Can I take a handbag as well as hand luggage on Lufthansa?

Each traveller can also carry a small item of baggage, such as a handbag or laptop bag, on board if they adhere to the dimension restrictions of 30 x 40 x 10cm. At Tripp, we have a great selection of travel bags which would fit within Lufthansa's hand luggage restrictions outlined above.



Yes, Lufthansa allows one personal item (such as a handbag, laptop bag, or small backpack) in addition to your standard carry-on bag in all travel classes. The personal item must not exceed 40 x 30 x 10 cm (approx. 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 inches) and must be able to fit under the seat in front of you. This is a significantly smaller allowance for the "handbag" than most U.S.-based carriers, so ensure your bag is truly a personal item and not a second large duffel. Your main carry-on bag is limited to 8 kg (18 lbs) and 55 x 40 x 23 cm. In 2026, Lufthansa gate agents are increasingly strict about weighing carry-ons, especially on "Economy Light" fares; if your combined bags look bulky, they may ask you to place them in the sizing bins or weigh them before boarding.

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Does a lady's handbag count as hand luggage? It counts as a personal item. Most airlines allow one personal item (handbag or something small) that must be able to fit underneath the seat in front of you. You are also allowed one carry on bag that meets the airlines size specifications and must fit in the overhead bin.

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Most airlines allow passengers to bring on both a carry-on and a personal item like a backpack, laptop bag, purse, briefcase, shopping bag, etc. The general rule of thumb is that your personal item is smaller in dimension than your carry-on bag and it can fit underneath the seat in front of you.

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Lufthansa Carry-On Baggage Allowance 1 cabin bag (Economy/ Premium Economy) or 2 items of cabin baggage (Business/ First), each with a weight of no more than 8 kg/ 17 lbs. Passengers may also carry on as hand luggage a smaller personal item, such as a handbag or laptop bag.

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Apart from one item of carry-on baggage, the Light fare has no free-baggage allowance. However, you can add one piece of checked baggage to your booking for a fee. Meals and beverages on board are still free of charge.

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Are cabin bags weighed? They can be, but more often they are size-checked. We recommend that you ensure your bag is within the weight and size limits the airline specifies if you want it on board with you. If the staff deem your bag too big or too heavy, it will be checked.

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Backpacks, totes, and crossbody bags are typically considered personal items too. The key to remember is it must be able to fit underneath the seat in front of you. A carry-on is a type of hand luggage that you bring into the plane cabin with you and is larger than a personal item.

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Your personal item like a purse or small handbag must fit under the seat in front of you. Dimensions should not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches (45 x 35 x 20 cm). These don't count as your personal item or carry-on: Diaper bags (1 per child)

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In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you. For example, if you use a backpack as a personal item and put it under the seat in front of you, you can then use a duffel as a carry-on bag as long as it's under the airline's size requirements.

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For reasons of safety, the following items are prohibited: Caustic materials, such as acids, alkalis, wet cell batteries. Containers with gas, for example irritant gases, self-defence sprays. Containers with flammable liquids, such as lighter fuel, paint, varnish, cleaning agents.

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That depends if you have several kg overweight and are asking for the price per kg or if you really just only have one single kg extra. For a singe kg above the limit you most probably will not get charged, especially not on a full service airline. There is usually a tolerance in the range of 2–3kg, sometimes up to 5.

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Depending on how heavy your hand luggage is and how strict the airline is on weighing it, you can transfer some small but weighty items into your handbag. Just make sure you don't get sprung at the gate for overweight hand luggage. You'll be dodging one fee to cop another.

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If +7 kg has sold out, your items are too heavy (over 14 kg ) or your items are too big, you'll need to purchase a checked baggage allowance and your baggage will be checked in.

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One small personal item - such as a laptop size bag or handbag - that can be placed underneath the seat in front of you. A larger bag weighing no more than 10kg and measuring no more than 56x45x25cm including the wheels and handles.

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Economy Basic fares include a check bag and while also nonrefundable, allow changes for a fee. All international economy tickets on Lufthansa include meals, beverages, and in-flight entertainment. The tickets range in terms of flexibility, baggage allowance and eligibility for flight changes and refundability.

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Whether it's a short flight or a long one – comfortable seats await you in Economy Class. There's plenty of room both on short and medium-haul flights. Thanks to the slim construction of the backrests, our seating provides more legroom so that you can stretch your legs out comfortably when flying in Economy Class too.

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Almost any sharp object you can imagine will not be allowed on-board a plane in your hand luggage. This includes obvious items like knives, saws, swords, and machetes, but also small items with blades like pairs of scissors that are 4 or longer in size.

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With the exception of balls, many pieces of sporting equipment such as baseball bats, golf clubs, ski poles, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, martial arts weapons, hiking poles, and tent spikes/poles, are prohibited from carry-on luggage and must be transported in checked baggage.

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In general, your personal item should be smaller than your carry-on and under the specific airline's carry-on dimensions, allowing it to fit under the seat in front of you. In most cases, backpacks are considered personal items as long as they fit under the seat in front of you.

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