Lufthansa Baggage Guide & Official Links

LH / DLH · Germany

Purchase additional checked baggage online, via app, during check-in, or through service center. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Official website

Updated Mar 20, 2026

See baggage rulesBuy extra baggage
OfficialApp purchase: Yes

Steps

  1. Go to https://www.lufthansa.com and click on 'My bookings' in the navigation menu.
  2. Log in using one of the following methods:
  3. - Login with Travel ID (AirlineID credentials), or
  4. - Enter booking code (6-character code) and last name.
  5. Select your booking from the list.
  6. Choose 'Add baggage' or 'Optional baggage' option.
  7. Select the number of additional bags and complete payment.
  8. Alternatively, use the Lufthansa app: navigate to 'My flights', select your booking, and add baggage.
  9. You can also purchase during online check-in (first bag, second bag, or additional standard baggage).

Prices

Charge TypePricesNotes
Extra checked bag
  • 📏 Billing: Price varies by route, travel class, and fare type.
  • 🤖 Tools: Use baggage calculator or Manage Booking for specific pricing.
  • 💰 Pricing: Online purchase prices are generally lower than airport prices.
  • 💳 Payment: Local taxes may apply in addition to flat rates depending on departure airport.
First bag for Economy Light
  • 📏 Billing: Fee varies by route.
  • ⏰ Timing: Available during check-in for Economy Light passengers who did not purchase before check-in.
Second bag discount
  • 💰 Pricing: Discounted price available on certain routes for Economy Class passengers.
  • 📏 Billing: Price varies by route.
Excess baggage
  • 📏 Billing: Flat rates apply when exceeding free allowance in weight and/or dimensions.
  • 📦 Limits: Baggage exceeding 32kg or 292cm cannot be purchased online; contact Service Center.

Notes

  • 📱 Channels: Purchase via Online (My Bookings), Lufthansa app, online check-in, travel agency, Service Center, or at the airport.
  • 📏 Billing: Prices vary by route, travel class, and fare type; no fixed public prices available.
  • 🤖 Tools: Baggage calculator available at https://www.lufthansa.com/nl/en/baggage-calculator.html
  • 💳 Payment: Local taxes may apply in addition to Lufthansa flat rates.
  • 📦 Limits: Online purchase limited to 5 bags; for more bags, contact Service Center or purchase at airport.
  • 📦 Limits: Maximum weight is 23kg for Economy/Premium Economy, 32kg for Business/First Class.
  • 📦 Limits: Maximum dimensions are 158cm (H+W+D) for standard bags; up to 292cm for excess baggage.
  • 💰 Pricing: First bag option available for Economy Light fare passengers who did not purchase before check-in.
  • 💰 Pricing: Discounted second bag available on certain routes for Economy Class passengers.
  • ⏰ Timing: Online check-in purchase available only if checking in more than 2 hours before departure.
  • 🚫 Exceptions: Baggage exceeding 32kg or 292cm cannot be purchased online; contact Service Center.
  • 🔗 Interline: Available on Lufthansa Group operated flights: Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Air Dolomiti.
  • 💳 Payment: Once payment is made, baggage charges cannot be refunded separately (unless ticket conditions allow refund).
  • 🔗 Interline: For flights operated by partner airlines, contact the operating airline directly for baggage charges.

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