Carry-on baggage

Carry-on baggage regulations according to travel class

Important information for flights departing from the USA and connecting flights

Under TSA (Transportation Security Administration) requirements, passengers departing from the USA may take only one carry-on baggage and one personal item through security – regardless of travel class or frequent flyer status. Any additional carry-on baggage must be checked in before the TSA security checkpoint. This also applies to connecting flights after arrival in the USA. The applicable rules of the operating airline apply.

Short- and medium-haul flights

Economy Basic

Economy Light

Economy Comfort

Economy Comfort Green

Economy Flex

Business Comfort

Business Comfort Green

Business Flex

1 personal item

max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm

1 personal item

max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm

1 personal item

max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm

1 item of carry-on baggage

max. 8 kg
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm

2 items of carry-on baggage

max. 8 kg
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm

Long-haul flights

Economy Class

Premium Economy Class

Business Class

First Class

1 personal item

max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm

1 item of carry-on baggage

max. 8 kg
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm

1 personal item

max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm

1 item of carry-on baggage

max. 8 kg
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm

1 personal item

max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm

2 items of carry-on baggage

max. 8 kg
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm

1 personal item

max. 40 x 30 x 15 cm

2 items of carry-on baggage

max. 8 kg
max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm

^{Depending on the type of aircraft used or the safety requirements of national authorities, there may be further restrictions in exceptional cases. Where appropriate, such restrictions also apply to our First Class and Business Class passengers.}

^{The permitted amount of carry-on baggage for HON Circle Members, Senators, frequent flyers and passengers with Star Alliance Gold or Silver status is determined by the respective travel class (with the exception of the Economy Basic Fare on short- and medium-haul flights). Miles & More members with HON Circle or Senator status, as well as Star Alliance Gold status, are allowed to take one piece of carry-on baggage into the cabin free of charge, in addition to their personal item, when traveling on the Economy Basic fare on short- and medium-haul flights.}

Other items of baggage allowed in the cabin

The following special items may only be taken on board as part of your permitted carry-on baggage allowance:

Folding garment bag

(max. 57 x 54 x 15 cm and 8 kg)

Blue foldable stroller with wheels and a matching blue umbrella, designed for children.

Foldable children’s buggy

1 per toddler (“pocket buggy”)

Teddy bear and shopping bag, illustrating items bought in the Duty Free section.

Purchases made in the Duty Free area*

Small musical instruments

(height + width + length = max. 125 cm and 8 kg)

Please note that the Economy Basic fare on short- and medium-haul flights includes only one personal item (40 x 30 x 15 cm).

Special rules apply to the transportation of musical instruments.

Information on the transportation of musical instruments

^{* Your purchases made in the Duty Free area are not considered an additional permitted item of baggage and in this regard the permitted amount of carry-on baggage may not be exceeded.}

In addition to the permitted amount of carry-on baggage for their travel class, adults and children with their own seats may take the following items on board free of charge:

A teddy bear next to a baby carriage, symbolizing comfort and nurturing for infants and young children.

One baby bassinet or child seat per small child

A first aid kit next to crutches, illustrating the combination of mobility aids and healthcare supplies.

Mobility aids, such as walkers, orthopaedic aids and other prosthetics, as well as medical equipment

Particular rules apply to the transportation of mobility aids and medical equipment

Non-compliant carry-on baggage and carry-on baggage on flights with high occupancy

Darstellung von Gepäck mit variierenden Gewichten, darunter nicht regelkonformes Handgepäck für stark ausgelastete Flüge.

By transporting less carry-on baggage and making sure it complies with the rules, you can avoid long waiting times at security, enjoy more comfort on board and help your flight depart on time.

This is why we check the amount, weight and dimensions of your carry-on baggage at the airport.

Please note that any piece of baggage brought to the gate counts as carry-on baggage. This applies regardless of your checked baggage allowance.

