Baggage
You can get all the important information about taking carry-on baggage, free baggage and special baggage on your flights with Lufthansa here.
Current information
Make sure you have attached your name and (mobile) telephone number to each piece of baggage before checking it in at the airport. In addition, print out the following contact form, fill it out and place it inside your item of baggage.
Please keep your carry-on baggage to the essentials to avoid long waiting times at security.
Baggage calculator
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You can check your baggage allowance in just a few steps with our calculator – based on route, travel class and fare.
Types of baggage
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Free baggage
Find out about Lufthansa’s current free baggage rules. The free baggage allowance is based on the travel class and the fare you have booked.
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Carry-on baggage
Whether it is the number of items, the weight or the security checks your carry-on baggage undergoes, Lufthansa will tell you everything you need to know about the subject here.
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Electronic devices and batteries
Electronic devices and batteries are classed as dangerous goods. You can find detailed information about their carriage here.
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Dangerous goods
The carriage of certain items in checked baggage or carry-on baggage is prohibited by law.
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Excess baggage
In the case of excess baggage, there are a few things to bear in mind. You can find out all about this subject, as well as the flat rates, here.
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Sports baggage and special baggage
Whether for snowboarding, surfing or golf, you’ll find all the information about registering your sports baggage and special baggage and the various transport options here.
Baggage services
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Problems with baggage
You can find out where to claim compensation for damage as well as where to get information about delayed items of baggage here.
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Digital baggage services
With our digital baggage services, you can check in your baggage faster and know at all times from check-in up to your arrival at your destination precisely where your baggage is.
Further information
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Travel briefing
Practical tips and services for preparation and for enjoying a care-free trips — from booking through to arrival at the destination.
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Travelling with animals
You can find all the important information about registering your pets as well as the various options for transporting them here.
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A healthy journey
Lufthansa has compiled some important information for you here about the transport of medicines on board.