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Lufthansa vs Air France Baggage Allowance
Cabin bag size, checked allowance and excess fees for Lufthansa and Air France side by side — both from the airlines' official policies, checked 30 October 2026.
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
Air France
- Cabin bag: Hand baggage max 55 x 35 x 25 cm incl. wheels/handles; Economy 0-1 hand bag depending on fare (Basic: hand bag purchasable), Premium 2, Business/La Première 2
- Personal item: 1 small bag max 40 x 30 x 15 cm
- Cabin weight: 12.0 kg
- Checked (Economy (Light/Basic type fares)): 0 bags on fares without checked baggage
- Prepaid vs airport: Buying additional baggage online gives a 20% reduction on listed fees (US fees page); heavy bags can only be paid at the airport, no discount.
The short verdict
Cabin space: Lufthansa allows the larger cabin bag by volume (55 × 40 × 23 cm) against Air France (55 × 35 × 25 cm).
Cabin weight: Air France allows more cabin weight (12.0 kg vs 8.0 kg).
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.
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.
Air France checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy (Light/Basic type fares) | 0 bags on fares without checked baggage |
| Economy standard | 1 piece up to 23 kg |
| Premium | 2 pieces up to 23 kg each |
| Business | 2 pieces up to 32 kg each |
| La Première | 3 pieces up to 32 kg each |
Each checked piece max 158 cm (H+L+W). Some Africa/Caribbean/Brazil routes include 2 x 23 kg in Economy.
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.