Lufthansa 2020 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 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
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| 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
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| 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.
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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
Standard sports equipment
| Routes Within EU | North Africa, Central Asia and countries of the eastern Mediterranean coast | Short intercontinental routes | Medium intercontinental routes | Long intercontinental routes |
| €80 | €100 | €150 | €200 | €250 |
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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Learn more:
Luggage Shipping to Germany
Airline Baggage Information
Easyjet Baggage Allowance
Ryanair Baggage Allowance
Aer Lingus Baggage Allowance
Up to date information collected from the following sites on 09/12/2019