Lufthansa·Star Alliance
Lufthansa Baggage Fees & Allowance
Lufthansa Baggage Fees & Allowance — Summary
Lufthansa carry-on size limits, checked bag fees, weight limits, overweight and oversize charges, and who gets bags free. Updated policy summary with booking help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Personal item: One personal item plus a cabin bag on all fares..
- Carry-on bag: One cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) plus a personal item in economy; two cabin bags in Business and First.
- First checked bag: Included on Economy Classic and above for transatlantic.
- Second checked bag: Charged in economy; included in Business and First..
Personal item
One personal item plus a cabin bag on all fares.
Carry-on bag
One cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) plus a personal item in economy; two cabin bags in Business and First. The 8 kg weight limit is enforced more actively in Europe than in the US. Maximum dimensions: 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches).
First checked bag
Included on Economy Classic and above for transatlantic. Charged on Economy Light.
Second checked bag
Charged in economy; included in Business and First.
Weight limits
23 kg (51 lbs) in Economy and Premium Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business and First.
Overweight bag charges
Bags between 23 kg and 32 kg carry a heavy bag charge. Over 32 kg is refused.
Oversize bag charges
Over 158 cm total linear dimensions attracts an oversize charge.
Who gets bags free
Additional bags for Miles & More Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle members, and Star Alliance Gold.
Sports and special equipment
Sports equipment must generally be registered in advance and is carried within the standard allowance or as an additional piece.
Lufthansa baggage allowance & fees — common questions
What is the Lufthansa carry-on size limit?
55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.5 x 15.5 x 9 inches) including wheels and handles. One cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) plus a personal item in economy; two cabin bags in Business and First. The 8 kg weight limit is enforced more actively in Europe than in the US.
How much does a checked bag cost on Lufthansa?
Included on Economy Classic and above for transatlantic. Charged on Economy Light. A second bag: Charged in economy; included in Business and First.
What is the Lufthansa checked baggage weight limit?
23 kg (51 lbs) in Economy and Premium Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business and First. Bags between 23 kg and 32 kg carry a heavy bag charge. Over 32 kg is refused.
Can I get a free checked bag on Lufthansa?
Additional bags for Miles & More Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle members, and Star Alliance Gold.
More Lufthansa help
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