Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Eurowings or Lufthansa?

Eurowings: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb). Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb).

Where do Eurowings and Lufthansa fly from?

Eurowings's main hubs are DUS, CGN, HAM, STR. Lufthansa's are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Eurowings and Lufthansa partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Eurowings: none; Lufthansa: Star Alliance), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

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Eurowings vs Lufthansa

Q: Do Eurowings and Lufthansa include a carry-on on basic economy?

Eurowings: BASIC includes only a personal item that fits under the seat; SMART adds the 8 kg cabin bag. Lufthansa: Economy Basic, on every European route from October 27, 2026, includes only a personal item; you can buy a carry-on online but not at the airport. Long-haul fares start at Economy Light, which keeps the 8 kg carry-on.

Eurowings wins on a bigger personal item; Lufthansa wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Eurowings

Wins 1 category

A bigger personal item

Lufthansa

Wins 1 category

A carry-on on its cheapest fare

Quick verdict

Eurowings wins on a bigger personal item; Lufthansa wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Eurowings: 55 × 40 × 23 cm · Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Eurowings: Costs extra on basic fares · Lufthansa: Not on some basic fares

Side by side

	Eurowings	Lufthansa
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 23 cm	55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Costs extra on basic fares	Not on some basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	8 kg (17.6 lb)	8 kg (17.6 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 25 cm	40 × 30 × 15 cm
Network
Alliance	None	Star Alliance
Loyalty program	Miles & More	Miles & More
Main hubs	DUS, CGN, HAM, STR	FRA, MUC

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in).

Eurowings charges for it on its cheapest fare, while Lufthansa's Economy Basic / Light can be personal-item only.

Carry-on weight limits: 8 kg (17.6 lb) on Eurowings, 8 kg (17.6 lb) on Lufthansa.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 25 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 9.8 in) on Eurowings, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Lufthansa.

Basic economy

Eurowings (BASIC): BASIC includes only a personal item that fits under the seat; SMART adds the 8 kg cabin bag.

Lufthansa (Economy Basic / Light): Economy Basic, on every European route from October 27, 2026, includes only a personal item; you can buy a carry-on online but not at the airport. Long-haul fares start at Economy Light, which keeps the 8 kg carry-on.

Loyalty and where they fly

Eurowings is not in an alliance and Lufthansa is in Star Alliance.

Loyalty programs: Miles & More (Eurowings) and Miles & More (Lufthansa).

Eurowings's main hubs are DUS, CGN, HAM, STR. Lufthansa's are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Eurowings if you want…

a bigger personal item
nonstops from DUS, CGN, HAM

Choose Lufthansa if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
to earn and use Star Alliance miles and status
nonstops from FRA, MUC

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.