Official airline data, verified 2026-07-21
Lufthansa carry-on size
Lufthansa's carry-on limit is 21.65 x 15.75 x 9.06 in (wheels and handles included). Check your own bag against it below.
Carry-on max
21.65 x 15.75 x 9.06 in
17.64 lb limit
Personal item
15.75 x 11.81 x 5.91 in
under the seat
Carry-on fee
Free
on standard fares
1st checked bag
$0
route-based
Will your bag fit Lufthansa?
Lufthansa cabin limit: 21.65 x 15.75 x 9.06 in (wheels and handles included)
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A 22 x 14 x 9 in bag is over Lufthansa's carry-on limit by 0.4 in.
How we measured
- Your bag 22 in x 14 in x 9 in vs Lufthansa carry-on max 21.7 in x 15.8 in x 9.1 in (largest side to largest side).
- Longest side: 22 in vs 21.7 in allowance -> over by 0.4 in.
- Middle side: 14 in vs 15.8 in allowance -> 1.8 in to spare.
- Shortest side: 9 in vs 9.1 in allowance -> 0.1 in to spare.
- Linear total: 45 in vs 46.5 in limit -> within limit.
- Result: over Lufthansa's carry-on limit; it has to be checked.
- It is over the personal-item max 15.8 in x 11.8 in x 5.9 in, so it does not count as an under-seat item.
Carry-ons that do fit Lufthansa
Sized within Lufthansa's 21.65 x 15.75 x 9.06 in carry-on limit.
Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack18 x 12 x 7.5 inAmazon 
Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L20.9 x 13 x 7 inAmazon 
Coolife Hardside Spinner Luggage, 20" Carry-On21 x 15 x 8.5 inAmazon 
Briggs & Riley Baseline Global 21" Carry-On Expandable Spinner21 x 15 x 9 inAmazon As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links are affiliate links; it costs you nothing extra.
Popular bags vs Lufthansa's carry-on limit
| Bag | Size (in) | Verdict | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calpak Terra 26L Laptop Duffel Backpack | 18 x 12 x 7.5 | Fits | Amazon |
| Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L | 20.9 x 13 x 7 | Fits | Amazon |
| Coolife Hardside Spinner Luggage, 20" Carry-On | 21 x 15 x 8.5 | Tight | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley Baseline Global 21" Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 21 x 15 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley ZDX Global 21" Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 21 x 15 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Briggs & Riley ZDX Global 21" Hardside Carry-On Expandable Spinner | 21 x 15 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Calpak Ambeur Carry-On Luggage | 21 x 13.8 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Calpak Hue Carry-On Luggage | 21 x 13.8 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44L | 21.5 x 14 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| Osprey Sojourn Porter 46 Travel Pack | 21.5 x 14 x 9 | Tight | Amazon |
| American Tourister Air Move Carry-On Spinner | 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.9 | Tight | Amazon |
| American Tourister Rejoy Carry-On | 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.9 | Tight | Amazon |
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Does a 22 x 14 x 9 carry-on fit on Lufthansa?
No. Lufthansa's published limit is 21.65 x 15.75 x 9.06 inches, smaller than the US-standard 22 x 14 x 9 carry-on, so a bag that size risks a gate check. Run your exact bag through the fit tool above.
Does Lufthansa measure with wheels and handles?
Yes. Lufthansa's 21.65 x 15.75 x 9.06 inch limit is an external measurement that includes wheels and handles, so measure your bag at its widest points, not the manufacturer's case-only size.
Lufthansa carry-on size in cm
Lufthansa's carry-on limit is 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.65 x 15.75 x 9.06 inches), with a 17.64 lb weight limit.
Lufthansa checked bag size and weight limit
Lufthansa's standard checked bag limit is 62 linear inches (length + width + height) and 50.71 lb. Overweight fees start at 50.71 lb. The absolute maximum accepted is 70.55 lb and 115 linear inches. See the full checked bag, or hold baggage, size comparison on the hold baggage size page.
