Lufthansa Hand Luggage 2026: Sizes, Weight and Best Bag
Flying Lufthansa? Then you have plenty of room where hand luggage is concerned: Lufthansa is a full-service airline, so most Economy fares let you bring a full-size carry-on. The new Economy Basic fare is the only exception: there, just a personal item is included. Below is the complete Lufthansa hand luggage 2026 guide — sizes, weight and what's included — plus the ideal bag that stays comfortably within the limits.
Lufthansa hand luggage 2026: what can you take?
In Economy, Lufthansa lets you take one carry-on in the overhead bin plus a small personal item. The rules (as of 2026):
| Type | Maximum size | Weight | Included? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on (overhead bin) | 55 x 40 x 23 cm | max. 8 kg | Yes, from Economy Light (not with Economy Basic) |
| Small personal item (under the seat) | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | — | Yes, with every fare |
| Checked baggage | varies | up to 23 kg | Not with Economy Basic/Light (for a fee) |
Last updated: August 2026. Sizes include handles and wheels. Lufthansa can change its policy — always check your booking.
A full-size carry-on included
The good thing about Lufthansa: you may bring a carry-on of 55 x 40 x 23 cm (max 8 kg) in the overhead bin — in Economy Light too. Only with the new Economy Basic fare (short and medium-haul flights) is the carry-on not included; there, only the personal item of 40 x 30 x 15 cm travels free under the seat. For a weekend away or a business trip, Economy Light and up gives you more than enough without paying extra for hand luggage.
Our Lundholm Underseater (40 x 30 x 16 cm, 22 liters, well under 8 kg when empty) fits easily within that carry-on size of 55 x 40 x 23 cm. It opens like a suitcase and has a padded 15.6" laptop compartment, a TSA lock and waterproof material.
The ideal Lufthansa cabin bag
Lundholm Underseater — 40 x 30 x 16 cm, fits comfortably within the 55 x 40 x 23 cm carry-on. 22L, laptop compartment, TSA lock, waterproof.
€ 49.95 € 64.95
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Mind the difference between carry-on and personal item
The small personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm) is meant for a handbag or a flat laptop bag and is too small for a real travel backpack. If you want to take a backpack, it travels as your carry-on (55 x 40 x 23 cm) — which the Underseater fits into with room to spare. In that case pick a fare from Economy Light upwards, because with Economy Basic you book the carry-on separately for a fee. Stay under 8 kg, because Lufthansa can weigh hand luggage.
Frequently asked questions about Lufthansa hand luggage 2026
How much hand luggage can you take with Lufthansa?
In Economy you can take a carry-on of 55 x 40 x 23 cm (max 8 kg) plus a small personal item of 40 x 30 x 15 cm. The carry-on is included from Economy Light; with the new Economy Basic fare only the personal item is included.
Do I get hand luggage with Lufthansa Economy Light?
Yes. With Lufthansa Economy Light you may take a carry-on (55 x 40 x 23 cm, 8 kg). What Light usually lacks is included checked baggage. Note: the cheaper Economy Basic fare (short and medium-haul flights) does not include a carry-on, only the personal item.
How heavy can Lufthansa hand luggage be?
In Economy the carry-on may weigh no more than 8 kg. Lufthansa can weigh hand luggage, so keep this in mind.
Does the Lundholm Underseater fit Lufthansa?
Yes, with room to spare. The Underseater (40 x 30 x 16 cm) fits within the carry-on of 55 x 40 x 23 cm. For the small personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm) it is just 1 cm too deep, so it travels as your carry-on.
Can I take a backpack and a handbag with Lufthansa?
Yes, from Economy Light: a carry-on (the backpack, up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm) in the overhead bin plus a small personal item (up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm) under the seat.
Love, the Lundholm team
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