort/Comfort Green: one bag; Business Flex: two. Long-haul Business Light: one; other Business: two; First: three. Economy Basic/Light excludes checked bags.
Detailed Baggage Policy
🎒 Carry-On Baggage
| Dimensions | 55 x 40 x 23 cm |
| Weight Limit | 8 kg per cabin bag |
| Notes | Plus a 40 x 30 x 15 cm personal item. Short/medium-haul Economy Basic includes only that personal item. |
🧳 Checked Baggage
| Max Dimensions | 158 cm (L+W+H) |
| Weight Options | 23 kg Economy/Premium Economy; 32 kg Business/First |
| Price | Check your booking for the current route and fare price |
| Notes | European Business Comfort/Comfort Green: one bag; Business Flex: two. Long-haul Business Light: one; other Business: two; First: three. Economy Basic/Light excludes checked bags. |
Special Items Policy
⛷️ Sports Equipment
Check the airline’s special-baggage rules and arrange your equipment before travel
🎸 Musical Instruments
Confirm case size, cabin entitlement and any extra-seat arrangement with the airline
♿ Wheelchairs & Mobility
Contact the airline’s assistance team about your mobility aid and battery details
Packing Tips for Lufthansa
- 💡 Economy Basic cabin add-ons must be arranged before arriving at the airport
- 💡 US departures/US connections allow one cabin bag plus one personal item; other regional restrictions may apply
- 💡 HON Circle, Senator and Star Alliance Gold have a cabin-bag exception on short/medium-haul Basic
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the carry-on size limit for Lufthansa? ▼
Lufthansa carry-on dimensions are 55 x 40 x 23 cm with a weight limit of 8 kg per cabin bag. Plus a 40 x 30 x 15 cm personal item. Short/medium-haul Economy Basic includes only that personal item.
How much does checked luggage cost on Lufthansa? ▼
Lufthansa checked bag allowance is 23 kg Economy/Premium Economy; 32 kg Business/First, with prices Check your booking for the current route and fare price. European Business Comfort/Comfort Green: one bag; Business Flex: two. Long-haul Business Light: one; other Business: two; First: three. Economy Basic/Light excludes checked bags.
Can I bring sports equipment on Lufthansa? ▼
Lufthansa sports equipment policy: Check the airline’s special-baggage rules and arrange your equipment before travel.
What are the best packing tips for Lufthansa? ▼
Economy Basic cabin add-ons must be arranged before arriving at the airport US departures/US connections allow one cabin bag plus one personal item; other regional restrictions may apply HON Circle, Senator and Star Alliance Gold have a cabin-bag exception on short/medium-haul Basic
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