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Lufthansa Carry-On Size & Bag Rules
Lufthansa is Germany's flag carrier, a Star Alliance founding member, and Europe's largest airline group. All passengers get a cabin bag and personal item with the Lufthansa Group standard dimensions. Business and First class passengers can bring two cabin bags.
Personal Item
Under the seat
Length
15.7
in
Width
11.8
in
Height
5.9
in
Inch values are approximate conversions — official dimensions are in cm.
Cabin Bag
Overhead bin
Length
21.7
in
Width
15.7
in
Height
9.1
in
Inch values are approximate conversions — official dimensions are in cm.
All classes: 1 cabin bag (55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg) + 1 personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm). Business/First: 2 cabin bags + 1 personal item. Lufthansa Group standard dimensions.
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How to Measure
Length — tallest dimension, from floor to top of handle/wheels
Width — widest side, including external pockets
Depth — front to back, at the thickest point
Always measure the full external size — wheels, handles, and pockets count. Manufacturer specs often exclude these.
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