2026 checked bag allowance & fees
Lufthansa baggage allowance
On flights between the U.S. and Europe, Lufthansa includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic; Economy Light includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs €90 (about $101).
Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction
on Economy Classic
About $101. €100 at the airport
Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total
Economy Light: €70 for the first
Quick answer
On flights between the U.S. and Europe, Lufthansa includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic; Economy Light includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs €90 (about $101). Included on long-haul fares, Economy Light too. Economy Basic, sold on every European route for travel from October 27, 2026, includes only a personal item.
- 1st checked bag
- Included (on Economy Classic)
- 2nd checked bag
- €90 (About $101. €100 at the airport)
- Weight limit
- 23 kg (Up to 158 cm (62 in) in total)
- Cheapest fare
- No free bags (Economy Light: €70 for the first)
What will my bags cost on Lufthansa?
- 1st bag on Economy ClassicIncluded
Lufthansa checked bag allowance and fees
Prices one way, per traveler, on flights between the U.S. and Europe.
Extra bags on Economy Classic
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd bag and up | €90about $101 | €100 |
On Economy Light
| Bag | Paid online | At the airport |
|---|---|---|
| 1st bag | €70about $79 | €100 |
| 2nd bag and up | €90about $101 | €100 |
Free checked bags by fare
- Economy LightNone
- Economy Classic1 bag
- Economy Flex1 bag
- Premium Economy2 bags
- BusinessUp to 32 kg each2 bags
Each bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) and 158 cm (62 in) in total.
Overweight and oversize bags
Charged per bag, each way, on top of any bag fee.
- Overweight: 23–32 kg€120 (about $135)
- Oversize: 159–292 cm (length + width + height)€120 (about $135)
How to avoid Lufthansa bag fees
Who checks bags free
- Miles & More Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle members
- Star Alliance Gold members
Ways to pay less
- • Weigh your bag at home: going over 23 kg can cost more than a second bag.
- • Travel carry-on only: check the Lufthansa carry-on size.
- • Compare fares: a slightly pricier fare that includes a bag can beat Light fare + bag.
Lufthansa vs. other European airlines
On regular economy fares, one way, in U.S. dollars.
| Airline | 1st bag | 2nd bag | Free bags (regular fare) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | Included | $101 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| British Airways | Included | $70 | 1 bagEconomy |
| Virgin Atlantic | Included | $100 | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Air France | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| KLM | Included | $77 | 1 bagStandard |
| Iberia | Included | $80 | 1 bagOptima |
| Aer Lingus | Included | $79.99 | 1 bagSmart |
| Icelandair | Included | $55 | 1 bagEconomy Standard |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | 2 bagsExtraFly |
| SWISS | Included | Not published | 1 bagEconomy Classic |
| Ryanair | $20–$56 | $20–$56 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
| easyJet | $13–$67 | $13–$67 | NoneStandard fare |
| Wizz Air | $23–$68 | $23–$68 | NoneBasic (standard fare) |
- Lufthansa
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $101
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- British Airways
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $70
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy
- Virgin Atlantic
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $100
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Air France
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- KLM
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $77
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Standard
- Iberia
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $80
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Optima
- Aer Lingus
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $79.99
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Smart
- Icelandair
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- $55
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Standard
- Turkish Airlines
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Included
- Free bags
- 2 bags · ExtraFly
- SWISS
- 1st bag
- Included
- 2nd bag
- Not published
- Free bags
- 1 bag · Economy Classic
- Ryanair
- 1st bag
- $20–$56
- 2nd bag
- $20–$56
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
- easyJet
- 1st bag
- $13–$67
- 2nd bag
- $13–$67
- Free bags
- None · Standard fare
- Wizz Air
- 1st bag
- $23–$68
- 2nd bag
- $23–$68
- Free bags
- None · Basic (standard fare)
Compare Lufthansa with another airline
Lufthansa baggage FAQ
On flights between the U.S. and Europe, Lufthansa includes one bag of up to 23 kg (50 lb) with Economy Classic; Economy Light includes no checked bag. Each extra bag costs €90 (about $101).
Airports Lufthansa flies from
Airport guides with transit, terminals, lounges and parking.
Sources
Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fees as published. Airlines change bag fees often, so confirm the price for your trip when you book.
- Lufthansa: official baggage information
- Upgraded Points: Lufthansa baggage fees (updated Jun 10, 2026)
- European Central Bank: euro foreign exchange reference rates (Oct 16, 2026)
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