Carry-On Allowance
First and Business class passengers are allowed two carry-ons. Economy class passengers are permitted one carry-on. Assistive devices and outer garments do not count as personal items. All carry-on luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements:
- Maximum Dimensions of Carry-on Luggage: 22in x 16in x 8in/55cm x 40cm x 20cm (length x width x height)
- Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 18 lb/8 kg
For more information, please consult Lufthansa's Carry-on baggage information page.
REMINDER: Bulkhead seats do not have underseat storage during take-off and landing.
Read Bulkheads Explained
Checked Baggage Allowance
Depending on the flight route, free baggage allowance will be determined according to the 'Weight Concept' or the 'Piece Concept'.
- Weight Concept: All routes within Germany and within other European countries, as well as between Europe and other countries, including Germany, CIS, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Class First Business Economy Allowance 40 kg (88lb) plus one ski bag and one golf bag 30 kg (66lb) plus one ski bag 20 kg (44lb) plus one ski bag
- Piece Concept: Many long haul flights, including routes between Europe and the USA/Canada/Mexico.
Note: Each piece of luggage may not exceed 158 cm (length + width +height).Class First Business Economy - Flights between Europe and the USA/Canada/Mexico
2 pieces of baggage up to 32 kg 1 piece of baggage up to 23 kg + 1 pair of skis - Flights between USA/Canada/Mexico and a country outside of Europe
- Flights via the USA
- Flights to/from South America and any country worldwide, except flights commencing in Brazil
- Flights between Angola/Gabon/Ghana/Nigeria/Equatorial Guinea/Ethiopia/Egypt and any country worldwide
- Star Round the World
2 pieces of baggage up to 32 kg 2 pieces of baggage up to 23 kg - Flights from Brazil to countries worldwide
- Flights from Japan (to the USA/Canada/Angola/Gabon/Ghana/Nigeria/Equatorial Guinea/Ethiopia/Egypt/South America) if Piece Concept is applicable for travel in both directions
2 pieces of baggage up to 32 kg
Route and Concept:
These allowances apply to flights operated by Lufthansa and Swiss International Airlines. Please note that different baggage regulations and charges may apply to code-share flights and flights with other airlines.
Note: Lufthansa has special allowances for children.
Additionally, Lufthansa allows for the free transport of a pushchair or baby basket. Disabled passengers are allowed free transport of two wheelchairs or other mobility aids in addition to their free baggage allowance.
Overweight Baggage Fees
Lufthansa uses a zone system to calculate the overweight baggage rate. The amount for overweight baggage is linked to the destination. Please follow the zone guidelines below. All fees are per each additional kilo. So, for a flight within Germany, for example, the fee for one kilo of excess baggage is €5; on a flight from Germany to Spain it is €10, and to Africa or Asia €30. For all overweight bags, a minimum fee of 30 euros will be charged if the kilo rate payable is below this amount.
- Zones and Prices:
- Zone 1: Within Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom as well as routes between third countries on which Lufthansa passengers are carried (e.g. in the Middle East, Asia and South America). Fee: €5/kg.
- Zone 2: Within Europe, incl. Germany (without CIS). Fee: €10/kg.
- Zone 3: Between Zone 2 and CIS as well as the Middle East. Fee: €20/kg.
- Zone 4: Between Zone 2 and Africa and Asia. Fee: €30/kg.
- Zone 5: Between Zones 3 and 4 as well as between Mexico and these Zones and with two consecutive long-haul flights(e.g. from Johannesburg via Frankfurt to Hong Kong). Fee: €40/kg.
For all flight routes not listed above, the 'piece concept' is used as the basis for charging excess baggage fees. This means that every adult passenger may take up to two checked bags free of charge.
Please take note of the free baggage allowances shown in the 'Free baggage allowance' section, as well as the maximum dimensions and weight per bag. Different regulations apply in each of the service classes - First (F)/ Business (C)/ Economy (Y) - and there are also a number of regional exceptions. For example: two bags are allowed in Economy Class with a weight limit per bag of 23 kg and maximum dimensions of 158 cm. In First and Business Class, the weight limit is 32 kg.
Excess baggage fees are always levied for a checked portion of a journey. For passengers with a free baggage allowance based on the 'piece concept' on routes where the 'weight concept' applies (e.g. after a break in their journey), the 'piece concept' free baggage allowance remains applicable. However, excess baggage fees would then be calculated by weight as per 'weight concept' charges (cost per kg).
Bags weighing more than 70 lb will not be accepted.
Sports Equipment
Some checked items, such as surfboards and bicycles will be charged a fixed handling fee because of size, fragility, or other handling requirements. Contact Lufthansa for more information.
