Lufthansa Baggage Allowance
The exact Lufthansa cabin bag size, checked baggage allowance by fare brand and excess baggage fees — copied from the official Lufthansa baggage policy and checked on 30 October 2026.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026 · Source: official Lufthansa website (link below)
Lufthansa baggage allowance at a glance
Cabin: 1 item max 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg (Economy Basic on short/medium-haul excludes carry-on; purchasable)
· Weight: 8 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
How Lufthansa counts your baggage
Lufthansa uses the piece concept: your allowance is counted in bags (pieces), and each piece has its own weight and size limit. Two lighter bags are not automatically the same as one heavier bag — check the per-piece limit in the table below.
Lufthansa cabin baggage allowance
| 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 limit | 8 kg |
| Notes | Carry-on max 55 x 40 x 23 cm / 8 kg per lufthansa.com baggage conditions page. Personal-item dimensions were not stated on the official pages read. |
Lufthansa checked baggage allowance 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.
Excess and extra baggage fees
| Overweight bags | Bags within piece count but over weight/size are carried as excess baggage for a flat fee (route-dependent amounts linked from the fees page, not stated in the page text read) |
| Extra bags | Second checked bag up to 23 kg, US to Germany: USD 90.00 (lufthansa.com Current Fees page) |
| Prepaid online 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 |
| Currency | USD |
Special items on Lufthansa
Sports equipment
Status members (Senator/HON/Star Gold): +1 ski bag on most routes (free baggage table). General sports rates not stated on pages read.
Infants & strollers
Children under 2: 1 piece of baggage up to 23 kg plus one folding pushchair free.
Pets
Dogs/cats in cabin by booking up to 72 hours before departure; animals over 8 kg including container travel as excess baggage in the air-conditioned cargo hold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cabin baggage allowance on 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) Carry-on max 55 x 40 x 23 cm / 8 kg per lufthansa.com baggage conditions page. Personal-item dimensions were not stated on the official pages read.
How much checked baggage is included on Lufthansa?
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 Max size per piece 158 cm (W+H+D) all classes; absolute max weight 32 kg per item, heavier items only as cargo.
What happens if my bag is overweight on Lufthansa?
Bags within piece count but over weight/size are carried as excess baggage for a flat fee (route-dependent amounts linked from the fees page, not stated in the page text read)
Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online with Lufthansa?
Additional bags bookable during online check-in up to 2 hours before departure; up to 5 bags online, more via service centre/airport
Does lufthansa include baggage?
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
Does lufthansa weigh carry-on bags?
Cabin bag: 1 item max 55 x 40 x 23 cm, max 8 kg (Economy Basic on short/medium-haul excludes carry-on; purchasable) Carry-on max 55 x 40 x 23 cm / 8 kg per lufthansa.com baggage conditions page. Personal-item dimensions were not stated on the official pages read.
What is the maximum weight for baggage on 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) Carry-on max 55 x 40 x 23 cm / 8 kg per lufthansa.com baggage conditions page. Personal-item dimensions were not stated on the official pages read.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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