What is the size of personal item on Lufthansa?

The permitted dimensions for the personal item are max. 40 x 30 x 10 cm/ 15 x 11 x 4 inches.



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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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Can I bring a backpack too? Normally you are allowed to have one trolley bag + one personal item. As a personal item, a reasonable size backpack where you e.g. keep your laptop and that can be stored under the seat in front of you should be fine. Why does Lufthansa only allow an 8kg (17lb) carry-on bag?

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Usually, many airlines won't check every carry-on but will instead go for ones that look oversized. If your luggage does not fit in the sizer, you might have to pay a checked bag fee along with the gate checking fee and have your bag transferred to the airplane's cargo.

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The most common personal item size limit is 18 x 14 x 8 inches (46 x 36 x 20 cm). If your backpacks or handbags don't exceed this number, you're good. Weight limitations for personal belongings are also regulated by several airlines ranging from 10 to 25 pounds (around 4.5 to 11 kg).

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How Strict are Airlines About Personal Items? As long as your bag fits under the seat in front of you, you can probably get away with a bag that's slightly over your airline's size guidelines. However, just as the size restrictions vary by airline, so does their enforcement of those restrictions.

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In most cases, an airline will allow you to bring one carry-on baggage and one personal item. A personal item is normally something like a purse, laptop, backpack or camera case. Personal items should always be small enough to fit underneath the seat in front of you.

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Some airlines also publish weight limits. Volume: A 45L backpack is the maximum-sized carry on allowed on most US airlines. For international or budget airlines, choose a bag under 40L. If you want to pack ultralight, anything 35L or under can be carried on virtually any airline.

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In general, travelers are permitted to bring into the plane one personal item and one carry-on bag with them on most flights. The personal item is often a small bag, such as a handbag or laptop bag, that is able to be stowed away beneath the seat that is directly in front of you.

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Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.

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How strict are the airlines about luggage dimensions? Carryon dimensions are limited to the size of the overhead bin. In those cases dimensions are strict. Anything too big gets gate checked.

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Weighing. If you have both checked and carry on luggage, usually both are going to be weighed at the check-in/luggage drop. If you only have a carry on and check-in online you have small chances to have your luggage weighed, however it might not be true if you apparently struggle with it.

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The Lufthansa carry-on baggage size is 55 x 40 x 23 cm/ 21 x 15 x 9 inches; or 57 x 54 x 15 cm/ 22 x 21 x 5.9 inches for foldable garment bags. The permitted dimensions for the personal item are max. 40 x 30 x 10 cm/ 15 x 11 x 4 inches.

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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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The following basic regulations apply for the free baggage allowance on all intercontinental flights operated by Lufthansa: Economy Class: 1 bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) Premium Economy Class: 2 bags up to 23 kg (50 lb) each. Business Class: 2 bags up to 32 kg (70 lb) each.

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