Here’s what we could confirm about Lufthansa bags as of 2026-10-31. Your fare, route, ticket date, benefits, and the airline flying the trip can still change the answer.
Check my flight and bags
What we know: Some rules checked
If you don’t see a price here, it doesn’t mean the bag is free. Check the final charge and acceptance rules with Lufthansa for your flight.
When these rules apply
U.S./Canada Economy Light first-bag offer and separate regional excess tables.
Checked, carry-on and personal item limits
Start with these published limits, then check the fare you bought. Measure the packed bag on the outside, including wheels and handles.
| Policy detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard checked weight (kg) | 23 |
| Standard checked size (linear cm) | 158 |
| Largest accepted weight (kg) | 32 |
| Largest accepted size (linear cm) | 292 |
Checked bags, extra pieces and excess fees
- Eligible first standard Light bag: $90 online or at check-in.
These prices apply only to the conditions listed above. Your route, fare, ticket date, or benefits can change what you pay.
How to add and pay for bags
- Identify Light first bag versus an additional excess bag.
- Select the correct published table.
- Use My Bookings or airline service when the item requires assistance.
A combined additional-bag tariff must not be charged twice.
Free bags and possible savings
- Online does not always mean cheaper.
Special items, connections and refunds
We couldn’t confirm one Lufthansa price that covers every sports item, stroller, or mobility device. Ask about the exact item you’re bringing, especially if another airline flies part of the trip. If a paid checked bag is delayed or lost, report it to the airline and keep the bag tag and fee receipt.
- Distinguish an included bag with excess from a newly purchased heavy/large bag package; do not double-charge the package.
Worked bag examples
Fare: Economy Light
The listed charges add up to 90 USD in this example. Your checkout may differ. The same published USD rate applies online and at check-in under this offer.
Questions to answer before you pay
Is online baggage always cheaper?
No. Virgin Atlantic and the specified Lufthansa Light offer have equal online/airport rates; Alaska removed its general advance discount.
Next: Compare actual rows, not a generic online-saving claim.
Baggage rules by topic
Use the sections below to check each bag type and fee. When we couldn’t confirm a rule, you’ll see what to ask the airline before you buy.
| Topic | Evidence status |
|---|---|
| Checked bags | Limit with conditions |
| Carry-on | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Personal item | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Overweight fees | Limit with conditions |
| Oversized fees | Limit with conditions |
| Extra bag numbers | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Fare baggage allowance | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Add or pay for bags | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Free checked bags | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Sports equipment | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Family and medical bags | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Connecting flights | Check your ticket or the airline |
| Baggage refunds | Check your ticket or the airline |
Checked bags
This page covers U.S./Canada Economy Light first-bag offer and separate regional excess tables.. The standard weight listed here is 23 kg. Check the purchased fare for the included piece count.
Carry-on
We couldn’t confirm a current carry-on size for this airline. Fare inclusion and aircraft space are different questions from size.
Personal item
We couldn’t confirm a fixed underseat size for this airline. The item still needs to fit under the seat on the operating flight.
Overweight fees
The standard weight listed here is 23 kg. A heavier bag may cost extra. Check the base bag price and the excess charge together before you pay.
Oversized fees
The standard outside-size limit listed here is 158 linear cm. Measure outside length, width and height and separately check the maximum accepted size.
Extra bag numbers
Your second or third bag may cost more than your first. Start with the bags included on your ticket, then price each additional piece for that traveler.
Fare baggage allowance
Lufthansa allowance cannot be inferred from the brand alone. Match the fare printed on the ticket, the route, any bundle and the date the ticket was issued or changed.
Add or pay for bags
Identify Light first bag versus an additional excess bag. Select the correct published table.
Free checked bags
Online does not always mean cheaper. A standard-piece waiver does not automatically waive excess weight or size.
Sports equipment
Bringing a bike, golf bag, skis, or an instrument? Check the airline’s packing and special-item rules before using an ordinary checked-bag price.
Family and medical bags
A stroller, car seat, or mobility device may follow different rules from a suitcase. Tell the airline what you’re bringing and check its handling and battery instructions.
Connecting flights
Check whether each segment is marketed and operated by Lufthansa or a partner. A separate ticket can require a new bag purchase and physical recheck.
Baggage refunds
If a paid checked bag is lost or significantly delayed, report it to the airline and keep your bag tag and fee receipt. An unused prepaid bag has a different refund question.
For any unresolved detail, check the Lufthansa policy for the current ticket and operating flight.
Related baggage help
Official sources and evidence
- Lufthansa: Excess baggage (official page read; checked 2026-10-31)