Lufthansa carry-on size
Lufthansa allows a carry-on bag of up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (≈ 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), 8 kg (not included with every fare), plus a personal item of 40 × 30 × 15 cm (≈ 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in).
Source: Lufthansa baggage page, checked 2026-10-26
Carry-on bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Which backpacks fit Lufthansa
| Bag | Listed size | Carry-on bag | Personal item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Farpoint 40 | 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0 cm | Too big −15.0 cm |
| Osprey Fairview 40 | 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) | Fits 0 cm | Too big −15.0 cm |
| Osprey Daylite Plus 20 | 48 × 28 × 24 cm (18.9 × 11.02 × 9.45 in) | Fits if not packed full −1.0 cm | Too big −9.0 cm |
| Cotopaxi Allpa 35L | 22 × 12 × 10 in (56 × 30 × 25 cm) | Too big −2.0 cm | Too big −16.0 cm |
| Aer Travel Pack 3 | 21.5 × 13 × 9 in (54.5 × 33 × 21.5 cm) | Fits +0.1 cm | Too big −14.5 cm |
| Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L | 22 × 14 × 8 in (55 × 35 × 20 cm) | Fits 0 cm | Too big −15.0 cm |
| Nomatic Travel Pack 20L | 18.5 × 12 × 6 in (≈ 47 × 30.5 × 15.2 cm) | Fits +7.8 cm | Too big −7.0 cm |
| CABINZERO Classic 44L | 51 × 36 × 18 cm (20.1 × 14.2 × 7.1 in) | Fits +4.0 cm | Too big −11.0 cm |
| CABINZERO Classic 28L | 39 × 29.5 × 20 cm (15.4 × 11.6 × 7.9 in) | Fits +3.0 cm | Too big −5.0 cm |
| The North Face Borealis | 12 × 6.5 × 19.5 in (30.5 × 16.5 × 49.5 cm) | Fits +5.5 cm | Too big −9.5 cm |
The number next to each verdict is the tightest side: how much room is left (or how much the bag is over) on its closest side.
Other airlines
Delta Air Lines22 × 14 × 9 inUnited Airlines22 × 14 × 9 inAmerican Airlines22 × 14 × 9 inSouthwest Airlines24 × 16 × 10 inJetBlue22 × 14 × 9 inSpirit Airlines22 × 18 × 10 inFrontier Airlines24 × 16 × 10 inAllegiant Air22 × 16 × 10 inRyanair55 × 40 × 20 cmeasyJet56 × 45 × 25 cmWizz Air55 × 40 × 23 cmJet256 × 45 × 25 cmBritish Airways56 × 45 × 25 cmKLM55 × 35 × 25 cmAir Canada55 × 40 × 23 cmWestJet56 × 36 × 23 cmQantas56 × 36 × 23 cm
Questions
What is the Lufthansa carry-on size in cm and inches?
55 × 40 × 23 cm (≈ 21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in). Included with every fare except Economy Basic on short- and medium-haul flights.
Does Lufthansa weigh carry-on bags?
Yes, the limit is 8 kg (17.6 lb).
Which travel backpacks fit Lufthansa's carry-on limit?
Of the bags we checked, these fit packed full: Osprey Farpoint 40, Osprey Fairview 40, Aer Travel Pack 3, Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L, Nomatic Travel Pack 20L, CABINZERO Classic 44L, CABINZERO Classic 28L, The North Face Borealis.
What size is the Lufthansa personal item?
40 × 30 × 15 cm (≈ 15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in).