Lufthansa cabin bag size 2026: free under-seat bag and cabin bag by fare
What can I take on board for free? Lufthansa free bag: 40 x 30 x 15 cm under the seat
Item of carry-on baggage (overhead locker): 55 x 40 x 23 cm (≈ 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in), 8 kg – only with some fares, cabins or as a paid extra.
Official source: Lufthansa: Carry-on baggage · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Airlines change their bag rules and measure bags their own way (usually in a sizer at the airport, with wheels and handles). We quote each airline's official page on the date shown; the official rule and the airline staff decide. Check your booking before you fly.
Lufthansa bags you can take on board
| Bag | Where | Max size | Weight | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal item | Under the seat | 40 x 30 x 15 cm (≈ 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 in) | not stated | Free with every fare |
| Item of carry-on baggage | Overhead locker | 55 x 40 x 23 cm (≈ 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in) | 8 kg | Only with some fares, cabins or as a paid extra |
Sizes in the order Lufthansa writes them. “≈” marks our conversion; the other figures are Lufthansa's own.
What Lufthansa's official page says
Personal item
Economy Basic
1 personal item
max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm
Item of carry-on baggage
Economy Light, Comfort, Comfort Green & Flex
1 personal item
max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm
1 item of carry-on baggage
max. 8 kg
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Official source: Lufthansa: Carry-on baggage · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Cabin bag by fare
| Fare | Under the seat | Overhead locker |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic (short- and medium-haul) | Included | Not included |
| Economy Light, Comfort, Comfort Green & Flex | Included | 1 included (8 kg) |
| Business Comfort, Comfort Green & Flex | Included | 2 included (8 kg each) |
Our short summary of the official wording below.
Economy Basic
1 personal item
max. 40 x 30 x 15 cmEconomy Light, Comfort, Comfort Green & Flex
1 personal item
max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm
1 item of carry-on baggage
max. 8 kg
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cmBusiness Comfort, Comfort Green & Flex
1 personal item
max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm
2 items of carry-on baggage
max. 8 kg
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm
If your bag is too big
This is why we check the amount, weight and dimensions of your carry-on baggage at the airport.
If your carry-on baggage does not comply with the rules, we will take it from you at the check-in counter or when you are boarding at the gate and transport it in the aircraft hold at your expense.
Questions about Lufthansa cabin bags
Every answer below is quoted word for word from Lufthansa's official page, not written by us.
What size is the free Lufthansa under-seat bag?
Economy Basic
1 personal item
max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm
What are the Lufthansa cabin bag size and weight limits?
Economy Light, Comfort, Comfort Green & Flex
1 personal item
max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm
1 item of carry-on baggage
max. 8 kg
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Is a cabin bag included in every Lufthansa fare?
Economy Basic
1 personal item
max. 40 x 30 x 15 cmEconomy Light, Comfort, Comfort Green & Flex
1 personal item
max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm
1 item of carry-on baggage
max. 8 kg
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cmBusiness Comfort, Comfort Green & Flex
1 personal item
max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm
2 items of carry-on baggage
max. 8 kg
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Does Lufthansa check the size of cabin bags?
This is why we check the amount, weight and dimensions of your carry-on baggage at the airport.
If your carry-on baggage does not comply with the rules, we will take it from you at the check-in counter or when you are boarding at the gate and transport it in the aircraft hold at your expense.
Official source: Lufthansa: Carry-on baggage · checked on 18 October 2026 (read in a browser)
Liquids in your Lufthansa cabin bag: the 100ml rule
The liquid limit is set by the airport you go through security at, not by Lufthansa. At most airports each container in your hand luggage must be 100ml or less; 12 of the 63 airports we track allow up to 2 litres, and some apply different limits at different checkpoints.
The rules for carrying liquids in your hand luggage depend on the airport.
At most airports, you cannot take liquids in containers larger than 100ml through security. This still applies if the container is only part full.
Quoted from Hand luggage restrictions at UK airports – Liquids · checked on 10 October 2026. Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0.
Liquid rules at 63 airports, quoted from their official pages
Does my bag fit Lufthansa?
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