Independent summary, reviewed September 2026. WarBird Flight is not affiliated with Lufthansa. Exact fees depend on route and fare; the agent quotes them for your booking.
Lufthansa Baggage Allowance and Fees
What Lufthansa includes for carry-on and checked bags, where fees apply, and how to add bags at the lowest price. Call (708) 866-8751 to add bags to a booking or to book a fare that includes them.
Carry-on
One carry-on up to 8 kg and one personal item on all fares.
Checked bags
Economy Light includes no checked bag; Classic and Flex include one 23 kg bag. Premium cabins include two or more.
Good to know
Lufthansa's Economy Light is common on US routes and callers are often surprised that a checked bag costs extra; the agent will quote the difference to Classic.
Overweight bags (over 50 lb / 23 kg on most carriers) and oversize bags carry extra fees on every airline. Sports equipment, instruments, and medical devices have their own rules; the agent can add them to the booking.
Fare classes and bags on Lufthansa
- Economy Light: Lowest fare: no checked bag, no changes, seat selection for a fee.
- Economy Classic: Includes a checked bag and seat selection; changes for a fee.
- Economy Flex: Refundable, free changes.
- Premium Economy / Business / First: Wider seats in Premium Economy, lie-flat Business, and First Class on selected long-haul aircraft.
Baggage help on Lufthansa
Licensed agents at our partner agency handle these by phone, 24/7. No charge for a quote.
Guides on baggage, seats, and special items
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Booking tipsSeat Selection Fees: When You Pay, When You Don't, and Sitting TogetherHow seat fees work on the major US carriers, which fares include a seat, how families get seated together without paying, and when to just pick at check-in.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a checked bag on Lufthansa?
Included in Economy Classic and above. On Economy Light a fee applies; it is usually cheaper to book Classic if you need a bag.
What is Lufthansa's carry-on limit?
55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg, plus a personal item.