Lufthansa

Explorelio airline guide · reviewed 3 November 2026

Lufthansa: what to check before booking

Lufthansa is a useful comparison for journeys through Frankfurt or Munich. The route may include a partner or a short European feeder flight, so check the complete ticket.

Route and connection

Compare connection time, arrival airport and operating carrier before assuming every segment has the same experience.

What the fare includes

Check the booking screen for seat selection, a checked bag, change rules and refunds. Compare the final price with the same extras on another itinerary.

Baggage rules

Lufthansa notes that carry-on rules can differ by fare and by the airline operating each flight. The allowance on your exact ticket takes priority over a general guide, especially when another airline operates a segment. Read Lufthansa’s official baggage or fare rules before paying and again before departure.

Three checks that save time

  1. Confirm the departure and arrival airports, local times and total journey length.
  2. Identify the operating airline on every segment and check the connection margin.
  3. Add bags and seats to both fares, then compare the final price and change conditions.

Compare another option

For a second itinerary, see our SWISS guide. You can also compare all airlines side by side before searching current flight prices.

This is a planning guide, not a quote or a promise of a particular allowance or service. Conditions can change by route, ticket and operating carrier.