TripCalcLufthansa baggage calculator
Lufthansa retired its own online baggage calculator in September 2026. Use this one to price a checked bag, carry-on and fare type before you book.
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Fare + bags + seat, itemized. One-way, per person.
Fees change often and vary by route, date and status. Ranges mean the airline prices dynamically. Always verify with the airline before you book. Sources & last-checked dates.
Lufthansa fees at a glance
| Fare | Carry-on | 1st bag | 2nd bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic (Europe) | from €15 | €30–€35 | Not published / varies |
| Economy Light (Europe) | Included | €30–€35 | Not published / varies |
| Economy Light (Europe–USA/Canada) | Included | €65 | Not published / varies |
| Economy Classic | Included | Included | Not published / varies |
First 23 kg bag, online, booked 8+ days ahead. "From" prices within Europe. Per person, one way.
- Within Europe: from €15 (domestic) / €30 (cross-border) if booked 8+ days ahead; from €20 / €35 within 7 days.
- Europe–USA/Canada on Light: €65 (US$75) online; €100 (US$110) at the airport.
- At the airport within Europe: €50 domestic / €60 cross-border.
- Economy Basic gate-checked bag: €60–€110.
- Economy Basic on all European flights from Oct 27, 2026 travel.
Lufthansa fares explained
Economy Basic (Europe only) includes just a personal item (40×30×15 cm). A carry-on (8 kg, 55×40×23 cm) is extra and can only be bought online, from €15. A bag taken to the gate that doesn't fit is checked for €60–€110. From October 27, 2026 travel, Basic is sold on all Lufthansa flights within Europe.
Economy Light includes a carry-on and personal item but no checked bag. You can add a first 23 kg bag (max 158 cm total dimensions).
Economy Classic includes one 23 kg checked bag.
First checked bag on Economy Light
| Route | Online, 8+ days out | Online, within 7 days | Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within one country | from €15 | from €20 | €50 |
| Cross-border Europe | from €30 | from €35 | €60 |
| Europe – USA/Canada | €65 (US$75) | €65 (US$75) | €100 (US$110) |
| Other long-haul | €65 | €70 | €100 |
Source: Lufthansa Group fee table for Economy Light. HON Circle, Senator and Star Alliance Gold members get the first bag free on intercontinental Light fares, at the check-in counter only.
Tips to pay less
- Add the bag online at least 8 days before departure, since that's the cheapest price.
- Never pay at the airport if you can avoid it: it's roughly 2–3× the online price within Europe.
- Compare Basic + carry-on + bag against Classic. Classic is sometimes the cheaper total.
- These fees also apply on SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines and other Lufthansa Group carriers.
Fees change, and depend on route, date and status. Verify on Lufthansa's site before you book.
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