Lufthansa 2019 Baggage Allowance

Travelling on a flight with Lufthansa soon? Find out everything you need to know about Lufthansa baggage allowance, restrictions, fees and charges.

Lufthansa Baggage Allowance

Lufthansa Free Baggage

When travelling with Lufthansa your free baggage allowance is based upon the ticket type you have purchased and the route you will be taking.

Fares on Intercontinental Flights:

Economy Class	1 bag up to 23 kg
Premium Economy Class	2 bags each up to 23 kg
Business Class	2 bags each up to 32 kg
First Class	3 bags each up to 32 kg

Fares on European Flights:

Economy Class	1 piece of carry-on baggage up to 8 kg
Premium Economy Class	1 piece of carry-on baggage up to 8 kg
Business Class	2 pieces of carry-on baggage up to 8 kg each
First Class	2 pieces of carry-on baggage up to 8 kg each

Lufthansa Carry-On Baggage

Note: The number of pieces of carry-on baggage permitted is determined by the travel class booked.

Economy Class	1 piece of carry-on baggage up to 8 kg
Premium Economy Class	1 piece of carry-on baggage up to 8 kg
Business Class	2 pieces of carry-on baggage up to 8 kg each
First Class	2 pieces of carry-on baggage up to 8 kg each

Dimensions for carry-on baggage: 55 x 40 x 23 cm

For foldable garment bags: 57 x 54 x 15 cm.

You can also bring another item as carry-on baggage (Max. 30 x 40 x 10 cm). This could be a small handbag, a small laptop bag or a briefcase etc.

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Lufthansa Excess Baggage

If you’re travelling on Lufthansa airlines with excess baggage, flat fees will be charged. Changes can differ depending on your ticket type and route of flight Ect. For this reason, it is recommended you check with the Lufthansa Service Centre if you can book excess baggage onto your chosen flights. Some routes offered by the airline offer the option of adding another bag for a discounted price.

Please note if your baggage is too large, you might be charged for another bag. Therefore, it is important to check before flying.

For a list of flat fees for excess baggage, please click here.

Special baggage and bulky items of baggage

Lufthansa Musical Instruments

Bulky items of baggage and other special baggage are on a special tariff. Further information about these can be obtained from the Lufthansa Service Centre.

Musical instruments which weigh more than 32 kg may only be taken on Lufthansa flights after registration and approval.

Route	Maximum Weight	Maximum Dimensions	EUR	USD/CAD
Within Europe/ between third countries	52 kg	200 cm x 75 cm	200	300
Intercontinental	52 kg	200 cm x 75 cm	300	400

Lufthansa Sports Baggage

Sports baggage is carried free of charge under the free baggage regulations (number/weight of bags). For those travelling on a light fare, this is not applicable.

You can register your sports baggage up to 24 hours before departure, via the Lufthansa Service Centre.

The maximum weight for sports goods is 32 kg: If your sports baggage exceeds this then charges for cargo transport apply.

If you will be travelling with sports baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance but not the maximum weight that is specified, please click here for rules and prices.

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