Founded in 1955, Lufthansa is the leading airline in Germany and one of the largest airlines in the world. With hub airports at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Munich Airport (MUC), Lufthansa links more than 300 destinations in over 100 countries every year.
Along with Air Canada, SAS, Thai Airways and United Airlines, Lufthansa is one of the founding members of the airline alliance, Star Alliance. Formed in 1997, Star Alliance is one of the biggest airline alliances in the world and has more than 25 different members.
Lufthansa owns a number of different subsidiary airlines. In affiliation with Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings and Germanwings, Lufthansa offers varied services across four different continents.
Lufthansa's fleet is comprised of a mix of the latest generation of Airbus and Boeing aircraft. The airline has over 280 aircraft within its fleet, with many more on order that will either expand on or replace its active aircraft.
COUNTRY | CITY | AIRPORT |
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Albania | Tirana | Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza |
Angola | Luanda | Quatro de Fevereiro Airport |
Argentina | Buenos Aires | Ministro Pistarini International Airport |
Armenia | Yerevan | Zvartnots International Airport |
Austria | Graz | Graz Airport |
Austria | Innsbruck | Innsbruck Airport |
Austria | Linz | Linz Airport |
Austria | Salzburg | Salzburg Airport |
Austria | Vienna | Vienna International Airport |
Azerbaijan | Baku | Heydar Aliyev International Airport |
Bahrain | Manama | Bahrain International Airport |
Belgium | Brussels | Brussels Airport |
Bosnia and Herzegovina | Sarajevo | Sarajevo International Airport |
Bulgaria | Rio de Janeiro | Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport |
Bulgaria | São Paulo | São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport |
Bulgaria | Sofia | Sofia Airport |
Canada | Calgary | Calgary International Airport |
Canada | Montreal | Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport |
Canada | Ottawa | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
Canada | Toronto | Toronto Pearson International Airport |
Canada | Vancouver | Vancouver International Airport |
Colombia | Bogota | El Dorado International Airport |
Costa Rica | San José | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
Croatia | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik Airport |
Croatia | Rijeka | Rijeka Airport |
Croatia | Split | Split Airport |
Croatia | Zadar | Zadar Airport |
Croatia | Zagreb | Zagreb Airport |
Cyprus | Larnaca | Larnaca International Airport |
Prague | Václav Havel Airport Prague | |
Denmark | Aalborg | Aalborg Airport |
Denmark | Billund | Billund Airport |
Denmark | Copenhagen | Copenhagen Airport |
Egypt | Cairo | Cairo International Airport |
Equatorial Guinea | Malabo | Malabo International Airport |
Estonia | Tallinn | Tallinn Airport |
Ethiopia | Addis Ababa | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport |
Finland | Helsinki | Helsinki Airport |
Finland | Kittilä | Kittilä Airport |
France | Bastia | Bastia – Poretta Airport |
France | Bordeaux | Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport |
France | Lyon | Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport |
France | Marseille | Marseille Provence Airport |
France | Montpellier | Montpellier–Méditerranée Airport |
France | Nantes | Nantes Atlantique Airport |
France | Nice | Nice Côte d'Azur Airport |
France | Paris | Charles de Gaulle Airport |
France | Paris | Orly Airport |
France | Rennes | Rennes Airport |
France | Strasbourg | Strasbourg Airport |
France | Toulouse | Toulouse–Blagnac Airport |
Georgia | Tbilisi | Tbilisi International Airport |
Germany | Berlin | Berlin Brandenburg Airport |
Germany | Bremen | Bremen Airport |
Germany | Cologne/Bonn | Cologne Bonn Airport |
Germany | Dresden | Dresden Airport |
Germany | Düsseldorf | Düsseldorf Airport |
Germany | Frankfurt | Frankfurt am Main International Airport |
Germany | Friedrichshafen | Friedrichshafen Airport |
Germany | Hamburg | Hamburg Airport |
Germany | Hanover | Hanover Airport |
Germany | Leipzig/Halle | Leipzig/Halle Airport |
Germany | Munich | Munich Airport |
Germany | Münster | Münster Osnabrück International Airport |
Germany | Nuremberg | Nuremberg Airport |
Germany | Paderborn | Paderborn Lippstadt Airport |
