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

Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb). Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 10 kg (22 lb).

Where do Lufthansa and Wizz Air fly from?

Lufthansa's main hubs are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC). Wizz Air's are Budapest (BUD). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Lufthansa and Wizz Air partners?

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

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Lufthansa vs Wizz Air

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

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. Wizz Air: The Basic fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Lufthansa wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags; Wizz Air wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Lufthansa

Wins 2 categories

A carry-on on its cheapest fare
Cheaper checked bags

Wizz Air

Wins 2 categories

A more generous carry-on weight limit
A bigger personal item

Quick verdict

Lufthansa wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare and cheaper checked bags; Wizz Air wins on a more generous carry-on weight limit and a bigger personal item. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm · Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Lufthansa: Not on some basic fares · Wizz Air: Costs extra on basic fares
First checked bag (regular economy): Lufthansa: 1 free bag · Wizz Air: $23–$68

Side by side

	Lufthansa	Wizz Air
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 23 cm	55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Not on some basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	8 kg (17.6 lb)	10 kg (22 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
First checked bag (regular economy)	1 free bag	$23–$68
Network
Alliance	Star Alliance	None
Loyalty program	Miles & More	None
Main hubs	FRA, MUC	BUD

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).

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

Carry-on weight limits: 8 kg (17.6 lb) on Lufthansa, 10 kg (22 lb) on Wizz Air.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Lufthansa, and 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) on Wizz Air.

Lufthansa includes one bag with Economy Classic on flights between the U.S. and Europe, and a first checked bag on Wizz Air costs $23–$68 on flights within Europe.

Basic economy

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.

Wizz Air (Basic): The Basic fare includes only the under-seat bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

Lufthansa is in Star Alliance and Wizz Air is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: Miles & More (Lufthansa) and none (Wizz Air).

Lufthansa's main hubs are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC). Wizz Air's are Budapest (BUD). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Lufthansa if you want…

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

Choose Wizz Air if you want…

a more generous carry-on weight limit
a bigger personal item
nonstops from BUD

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.