Hand baggage: rules and tips before you fly

The maximum weight for hand baggage is 8kg and dimensions for carry-on baggage: max 55x40x23cm.

In addition to the carry-on baggage allowance, each passenger except infants may carry free of charge 1 personal item (for example handbags, shopping bags or laptop bags) with a maximum size of 40 x 30 x 15 cm. 

For Economy Class fares only one item is included; the hand baggage allowance in Business class fares includes two pieces of carry-on baggage, each up to 8 kg.

IMPORTANT: Bookings with the Economy Basic fare include only one personal item; a carry‑on can be purchased for an additional fee.

We have adapted our baggage regulations for you so that every piece of hand luggage can now be checked in free of charge – even if you have booked an Economy Light fare. 


If the free hand baggage allowance is exceeded in terms of number, dimensions and/or weight, the fee for excess baggage will be charged.

Personal documents, medicines, valuables, mobile phones and laptops should be carried in cabin bags.
The passenger, if they wish, may carry their medication in a Cube Tec4Med cooling bag. This solution, which can be taken on board free of charge in addition to regular hand baggage, is available for purchase only through the Lufthansa website. For further information and to purchase the Cube, please visit the Lufthansa page dedicated to the transport of refrigerated medicines.

Portable electronic devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, including medical devices such as portable oxygen concentrators (POC) and consumer electronics such as cameras, mobile phones, laptops and tablets are permitted for personal use. Each person is limited to a maximum of 15 portable electronic devices.

For any doubts about the transport of items or devices containing lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, please contact our Customer Service in order to make sure of the authorization to transport these items.

For safety reasons, certain items may not be taken in the cabin and are prohibited in carry-on baggage: weapons, potential weapons, imitation/replica weapons, pointed, sharp or blunt items (e.g. scissors, pocket knives, baseball bats) and all explosive and flammable substances. You fan find the list of forbidden items in accordance with EU Directive 2015/1998 can be found here.

Only allowed in carry-on baggage:
-E-cigarettes
-Lithium-ion spare batteries 
Note: powerbanks and similar devices used as an energy source are considered to be spare batteries and may therefore not be carried in checked baggage.
Batteries, spare/loose, including lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, for portable electronic devices must be carried in carry-on baggage only.
Articles which have the primary purpose as a power source, e.g. power banks are considered as spare batteries. Each person is limited to a maximum of 20 spare batteries.

When there is insufficient space to stow all hand baggage safely on board you may be asked to check in some or all of your hand baggage at the boarding gate. 

For customers who have purchased an Economy Basic fare, it is possible to purchase one (1) additional carry-on bag per passenger during the online booking process or later via the "Manage Booking" function. Alternatively, the carry-on bag can be purchased by contacting our Customer Service.

Online fees for the additional carry-on bag that apply to the Economy Basic fare:

• Booked more than 8 days before departure: €20.00*
• Booked between 7 days before and up to 48 hours before departure: €25.00*
• Booked between 47 hours and up to 2 hours before departure: €30.00*

*For departures in July, August and December, there is a further charge of 5,00€.

Please note:

• One carry-on bag may measure up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm and weigh a maximum of 8 kg.
• In Economy Class only one carry-on bag per passenger is permitted.
• The option to add a carry-on bag is not available for customers booking other fares.
• The additional carry-on bag can be purchased online or via our Customer Service; it cannot be purchased at the airport.
• HON Circle Members and Senators already have one carry-on bag included as part of their status benefits. This benefit applies on all flights eligible for their status privileges.
• If baggage exceeds the allowance of the fare or exceeds the permitted dimensions, it will be transported in the hold and an extra baggage fee will apply.

Each liquid you carry in your hand baggage must be in its own container of no more than 100 ml. All liquids must be placed in a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag with a total volume of no more than 1 litre. One transparent plastic bag may be taken per person.

However, you may always bring:

• Baby food to be consumed during the flight
• Medicines to be taken during the flight, provided you have a prescription or attending physician's statement
• Special diet foods to be consumed during the flight

For some specific kinds of baggage, such as strollers, wheelchairs and crutches, it is possible to request – at the passenger's discretion – the “Delivery at Aircraft” (DAA) procedure.

These items will be collected at the side of the aircraft to be placed in the hold – if there is not enough room in the cabin – and will be given back to the passenger during disembarkation, directly at the side of the aircraft or at the loading bridge (finger).
Passengers may choose to opt for the “Delivery at Aircraft” (DAA) procedure or to register the items as hold luggage.

If the DAA procedure is requested on connecting flights, please inform staff at check-in or boarding if you wish to retrieve the item at the transit airport.

Important information for the passengers flying to the United States: effective from 30th June 2018 powder-like substances over 12 oz. / 350 mL should be placed in checked bags.
Powders over 12 oz. / 350 mL in carry-on bags may be prohibited.