Lufthansa carry-on and personal item size
Lufthansa carry-on limit: 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg (18 lb). Personal item: 40 x 30 x 15 cm. Check your bag in seconds.
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Bags that fit Lufthansa
Based on each maker's listed outside size, wheels and handles included. All bags →
Carry-on bags vs Lufthansa
1 of the 5 carry-on bags we've checked fits Lufthansa's limit on paper.
Personal item bags vs Lufthansa
None of the 3 personal item bags we've checked fits Lufthansa's limit on paper.
Lufthansa bag rules in plain English
- Every fare includes one personal item of up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm.
- Economy Light, Comfort, Comfort Green and Flex add one carry-on of up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg. Economy Basic on short and medium-haul flights includes only the personal item.
- Bags that break the rules are taken at check-in or the gate and put in the hold for a fee of EUR 60 to 110 (USD 75 to 125), payable only by credit card.
- On flights from the US, TSA rules allow only one carry-on and one personal item through security.
The same carry-on size (55 x 40 x 23 cm) is used by Air Canada, Porter, Wizz Air, Turkish, Air New Zealand.
Source: www.lufthansa.com. Checked on www.lufthansa.com on October 29, 2026. If the airline's page and this page disagree, the airline's page wins.
Questions people ask
What is the Lufthansa carry-on size?
Lufthansa's carry-on limit is 55 x 40 x 23 cm (about 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in), up to 8 kg (18 lb).
What is the Lufthansa personal item size?
Up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
Is a carry-on bag free on Lufthansa?
Yes, a carry-on is included on Lufthansa. Not on Economy Basic (short and medium haul).