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Lufthansa carry-on: 55 × 40 × 23 cm

Last checked: 7/14/2026 • IATA: LH • ICAO: DLH

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Carry-on for the overhead bin

Depends on fare or booking option

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm554023
Weight
8 kg
  • Carry-on allowance depends on fare: Economy Basic includes no carry-on bag (personal item only), Economy Light/Comfort/Flex includes one bag, and Business/First allow two bags.
  • Each bag may measure up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and weigh up to 8 kg.
  • Non-compliant bags at the gate incur a fee of EUR 60–110 and may be transferred to the hold.
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Source for this section: Carry-on baggage

Personal item

Included in fare

Dimensions H×W×D
UnitHWD
cm403015
  • A personal item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm is included on every fare, including Economy Basic.
  • It must fit beneath the seat in front.
  • Typical examples are a small handbag, laptop bag, or briefcase.
  • This item is in addition to any carry-on allowance granted by higher fare classes.

Source for this section: Personal item

Checked baggage

Weight (standard limit per piece)
23 kg
  • On short- and medium-haul routes, Economy Basic and Light include no checked bag, while Economy Comfort, Comfort Green and Flex include one 23 kg piece.
  • Business Comfort and Comfort Green include one 32 kg piece and Business Flex two; every standard piece is limited to 158 cm in total dimensions.

Source for this section: Checked baggage rules

Overweight & excess baggage

  • Pieces weighing 23–32 kg incur overweight charges that vary by route and fare.
  • Items above 32 kg are not accepted as passenger baggage and must be shipped as air freight.
  • Oversized items between 158 cm and 292 cm total dimensions carry surcharges.
  • Anything beyond 292 cm requires cargo handling.

Source for this section: Excess baggage

Liquids in carry-on

Allowed

  • EU security rules apply: individual liquid containers may not exceed 100 ml and must fit in a single transparent, resealable one-litre bag.
  • Medicines and baby food in reasonable quantities are exempt.
  • The clear bag must be presented separately at the security checkpoint.

Source for this section: Carry-on baggage — liquids

Pets

Pet transport

Allowed

Small dogs and cats may travel in the cabin when animal and soft carrier together weigh no more than 8 kg; larger dogs and cats can use the air-conditioned hold subject to route, container and acceptance rules.

More details
  • Registration through the published forms is due at least 72 hours before departure, with limited later handling through the Service Centre, and eligible assistance dogs travel free.
  • Snub-nosed dogs and cats cannot travel in the hold but may use the cabin if they meet its ordinary conditions.

Source for this section: Travelling with animals

Special baggage

Sports equipment

Allowed

One ski or snowboard set can travel free in addition to the allowance except on routes to or from the US, Mexico and Central America and in Economy Light.

More details
  • Other equipment uses item-specific dimensions and fees, never above 32 kg; registration and confirmation are required no later than 72 hours before departure.

Source for this section: Sports baggage

Musical instruments

Allowed

A packed instrument up to 125 cm in total dimensions and 8 kg may replace the regular cabin bag, with the personal item still allowed.

More details
  • A larger cabin instrument needs an extra seat booked with the passenger ticket and is limited to 75 kg and the published floor- or seat-mounted dimensions; checked carriage remains possible under excess-baggage limits.

Source for this section: Sports baggage

Medical equipment

Allowed

Lufthansa asks passengers to register required assistance at least 48 hours before departure; at shorter notice, Lufthansa may not be able to provide the best assistance.

More details
  • Acceptance of battery-powered mobility aids is checked from the submitted device details, while oxygen cylinders and equipment used onboard can require separate transport approval and medical review.
  • Rules for flights involving the United States may differ, so verify the exact device and route.

Source for this section: Register assistance requirements

Prohibited items in the cabin

  • E-bikes, e-scooters, and self-balancing devices (hoverboards) are banned from both cabin and hold
  • Lithium batteries exceeding 160 Wh are not permitted on board
  • Spare lithium batteries and power banks must travel in carry-on only, never in checked baggage
  • Items above 32 kg cannot be accepted as passenger baggage and require air freight
  • Lufthansa follows IATA dangerous-goods regulations.
  • Common prohibited items include e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards, and lithium batteries above 160 Wh.
  • Spare batteries and power banks must stay in carry-on baggage.
  • Reviewing the official dangerous-goods page and packing correctly before departure are important, especially for unusual items.

Source for this section: Dangerous goods

Practical questions for this airline

Will Lufthansa always keep both Business or First Class carry-on bags in the cabin?

No. On some regional flights or where country-specific rules apply—including departures from India and the United States—Business and First Class passengers must check the second carry-on bag. Aircraft and safety restrictions may also reduce what stays in the cabin.

Source for this section: Carry-on baggage

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