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Lufthansa carry-on size: 55 x 40 x 23 cm
Limits change; confirm with your airline before you fly. Every figure here links to the airline page it came from.
CENSIEN 20 Inch Carry On Luggage 22×14×9 Airline Approved with Front Pocket
21.46 x 13.78 x 8.66 in, wheels and handles included; 6.5 lb listed
The largest carry-on in our catalog whose wheels-included listing size meets Lufthansa’s limit: 21.46 x 13.78 x 8.66 in, leaving 0.5 cm on its tightest side.
Under $100 Check price on Amazon
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What is the Lufthansa carry-on limit?
| Allowance | Maximum size | Weight | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carry-on (overhead) | 55 x 40 x 23 cm 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in (converted) | 8 kg (17.6 lb) | Lufthansa baggage page, checked 2026 |
| Personal item (under seat) | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | none stated | details |
| Checked bag | 158 cm total | 23 kg (50.7 lb) | details |
Economy Basic on short and medium haul includes only the personal item. The carry-on is fare-dependent (check your fare rules).
As a box, Lufthansa's carry-on limit holds about 51 litres on the outside. Hardside cases lose roughly a tenth of that to the wheel wells and handle channel.
Do popular carry-ons fit Lufthansa?
Each bag below is measured from its own listing's wheels-included size and compared with Lufthansa's limit in centimetres, the unit the airline publishes. 2 of 15 fit.
| Bag | Size with wheels | Verdict | Tightest side | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics 21" Hardside Spinner | 21.7 x 14.8 x 10 in | TOO BIG | -2.4 cm | Under $100 |
| Wrangler 22" Hardside Spinner | 22 x 14 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -1.1 cm | Under $100 |
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 20" Spinner | 22 x 14 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -0.9 cm | Under $250 |
| American Tourister Stratum 3.0 Carry-On | 22 x 15 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -1.1 cm | Under $100 |
| Samsonite Freeform Carry-On Spinner | 23 x 15 x 10 in | TOO BIG | -3.4 cm | Under $250 |
| Samsonite Omni PC Carry-On | 22 x 15 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -1.1 cm | Under $250 |
| Delsey Helium Aero Carry-On | 21 x 14 x 10 in | TOO BIG | -2.4 cm | Under $250 |
| LEVEL8 Zipperless Aluminum Frame Carry-On | 22 x 14.9 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -0.9 cm | Under $250 |
| CENSIEN 20" Carry-On | 21.46 x 13.78 x 8.66 in | FITS | +0.5 cm | Under $100 |
| Travelpro Maxlite 5 21" Spinner | 23 x 14.5 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -3.4 cm | Under $250 |
| Travelpro Platinum Elite 21" Spinner | 23.5 x 14.5 x 9 in | TOO BIG | -4.7 cm | Under $500 |
| Travelpro Platinum Elite Hardside Carry-On | 23 x 14.5 x 9.5 in | TOO BIG | -3.4 cm | Under $500 |
| LUGGEX All-Aluminum Carry-On | 21.7 x 15 x 9.4 in | TOO BIG | -0.9 cm | Under $250 |
| ASYSUIT 20" Aluminum Zipperless Carry-On | 21.3 x 13.8 x 8.3 in | FITS | +0.9 cm | Under $250 |
| SwissGear Sion Softside Carry-On | 22.75 x 14.25 x 10.25 in | TOO BIG | -3 cm | Under $250 |
How does Lufthansa's carry-on limit compare?
By volume, Lufthansa's box is larger than 16 and smaller than 5 of the 27 carry-on limits on this site. Within a centimetre on every side, it is the same box as Air Canada, SWISS, Wizz Air, Aer Lingus and Turkish. Spirit, easyJet and Frontier publish the most generous limits. The tightest published limits are Icelandair, Ryanair and Breeze, so a bag bought for Lufthansa can fail there.
Carry-ons that meet Lufthansa’s limit
Every bag here meets the published limit by its own wheels-included listing size, spread from budget to premium.
Amazon Basics 18" Medium Carry-On Softside Expandable Suitcase with
20.9 x 14.4 x 8.3 in with wheels, 5.51 lbUnder $100Check priceCENSIEN 20 Inch Carry On Luggage 22×14×9 Airline Approved with Front Pocket
21.46 x 13.78 x 8.66 in with wheels, 6.5 lbUnder $100Check price
ASYSUIT 20'' Aluminum Zipperless Carry on Luggage with Laptop Compartment
21.3 x 13.8 x 8.3 in with wheelsUnder $250Check price
Frequently asked questions
What are the Lufthansa carry-on dimensions in inches?
Lufthansa publishes 55 x 40 x 23 cm, which is 21.7 x 15.7 x 9.1 in (converted). Compare in the unit Lufthansa publishes and keep the decimals: rounding a converted limit up is how a bag that fits on paper fails the sizer.
How strict is Lufthansa about carry-on size?
Lufthansa does not publish an enforcement policy, and gate checks vary by airport and by how full the flight is, so treat 55 x 40 x 23 cm as the rule rather than a guideline: a bag that goes into the sizer with wheels and handles has nothing to argue about. 2 of the 15 popular carry-ons checked on this page meet it when measured with wheels.
What is the Lufthansa personal item size limit?
Lufthansa limits the under-seat personal item to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. It is a separate allowance from the carry-on; the Lufthansa personal item page on this site lists the bags that meet it.
What is the Lufthansa carry-on size limit?
Lufthansa’s own baggage page gives the carry-on limit as 55 x 40 x 23 cm. Economy Basic on short and medium haul includes only the personal item. Measure the bag with wheels and handles, standing up, and compare the longest side with the longest limit.
Does Lufthansa weigh carry-on bags?
Lufthansa states a carry-on weight limit of 8 kg (17.6 lb). A packed hardside carry-on often weighs 15 to 25 lb, so check your packed weight with a luggage scale before leaving home if you are close to the limit.
Will a 22 x 14 x 9 inch bag fit Lufthansa?
No, not by the published figure. A 22 x 14 x 9 inch bag converts to 55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm and is 0.9 cm over Lufthansa’s limit on its tightest side. A 21 inch carry-on around 53 to 54 cm tall is the safer choice for this airline.
Is the Lufthansa carry-on included in the fare?
On the page read for this site, the carry-on is fare-dependent (check your fare rules). Basic or light fares at some airlines restrict the overhead bag, so confirm what your specific ticket includes before you pack.
Researched, not professional advice. Airline limits change without notice and can differ by route, aircraft and fare; the airline's own page is the final word.