Germany | Rostock | Rostock Airport |
Germany | Stuttgart | Stuttgart Airport |
Germany | Westerland | Sylt Airport |
Hungary | Budapest | Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport |
Hungary | Debrecen | Debrecen International Airport |
Iceland | Reykjavík | Keflavík International Airport |
India | Bangalore | Kempegowda International Airport |
India | Chennai | Chennai International Airport |
India | Delhi | Indira Gandhi International Airport |
India | Mumbai | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport |
India | Pune | Pune Airport |
Iran | Tehran | Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport |
Ireland | Dublin | Dublin Airport |
Ireland | Knock | Ireland West Airport |
Ireland | Shannon | Shannon Airport |
Isreal | Tel Aviv | Ben Gurion Airport |
Japan | Nagoya | Chubu Centrair International Airport |
Japan | Osaka | Kansai International Airport |
Japan | Tokyo | Haneda International Airport |
Jordan | Amman | Queen Alia International Airport |
Kazakhstan | Almaty | Almaty International Airport |
Kazakhstan | Nur-Sultan | Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport |
Kenya | Nairobi | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
Kuwait | Kuwait City | Kuwait International Airport |
Latvia | Riga | Riga International Airport |
Lebanon | Beirut | Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport |
Lithuania | Vilnius | Vilnius International Airport |
Luxembourg | Luxembourg City | Luxembourg Findel Airport |
Maldives | Malé | Velana International Airport |
Malta | Luqa | Malta International Airport |
Mauritius | Port Louis | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
Mexico | Cancún | Cancún International Airport |
Mexico | Mexico City | Mexico City International Airport |
Moldova | Chişinău | Chişinău International Airport |
Morocco | Casablanca | Mohammed V International Airport |
Morocco | Marrakech | Marrakesh Menara Airport |
Namibia | Windhoek | Hosea Kutako International Airport |
Netherlands | Amsterdam | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
Nigeria | Abuja | Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport |
Nigeria | Lagos | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
Nigeria | Port Harcourt | Port Harcourt International Airport |
Norway | ||
Norway | Oslo | Oslo Gardermoen Airport |
Norway | ||
Norway | Tromsø | Tromsø Airport |
Norway | Trondheim | Trondheim Airport |
Panama | Panama City | Tocumen International Airport |
Poland | Gdańsk | Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport |
Poland | Katowice | Katowice International Airport |
Poland | Kraków | Kraków John Paul II International Airport |
Poland | ||
Poland | Lublin | Lublin Airport |
Poland | Poznań | Poznań–Ławica Airport |
Poland | Rzeszów | Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport |
Poland | Warsaw | Warsaw Chopin Airport |
Poland | Wroclaw | Copernicus Airport Wrocław |
Portugal | Faro | Faro Airport |
Portugal | Funchal | Cristiano Ronaldo Airport |
Portugal | Lisbon | Lisbon Portela International Airport |
Portugal | Porto | Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport |
Romania | Bucharest | Henri Coandă International Airport |
Romania | Cluj-Napoca | Cluj International Airport |
Romania | Sibiu | Sibiu International Airport |
Romania | Timișoara | Traian Vuia International Airport |
Russia | Moscow | Domodedovo International Airport |
Saudi Arabia | Dammam | King Fahd International Airport |
Saudi Arabia | Jeddah | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | King Khalid International Airport |
Serbia | Belgrade | Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport |
Singapore | Singapore | Singapore Changi Airport |
Slovenia | Ljubljana | Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport |
South Africa | Cape Town | Cape Town International Airport |
South Africa | Johannesburg | O. R. Tambo International Airport |
Spain | Alicante | Alicante-Elche Airport |
Spain | Barcelona | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport |
Spain | Bilbao | Bilbao Airport |
Spain | Fuerteventura | Fuerteventura Airport |
Spain | Ibiza | Ibiza Airport |
Spain | Jerez de la Frontera | Jerez Airport |
Spain | Las Palmas | Gran Canaria Airport |
Spain | Madrid | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
Spain | Málaga | Málaga Airport |
Spain | Palma de Mallorca | Palma de Mallorca Airport |
