Lufthansa Baggage Policy – Fees & Allowance. Lufthansa actually has a pretty standard baggage fee policy — you just have to tediously sift through all the differences in fares and routes.
They offer Economy Light fares on certain routes, including to and from North America, if you’re looking to travel light with only carry-on luggage.
We should note that excess fees on Lufthansa are pretty standard as well.
Carry-On Allowance
First and Business class passengers are allowed two carry-ons. Economy class and Premium 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: 55cm x 40cm x 23cm / 22in x 16in x 9in (length x width x height)
- Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 8 Kg/18 lb
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.
Checked Baggage Allowance
Intercontinental flights
The following basic regulations apply for the free baggage allowance on all intercontinental flights operated by Lufthansa:
- Economy Class: 1 bag up to 23 kg (50 lb)
- Premium Economy Class: 2 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb) each
- Business Class: 2 bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each
- First Class: 3 bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each
Free baggage allowance for status customers on intercontinental flights
If you are traveling on Lufthansa’s “Economy Light” product, you are allowed one piece of carry-on baggage. This fare includes no free baggage allowance, however, a piece of checked baggage can be added to your booking for a fee.
Frequent Traveller
- Economy Class: 2 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb)
- Premium Economy Class: 2 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb) each
- Business Class: 2 bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each
- First Class: 3 bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each
Senator / HON Circle Member / Star Alliance Gold member
- Economy Class: 2 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb)
- Premium Economy Class: 3 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb) each
- Business Class: 3 bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each
- First Class: 4 bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each
- Additional sports bag: + 1 golf bag
European flights
For flights within Europe the free baggage rules are determined by the new Europe fare options:
- Economy Light: 1 piece of carry-on baggage up to 8 kg only
- Economy Classic / Flex: 1 piece of carry-on baggage up to 8 kg; 1 bag up to 23 kg
- Business Class: 2 pieces of carry-on baggage up to 8 kg; 2 bags up 32 kg
Free baggage allowance for status customers on intercontinental flights
Frequent Traveller
- Economy Class Light: Carry-on baggage only
- Economy Class Classic: 2 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb)
- Economy Class Flex: Flex: 2 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb)
- Business Class: 2 bags up to 32 kg. (70 lb)
Senator / HON Circle Member / Star Alliance Gold member
- Economy Class Light: Carry-on baggage only
- Economy Class Classic: 2 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb)
- Economy Class Flex: Flex: 2 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb)
- Business Class: 2 bags up to 32 kg. (70 lb)
- Additional sports bag: + 1 golf bag
Free baggage dimensions
The maximum size per piece of baggage, regardless of class, is 158 cm (width + height + depth).
Items of baggage that are larger or heavier than the permitted dimensions and weight or that are additional to the free baggage allowance will be carried as excess baggage for a flat fee.
Items that weigh more than 32 kg will be transported by air freight for a charge.
For more information on baggage allowances for specific routes, visit Lufthansa’s baggage site.
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
Heavier than free baggage allowance (24 – 32 kg): 50 € / USD 70 within Europe / between third countries and 100 € / USD 150 on intercontinental flights.
| Fees in Excess of Free Baggage Allowance, per One-Way Route | Economy and Premium Economy Fares | Economy and Premium Economy Fares | Business and First Class Fares |
| Larger or Heavier 53 to 70 pounds (24 to 32 kg) and larger than 62.6 inches (159 cm) | Larger and Heavier (24kg to 32kg and 159cm) | Larger than 159cm | |
| Domestic (within Germany) | €40 (~$46) | €80 (~$92) | €40 (~$46) |
| Within Europe | €50 (~$57) | €100 (~$114) | €50 (~$57) |
| To/from North Africa, Central Asia, and eastern Mediterranean Coast | €75 (~$86) | €150 (~$173) | €75 (~$86) |
| Short intercontinental routes | €100 (~$115) | €200 (~$230) | €100 (~$115) |
| Medium intercontinental routes | €120 (~$138) | €240 (~$276) | €120 (~$138) |
| Long intercontinental routes | €150 (~$173) | €300 (~$345) | €150 (~$173) |
| To/from Japan | Heavier: €100 (~$150) Larger: €200 (~$300) | €300 (~$400) | €200 (~$300) |
Excess and Oversize Baggage Fees
Light Fare passengers are permitted to book 1 item of hold baggage with the exception of flights to and from the U.S. or Canada where the second piece of luggage may be booked for a fee of €90 (~$100) per way.
Economy and Premium Economy Class
Larger than free baggage allowance (from 159 cm): 100 € / USD 150 within Europe / between third countries and 200 € / USD 300 on intercontinental flights
Larger and heavier than free baggage allowance (24 – 32 kg and from 159 cm): 150 € / USD 220 within Europe / between third countries and 300 € / USD 450 on intercontinental flights.
Business and First Class
Larger than free baggage allowance (from 159 cm): 100 € / USD 150 within Europe / between third countries and 200 € / USD 300 on intercontinental flights.
Sports Equipment
Sports baggage is carried free of charge as part of your permitted free baggage allowance.
Sports baggage must be registered up to 24 hours before departure via the reservation hotline.
In addition to your free baggage allowance, you may take one piece of ski or snowboarding equipment free of charge on your Lufthansa flight.
The maximum weight of an additional piece of ski or snowboarding equipment must be within the weight limits of the travel class you have booked.
Please note that this rule only applies to flights operated by Lufthansa.
Because of limited capacities and differing rules on partner airlines, Lufthansa cannot guarantee when you book that your ski baggage will be accepted in every case.
Please register your ski bag up to 24 hours before departure via the reservation hotline, regardless of whether your ski bag is within your free baggage allowance or is being checked in as excess baggage.
CPAP Devices:
Lufthansa will accept assistive devices with batteries as checked baggage as well as inside the cabin.
Assistive devices with batteries include CPAP machines.
Lufthansa will allow qualified individuals with a disability who are using FAA approved personal respirators/ventilators to bring their equipment, including non-spillable batteries, onboard the aircraft.
You must have sufficient battery power for 150% of the maximum flight duration.
Can I take a handbag as well as hand luggage on Lufthansa?
Yes, Lufthansa has a carry-on baggage policy of 1 personal item such as a handbag or briefcase and a standard carry-on piece.
How many bags can I carry on Lufthansa?
Lufthansa allows passengers to bring 1 personal item that must not exceed 11.8 x 15.7 x 3.9 inches (30 x 40 x 10 cm).
Economy and premium economy travelers are permitted to also bring 1 piece of standard carry-on up to a maximum weight of 17.6 pounds (8 kg) and 21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches (55 x 40 x 23 cm).
Business and first class passengers can bring 2 carry-on bags.
Does Lufthansa charge for baggage?
Lufthansa only charges for Economy Light fares on European flights as no checked baggage is included.
Booking online (up to 2 hours before departure) fees are $16 for domestic flights and $27 within Europe.
Prices at the airport are significantly more.
How much baggage is allowed on Lufthansa international flights?
For international flights, Lufthansa’s baggage allowance is 1 bag (50 pounds/23 kg) for economy, 2 bags (50 pounds/23 kg) for premium economy, 2 bags (70 pounds/32 kg) for business class, and 3 bags (70 pounds/32 kg) for first class.
All bags must not exceed max linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).
Is a backpack considered a personal item on Lufthansa?
Lufthansa would consider a backpack a personal item if it does not exceed maximum dimensions of 11.8 x 15.7 x 3.9 inches (30 x 40 x 10 cm).
If it is larger than this allowance then there is a chance you could be asked to check your carry-on piece or backpack.