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Lufthansa Baggage & Check-In: Allowances + Fees
Lufthansa Airbus A380 aircraft
Airlines

Lufthansa Baggage, Check-In + Boarding Guide

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Lufthansa (LH)

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Quick Answer

Lufthansa (LH) is Germany’s flag carrier — Star Alliance founding member, Europe’s 2nd-largest airline. Founded 1953. 280+ aircraft, 200+ destinations. Baggage allowance (Economy): Cabin: 8kg + 1 small item (handbag/laptop bag). Checked: 1×23kg INCLUDED in Standard fares (NEW Economy Basic 2025: 1×23kg checked NOT included — only carry-on). Premium Economy: 8kg cabin + 2×23kg checked. Business: 16kg cabin (2 pieces) + 2×32kg checked. First: 16kg cabin + 3×32kg checked. Check-in: online 23 hours-1 hour before departure. Mobile boarding pass via Lufthansa app. Lounges: Senator + Business Lounges across hubs. Star Alliance Gold access included. Hubs: Frankfurt FRA, Munich MUC. Star Alliance: 26 airlines including United, Air Canada, ANA, Singapore Airlines. Common fees: 2nd checked bag €70-100 short-haul, name change €70+, flight change €70-300 (waivable Premium/Business). Tip: Miles & More frequent flyer program — Senator + HON status from elite tiers.

Lufthansa Airbus A380 aircraft
Lufthansa (LH)

Lufthansa baggage rules

  • Cabin (Economy): 8kg main bag 55x40x23cm + 1 small item (handbag/laptop bag).
  • Cabin (Business/First): 2 pieces × 8kg = 16kg total.
  • Checked (Economy Standard, Plus, Flex): 1×23kg INCLUDED.
  • Economy Basic (2025+): NEW — only carry-on included. Checked extra €25-50.
  • Premium Economy: 8kg cabin + 2×23kg checked.
  • Business: 16kg cabin + 2×32kg checked.
  • First Class: 16kg cabin + 3×32kg checked.
  • Sports equipment: ski €40-50, bike €60-100, golf €60.
  • Children (2-11): same as adults.
  • Infants: 1 small item + stroller free.
  • Star Alliance Gold: +1 checked bag included.

Lufthansa check-in

  • Online check-in: 23 hours to 1 hour before departure (45 min international).
  • Mobile boarding pass: Lufthansa app or PDF.
  • Self-service kiosks at airport: for printing boarding pass.
  • Bag drop: 24-2 hours before departure (varies by airport).
  • Counter check-in available: typically 2-3h before departure.
  • Document check: required for non-Schengen + non-EU flights.
  • Boarding closes 30 minutes before scheduled departure (45 min long-haul).
  • Star Alliance Gold: dedicated bag drop + Priority check-in.

Lufthansa fare classes

  • Economy Basic: NEW 2025+. Only carry-on. NO seat selection. NO miles. NO refund. Cheapest.
  • Economy Standard: 1×23kg checked + standard seat selection (€10-30) + 50% miles.
  • Economy Plus: 1×23kg + free seat selection + 75% miles.
  • Economy Flex: 1×23kg + free seat selection + free changes + 100% miles.
  • Premium Economy: 8kg cabin + 2×23kg checked + dedicated cabin + 125% miles.
  • Business: 16kg cabin + 2×32kg checked + lie-flat seat + lounge + 200% miles.
  • First Class: 16kg cabin + 3×32kg checked + private suite + chauffeur + First Class Terminal Frankfurt + 300% miles.

Lufthansa boarding + seat selection

  • Boarding zones: First (1) → Business (2) → Economy with status (3) → Economy without status (4).
  • Star Alliance Gold: priority boarding (Group 3).
  • Standard seat selection: €10-30 short-haul, €25-100 long-haul.
  • Premium Economy: dedicated cabin with extra legroom.
  • Exit row: €25-100 (max baggage allowance not reduced).
  • Family seating: children under 12 seated with adult automatically.
  • Lufthansa Premium Plus: €30-150 seat upgrade + meal voucher.

Lufthansa lounges + Star Alliance

  • Senator Lounge: Lufthansa loyalty top tier. Comfortable food + drinks.
  • Business Lounge: Business class + Star Alliance Gold.
  • First Class Lounge: First passengers + HON Circle.
  • First Class Terminal Frankfurt: separate terminal building exclusively for First passengers + HON Circle. Personal valet, chauffeur to gate, private spa.
  • Star Alliance benefits: Gold status from any of 26 airlines = lounge access + priority + extra baggage.
  • Miles & More: Lufthansa frequent flyer. Earn miles + reward flights.
  • Status tiers: Frequent Traveller (35K) → Senator (100K) → HON Circle (600K miles).

Common Lufthansa fees

  • 2nd checked bag (Economy): €70-100 short-haul, €100-200 long-haul.
  • Excess baggage: €40-100 per kg over.
  • Name change: €70+. Don’t book without exact name.
  • Flight change: €70-300 + fare difference (Economy Basic = no changes).
  • Cancellation: non-refundable Economy Basic. Refund Economy Flex + Business + First.
  • Pet (small in cabin): €35-50.
  • Pet (in hold): €70-300 by weight + crate.
  • Special assistance: FREE — book 48h ahead.
  • WiFi onboard: €5-25 short-haul, €10-30 long-haul.

Lufthansa tips + reviews

  • Book 6-12 weeks ahead: typically cheapest economy.
  • Lufthansa Group: includes SWISS, Austrian, Brussels, Eurowings, Discover, ITA, Air Dolomiti.
  • Hubs: Frankfurt FRA (largest) + Munich MUC.
  • Avoid Economy Basic if checking bag: €25-50 to add bag = same price as Standard.
  • Premium Economy worth it: +€500-1500 over Economy. Better food + dedicated cabin + 2 checked.
  • Business class: +€2000-5000 over Economy. Lie-flat + 2-bag + lounge + chauffeur transfer.
  • Skytrax: 4-star airline.
  • Reviews: 4/5 stars typical. Better than US legacy carriers.
  • Common complaints: recent strikes (pilots + ground staff), occasional delays from FRA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Lufthansa baggage included?

Economy Standard/Plus/Flex: 1×23kg checked included. Economy Basic (NEW 2025): only carry-on (8kg + 1 small item). Premium Economy: 2×23kg. Business: 2×32kg. First: 3×32kg.

Lufthansa check-in online?

23 hours to 1 hour before departure (45 min long-haul). Mobile boarding pass via app. Self-service kiosks at airport for printed pass.

Star Alliance Gold benefits Lufthansa?

Lounge access (Senator + Business + First). +1 checked bag (24kg). Priority boarding (Group 3). Priority bag drop. Earned via Lufthansa Senator (100K miles/year) or any Star Alliance airline Gold.

Lufthansa Economy Basic worth it?

Only if no checked bag needed. +€25-50 for bag = same price as Standard which includes everything. Avoid Economy Basic if checking bag — Standard is better value.

Lufthansa vs British Airways?

Lufthansa: Star Alliance, FRA + MUC hubs, German efficiency, 4-star Skytrax. BA: Oneworld, LHR hub, British style, 4-star Skytrax. Similar pricing + service. Choose by network + alliance.

First Class Terminal Frankfurt?

Yes — Lufthansa has separate terminal building exclusively for First passengers + HON Circle members at FRA. Personal valet from car to gate, private spa, chauffeured to plane. Iconic luxury experience.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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