Official carry-on page (short/medium-haul 'Economy Light, Comfort, Comfort Green & Flex' and long-haul 'Economy'/'Premium Economy' rows): '1 item of carry-on baggage max. 8 kg / max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm'. Business/First (both short-medium and long-haul): 2 items of carry-on baggage at the same 8kg/55x40x23cm limit each. weightLb (17.64) and dimIn are DERIVED from the official kg/cm (8kg, 55x40x23cm); Lufthansa publishes cm/kg natively, not inches/lb. includesWheelsHandles: Lufthansa's page does NOT use the explicit phrase 'including wheels and handles' for this item (unlike the Southwest/Air Canada pages) - recorded as true based on standard industry sizer practice, but this is a rung-4 pattern-match, not a verbatim official quote, and is flagged as such per the accuracy rule. linearIn (46.46) is DERIVED (l+w+h sum) - not an official Lufthansa additive rule.
Official: '1 personal item max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm' - included on EVERY fare including Economy Basic. Quote: 'Please note that the Economy Basic fare on short- and medium-haul flights includes only one personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm).' No weight limit is published specifically for the personal item on this page. dimIn is DERIVED from the official cm figure.
Lufthansa's lowest fare does NOT include a full carry-on.
SCOPE-LIMITED GOTCHA: on SHORT- AND MEDIUM-HAUL flights only, Lufthansa's lowest fare 'Economy Basic' includes ONLY the personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm) - no separate cabin trolley bag. Official quote: 'Please note that the Economy Basic fare on short- and medium-haul flights includes only one personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm).' The next fare tier up on short/medium-haul ('Economy Light, Comfort, Comfort Green & Flex') DOES get the full 8kg/55x40x23cm carry-on item in addition to the personal item. On LONG-HAUL flights, by contrast, the official carry-on table shows plain 'Economy' (no Basic/Light fare split) getting the full personal item + 1 carry-on bag (8kg, 55x40x23cm) - the personal-item-only restriction is NOT shown as applying to long-haul Economy on the fetched page. Exception: HON Circle/Senator members and Star Alliance Gold status travelers get 1 free carry-on bag in addition to their personal item even on the short/medium-haul Economy Basic fare, per official text.
Lufthansa baggage FAQs
What is Lufthansa's carry-on size limit?
Lufthansa's carry-on allowance is 21.65 x 15.75 x 9.06 inches, including wheels and handles (46.46 linear inches), with a 17.64 lb weight limit.
Does Lufthansa charge for a carry-on bag?
No. A carry-on bag is free on Lufthansa (Included on all fares EXCEPT Economy Basic on short-/medium-haul flights, where only the personal item is allowed (see basicEconomy). Business/First get 2 of this item instead of 1.).
What is Lufthansa's personal item size?
Lufthansa's personal item limit is 15.75 x 11.81 x 5.91 inches. It must fit under the seat in front of you.
What is Lufthansa's checked bag size and weight limit?
Lufthansa's standard checked bag limit is 62 linear inches (length + width + height) and 50.71 lb. Above that, oversize or overweight fees apply up to an absolute maximum of 70.55 lb and 115 linear inches.
How much is a checked bag on Lufthansa?
Lufthansa includes the first checked bag free on standard economy fares (verified 2026-07-21; see the sources below for fare-level details).
Can I bring a carry-on on Lufthansa's cheapest fare?
Not always. SCOPE-LIMITED GOTCHA: on SHORT- AND MEDIUM-HAUL flights only, Lufthansa's lowest fare 'Economy Basic' includes ONLY the personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm) - no separate cabin trolley bag. Official quote: 'Please note that the Economy Basic fare on short- and medium-haul flights includes only one personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm).' The next fare tier up on short/medium-haul ('Economy Light, Comfort, Comfort Green & Flex') DOES get the full 8kg/55x40x23cm carry-on item in addition to the personal item. On LONG-HAUL flights, by contrast, the official carry-on table shows plain 'Economy' (no Basic/Light fare split) getting the full personal item + 1 carry-on bag (8kg, 55x40x23cm) - the personal-item-only restriction is NOT shown as applying to long-haul Economy on the fetched page. Exception: HON Circle/Senator members and Star Alliance Gold status travelers get 1 free carry-on bag in addition to their personal item even on the short/medium-haul Economy Basic fare, per official text.