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Lufthansa Cabin Baggage Allowance
Hand luggage size and weight limits for Lufthansa, from the airline's official policy (checked 30 October 2026).
| 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. |
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Cabin bag limits on other airlines
| Airline | Max cabin bag size | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | 55 × 40 × 20 cm | 10.0 kg |
| Emirates | 55 × 38 × 22 cm | 7.0 kg |
| British Airways | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | kg |
| Qatar Airways | 50 × 37 × 25 cm | 7.0 kg |
| IndiGo | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 7.0 kg |
| KLM | 55 × 35 × 25 cm | 12.0 kg |
| easyJet | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | 15.0 kg |
| Malaysia Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Air India Express | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
| Philippine Airlines | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | 7.0 kg |
How Lufthansa cabin limits are enforced
Cabin limits are checked twice: by size, in the metal sizer at the gate or check-in, and by weight, on the desk scale — and a bag only has to fail one of them. Wheels, handles and stuffed outer pockets all count towards the size, which is why a case sold as cabin-size can still be refused. On busy flights, crew can also require cabin bags within the limit to be gate-checked when the lockers fill; Lufthansa's published limits above are the boundary the staff work to either way. If your bag is borderline, the cheapest test is at home: measure it packed, weigh it packed, and compare with the Lufthansa line in the fit checker.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Lufthansa hand luggage size and weight limits?
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.
Will a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag fit on Lufthansa?
Yes. The official Lufthansa cabin bag limit is 55 x 40 x 23 cm, so a standard 55 x 40 x 20 cm cabin bag is within the size limit. The cabin weight limit is 8.0 kg.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
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