Lufthansa baggage rules
Carry-on baggage
First Class
Suitcase/board case (55 x 40 x 20 cm) or
garment/suit bag (57 x 54 x 15 cm)
2 baggage items
8 kg each of other bulky baggage
Business Class
Economy Class
1 baggage
item of 8 kg
In some exceptional cases, carry-on items must be handed in, such as on flights with a small aircraft, mainly on regional services
(Lufthansa Regional partners), or in countries with restrictive government regulations (such as Italy and the USA).
By order of the German Ministry of the Interior, you may not take any liquids or gels with you into the plane’s cabin on flights to the
USA and on connecting flights to the USA. The same restrictions apply to flights from and via the United Kingdom. These regulations
may be extended to further countries at short notice. Please check the most up to date regulations on www.lufthansa.com prior to
your flight.
Checked baggage – Weight Concept These weight limits apply worldwide except on routes on which
the Piece Concept detailed below applies.
First Class
Business Class
Economy Class
40 kg (88 lbs)
30 kg (66 lbs)
20 kg (44 lbs)
Excess baggage – Weight Concept maximum of up to 110 kg (220 lbs) per person. For more than 100 kg (220 lbs) the fees increase
by 50 per cent. For details please contact our Lufthansa call centre on +49 (0)180 58 38 426.
The new zone system for excess baggage
Zone 1: Within Germany, Italy and on routes between third countries
on which LH passengers are carried (e.g. in the Middle East, Asia and
South America).
5 €/kg*
Zone 2: Within Europe including Germany (less CIS).
10 €/kg*
Zone 3: Between Zone 2 and CIS and the Middle East.
20 €/kg*
Zone 4: Between Zone 2 and South America, Africa and Asia.
30 €/kg*
Zone 5: Between Zones 3 and 4 and between Mexico and these
zones in the case of two successive long-haul flights (e.g. from
Johannesburg to Hong Kong via Frankfurt).
40 €/kg*
Maximum baggage item weight 32 kg (70 lbs).
For heavier baggage items please check in advance with the Lufthansa call centre on + 49 (0)180 58 38 426.
Baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance can be transported as unaccompanied baggage at a more favourable price.
Please contact your nearest Lufthansa Cargo Office (in Germany: 0180 57 47 100).
These regulations are subject to the government approval. In some cases the IATA fee of 1.5% of the highest Economy Class tariff
­applies.
Checked baggage – Piece Concept
These weight limits apply to all flights
– to and from Canada and the USA
– via the USA (for flight legs that touch down in the USA)
– between Europe and Mexico
– from West Africa (return flight, ticket bought in West Africa)
– from Brazil to Europe and in the Middle East
(return flight, ticket bought in Brazil)
– between Japan and USA/Canada
– from West Africa to Japan (return flight, ticket bought in West Africa)
– with a Star Alliance Round the World ticket
First Class
Business Class
Economy Class
2 baggage
items of 23 kg
(50 lbs) each
2 baggage items
of 32 kg (70 lbs) each
2 baggage items of 32 kg (70 lbs) each
Excess baggage – Piece Concept
Up to a maximum of 100 kg per person (220 lbs). For more than 100 kg (220 lbs) please contact our call centre on +49 (0)180 58 38 426.
Exceeding the free baggage allowance of 23 kg (50 lbs)
for each baggage item, up to 32 kg (70 lbs)
– When in excess of 32 kg (70 lbs) per baggage item
– Each baggage item in excess of the permitted two items
– When larger than the maximum total dimension of 158 cm (H+W+L)
40€*
flat rate
No charge
Charges per baggage item depend on the destination
(please contact the Lufthansa call centre)
Baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance can be transported as unaccompanied baggage at a more favourable price.
Please contact your nearest Lufthansa Cargo Office (in Germany: 0180 57 47 100).
Special baggage
First Class
Business Class
Economy Class
Disabled passenger’s wheelchairs
Free. Will be transported as part of the
free baggage allowance.
Pushchairs for children up to two years
Free. Will be transported as part of the
free baggage allowance.
Bicycles, skis, surfboards and windsurfing boards,
golf equipment and other bulky baggage
* In countries where the Euro is not the national currency the stated fees are adjusted to the according currency.
Fixed prices upon inquiry
As at September 2006. Subject to changes.
Maximum baggage item weight 32 kg (70 lbs).
For heavier baggage items please check in advance with the Lufthansa call centre on + 49 (0)180 58 38 426.