So, can you buy extra baggage on Lufthansa?
Yes, Lufthansa lets you buy extra baggage if you need to bring more than your free allowance. This also includes sports gear or any bags that are too heavy or too big.
Excess baggage charges per kilogram, per piece, or for special items are generally applied when baggage is accepted for check-in.
Let’s find out more.
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Add Extra Luggage On Lufthansa
If you are flying with Lufthansa and need to bring more luggage than your ticket allows, you can buy extra baggage.
Lufthansa planes have limited space for extra bags, especially for big items like sports gear.
That’s why it’s a good idea to book your extra baggage early.
You can do this online, through your travel agent, or by calling the Lufthansa Service Center, you’ll need your booking code when you do this.
How To Buy Extra Luggage On Lufthansa?
1) Check your free luggage allowance
First, you will need to know how many bags you can bring for free on your flight, use the Lufthansa baggage calculator.
2) Go to “My Bookings” on the Lufthansa Website or App
3) Click on “Book additional baggage”
You can log in with your Travel ID or your booking code.
4) Pick the type of baggage you need
Choose if you need:
- An extra bag
- A heavier bag
- A larger bag
- Sports gear
5) Double check the price
Lufthansa will show you how much it will cost.
6) Pay online
It’s usually cheaper to pay before you get to the airport.
7) Save your confirmation
After you pay, Lufthansa will send you a confirmation.
8) Check In at the Airport
When you get to the airport, show your boarding pass and your baggage confirmation at the check-in counter.
What Is Considered Extra or Excess Baggage on Lufthansa?
In Economy / Premium Economy Class, a piece of baggage is considered to be excess baggage when it weighs more than 23 kg (up to a maximum of 32 kg) and / or is larger than 158 cm (the sum of width X + height Y + depth Z, up to a maximum of 292 cm).
In Business / First Class, a piece of baggage is considered to be excess baggage when its total dimensions are greater than 158 cm, up to a maximum of 292 cm.
Extra Baggage Cost On Economy Class And Premium Economy Lufthansa?
The rates for excess baggage can be displayed in several currencies.
In this case, the following currencies serve as the basis for calculating the respective prices in the local currency:
- EUR (for bag drop-off in Europe)
- CAD (for bag drop-off in Canada)
- JPY (for bag drop-off in Japan)
- USD (for bag drop-off in all other countries not listed above)
Prices may vary on routes to / from the USA or Canada.
The currency applicable at the bag drop off location will be used for the calculation of the charges for the entire itinerary.
Where appropriate, a conversion into the local currency is made afterward.
For flights where the destination and / or origin airport is not the same in both directions or when you have a stopover of more than 24 hours, the baggage charge of the furthest point on the entire route will be charged.
Lufthansa extra baggage fee
Larger or heavier than free baggage allowance
Weight: 24 kg to 32 kg or dimensions: 159 cm to 292 cm
| Route | EUR | USD | CAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within Europe | 50 | 57 | – |
| North Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Mediterranean | 75 | 86 | – |
| Short Intercontinental | 100 | 115 | – |
| Medium Intercontinental | 120 | 138 | 180 |
| Long Intercontinental | 150 | 172 | 225 |
| To / From Japan (Heavier) | 100 | 150 | 150 |
| To / From Japan (Larger) | 200 | 300 | 300 |
Larger and heavier than free baggage allowance
Weight: 24 kg to 32 kg and dimensions: 159 cm to 292 cm
| Route | EUR | USD | CAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within Europe | 100 | 114 | – |
| North Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Mediterranean | 150 | 172 | – |
| Short Intercontinental | 200 | 230 | – |
| Medium Intercontinental | 240 | 276 | 360 |
| Long Intercontinental | 300 | 345 | 450 |
| To / From Japan | 300 | 450 | 450 |
Extra Baggage Cost On Business Class And First Class Lufthansa?
Larger than free baggage allowance
Dimensions: 159 cm to 292 cm
| Route | EUR | USD | CAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within Europe | 50 | 57 | – |
| North Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Mediterranean | 75 | 86 | – |
| Short Intercontinental | 100 | 115 | – |
| Medium Intercontinental | 120 | 138 | 180 |
| Long Intercontinental | 150 | 173 | 225 |
| To / From Japan | 200 | 300 | 300 |
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What If My Baggage Is Too Heavy And More Than 32Kg ?
Lufthansa will not accept any baggage that weighs more than 32 kg. Bags over this limit must be sent as air freight.
Please note that the maximum allowed weight per bag may be different if you are flying with other airlines as a connecting flight.
You need to check with the airline directly to get the correct information.
Sports Equipment Baggage Charges
The charges below are per route each time (from one bag drop-off to the next) and are valid exclusively for Lufthansa flights and flights operated by Lufthansa Regional.
| Route | EUR | USD | CAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within Europe | 50 | 57 | – |
| North Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Mediterranean | 75 | 86 | – |
| Short Intercontinental | 100 | 115 | – |
| Medium Intercontinental | 120 | 138 | 180 |
| Long Intercontinental | 150 | 173 | 225 |
| To/From Japan | 200 | 300 | 300 |
Final Thoughts
You can purchase extra luggage on Lufthansa, but the costs can add up quickly depending on your destination, class and whether your bag is oversized, overweight or both.
To skip any surprises at the airport, it is always best to stay updated with the luggage rules for Lufthansa airlines, you can also try this luggage fee calculator to estimate Lufthansa extra luggage fees.
Booking extra baggage early can save you time, hassle, and potentially money so plan ahead and travel stress free.
I hope this helps
Happy travels