What happens if there is too much carry-on baggage:

If your carry-on baggage does not comply with the rules, we will take it from you at the check-in counter or when you are boarding at the gate and transport it in the aircraft hold at your expense. The fees for this are significantly higher than for checked baggage booked in advance and can only be paid by credit card. The fees depend on the route and range from EUR 60 / CHF 60 / USD 75 to EUR 110 / CHF 110 / USD 125.
In the case of flights with high occupancy, some of the compliant carry-on baggage must also be loaded into the hold due to limited storage space on board. We will inform you of this by email before your flight and give you the option of dropping off your compliant carry-on baggage at check-in free of charge.

In both the above cases, please take out your valuables, any medicines required on the journey and any battery-powered devices such as tablets, smartphones, laptops, power banks or e-cigarettes and take them with you into the cabin.

Carry-on baggage per fare at Eurowings

BASIC

The budget fare

SMART

The standard fare

BIZclass

The premium fare

Small underseat bag (max. 40 x 30 x 25 cm)

i.e. laptop bag, purse, small backpack

included

A second small underseat bag can be taken on board for your infant (0-23 months) sitting on your lap.

included

Large cabin bag (8 kg)

(max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm) (8 kg)

max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm

–

1 item of carry-on baggage

2 items of carry-on baggage

Carry-on baggage at Eurowings: size and weight

Small bag

Max. 40 x 30 x 25 cm
Is included for free in the BASIC fare
A second small bag is included for infants (0–23 months) who sit on their guardian’s lap

Large cabin bag

Max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm, up to 8 kg
Can be added as an option from 21 € / £18 / 20 CHF / $ 24 / 507 CZK / 231 SEK / 248 NOK / 157 DKK / 89 PLN / 8.018 HUF / 89 AED (depending on route) with the BASIC fare

For safety reasons, it is forbidden by law to transport certain items in your carry-on baggage.

To the list of dangerous and prohibited goods

The transportation of fluids in carry-on baggage is subject to special legal regulations.

The following regulations apply to flights within the EU (including German domestic flights) and connecting flights from the EU:

Containers with liquids and gel-like substances may hold up to 100 ml (maximum capacity must be printed on container).
Please note that this rule applies to the maximum capacity printed and not the actual contents.
All containers must be transported in one resealable, clear plastic bag per person, the bag having a maximum capacity of 1 litre.

What is considered liquid in carry-on baggage?

Liquids include pastes, lotions, mixtures of liquids and solids, as well as the contents of pressure containers, such as toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrup, perfume, shaving foam and other items with a similar consistency, as well as sprays, aerosols and gels.

What exceptions are there?

Special foods: Urgently required medicines and special foods in liquid form (e.g. baby food) may also be transported in carry-on baggage outside the plastic bag. However, you may only take the amount you will require during the flight. We recommend a medical certificate in English for important medication.
Duty Free items: On connecting flights via an EU airport, liquid Duty Free items purchased at an international airport or on board an aircraft outside the EU must be transported in a sealed security bag provided at the point of purchase. The sales receipt must be enclosed in the bag.
Special regulations for flights to the USA: Passengers with a connecting flight within the USA must stow liquid Duty Free items in their checked and registered baggage after landing in the USA.

Items and containers that do not adhere to the dimensions may not be taken on board in carry-on baggage and will be disposed of at airport security.

The regulations are statutory requirements. The local interpretation is the responsibility of the relevant authorities. The airlines of the Lufthansa Group have no influence in this regard.

Before your flight, please also check on the website of your departure airport which local regulations apply.

If you are travelling with several airlines, the carry-on baggage rules of the respective operating airline apply to the individual flights.

For example, even on a flight with a Lufthansa flight number (e.g. LH123) that is operated by another airline, the carry-on baggage regulations of the operating airline apply.

Before your trip, please check the carry-on baggage rules for your flights on the websites of the operating airlines and follow the most restrictive rules.

If your carry-on baggage has to be loaded into the hold due to limited storage space on board, it will first be given a baggage tag, as is the case with checked baggage. Then, at your destination airport, you can collect your baggage as usual from the baggage carrousel.

Please take out your valuables, any medicines required on the journey and any battery-powered devices such as tablets, smartphones, laptops, power banks or e-cigarettes before your carry-on baggage is loaded into the hold. You can take them with you into the cabin among your personal items.