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Condor vs Lufthansa Baggage Allowance
Cabin bag size, checked allowance and excess fees for Condor and Lufthansa side by side — both from the airlines' official policies, checked 30 October 2026.
Condor
- Cabin bag: 55x40x23 cm; Economy Classic/Choice/Flex: 1 hand baggage 8 kg included; Economy Zero: 8 kg carry-on from EUR 29.99 on long-haul page
- Personal item: Small bag 40x30x15 cm included in every fare
- Cabin weight: 8.0 kg
- Checked (Economy Light / Economy Zero (short/medium-haul)): Not included
- Prepaid vs airport: Book online up to 8 hours before departure and save up to 50%; excess costs significantly higher at airport check-in
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Lufthansa
- Cabin bag: 1 item max 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg (Economy Basic on short/medium-haul excludes carry-on; purchasable)
- Cabin weight: 8.0 kg
- Checked (Economy Light / Economy Basic (short & medium-haul)): No free checked bag; first bag (23 kg, 158 cm total) available at a reduced price
- Prepaid vs airport: Additional bags bookable during online check-in up to 2 hours before departure; up to 5 bags online, more via service centre/airport
The short verdict
By cabin volume and weight the two are closely matched — the real difference is in the fare tables below.
Both airlines count baggage differently across fares, so compare the checked tables before you book the cheaper ticket: a fare with no bag included can end up costing more.
Condor checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Light / Economy Zero (short/medium-haul) | Not included |
| Economy Classic/Choice/Flex (short/medium-haul) | 20 kg total, can be split across pieces, max 158 cm per piece |
| Business (short/medium-haul) | 30 kg total |
| Economy Classic/Choice/Flex (long-haul, non-USA/Canada) | 20 kg total |
| Premium (long-haul, non-USA/Canada) | 25 kg total |
| Business (long-haul, non-USA/Canada) | 30 kg total |
| Economy Classic/Choice/Flex (USA/Canada) | 1 x 23 kg |
| Premium (USA/Canada) | 1 x 32 kg |
| Business (USA/Canada) | 2 x 32 kg |
No single piece over 32 kg. From 1 May 2027 uniform allowances apply: Economy 1x23 kg, Premium Economy 1x32 kg, Business 2x32 kg.
Lufthansa checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy Light / Economy Basic (short & medium-haul) | No free checked bag; first bag (23 kg, 158 cm total) available at a reduced price |
| Economy | 1 bag up to 23 kg |
| Premium Economy | 2 bags up to 23 kg each |
| Business | 2 bags up to 32 kg each |
| First | 3 bags up to 32 kg each |
Max size per piece 158 cm (W+H+D) all classes; absolute max weight 32 kg per item, heavier items only as cargo.
Official source: Condor baggage policy — official website
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Official source: Lufthansa baggage policy — official website
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.