Lufthansa Carry-On Baggage

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

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.

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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