Spain | Pamplona | Pamplona Airport |
Spain | Santiago de Compostela | Santiago de Compostela Airport |
Spain | Seville | Sevilla Airport |
Spain | Valencia | Valencia Airport |
Sweden | Gothenburg | Göteborg Landvetter Airport |
Sweden | Stockholm | Stockholm Arlanda Airport |
Switzerland | Geneva | Geneva Airport |
Switzerland | Zürich | Zürich Airport |
Thailand | Bangkok | Suvarnabhumi International Airport |
Tunisia | Tunis | Tunis–Carthage International Airport |
Turkey | Istanbul Airport | Istanbul Airport |
Turkey | Izmir | Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport |
Ukraine | Kyiv | Boryspil International Airport |
Ukraine | Lviv | Lviv International Airport |
Ukraine | Odessa | Odesa International Airport |
UAE | Dubai | Dubai International Airport |
UK | Birmingham | Birmingham Airport |
UK | Bristol | Bristol Airport |
UK | Cardiff | Cardiff Airport |
UK | Edinburgh | Edinburgh Airport |
UK | Glasgow | Glasgow Airport |
UK | Inverness | Inverness Airport |
UK | London | London City Airport |
UK | London | London Gatwick International Airport |
UK | London | London Heathrow International Airport |
UK | Manchester | Manchester Airport |
UK | Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle International Airport |
UK | Newquay | Newquay Cornwall Airport |
United States | Anchorage | Anchorage Airport |
United States | Atlanta | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
United States | Austin | Austin–Bergstrom International Airport |
United States | Boston | Logan International Airport |
United States | Charlotte | Charlotte Douglas International Airport |
United States | Chicago | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
United States | Dallas-Fort Worth | Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport |
United States | Denver | Denver International Airport |
United States | Detroit | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
United States | Houston | George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
United States | Los Angeles | Los Angeles International Airport |
United States | Miami | Miami International Airport |
United States | Newark | Newark Liberty International Airport |
United States | New York City | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
United States | Orlando | Orlando International Airport |
United States | Philadelphia | Philadelphia International Airport |
United States | San Francisco | San Francisco International Airport |
United States | Seattle | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
United States | Tampa | Tampa International Airport |
United States | Washington, D.C. | Washington Dulles International Airport |
Passengers that are flying in Economy Class and Premium Economy Class on Lufthansa are entitled to one item of carry-on baggage free of charge, while passengers flying in Business Class and First Class are entitled to two items. Each piece of baggage must not weigh more than 8kg and have to fit within the dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm. In addition to this, all passengers flying on Lufthansa are allowed to bring on one small item of baggage, a baby or travel cot when flying with a child or a mobility aid free of charge.
Checked Baggage
Within Europe
When flying in Economy Light, Lufthansa passengers are only entitled to one item of carry-on baggage free of charge. If passengers wish to check a bag, they must purchase additional baggage.
When flying in Economy Classic & Flex Class, passengers are entitled to one item of free checked baggage with a maximum weight allowance of 23kg.
When flying in Business Class within Europe, Lufthansa passengers are entitled to two items of checked baggage — baggage must weigh no heavier than 32kg per bag.
When flying in Economy Class, passengers are entitled to one item of checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg.
When flying in Premium Economy Class, passengers are entitled to two items of checked baggage with a maximum weight of 23kg per bag.
When flying in Business Class, passengers are entitled to two items of checked baggage with a maximum weight of 32kg per bag.
When flying in First Class, passengers are entitled to three items of checked baggage with a maximum weight of 32kg per bag.
You can check-in for your Lufthansa reservation using our online check-in page. Click on the Lufthansa logo and enter your flight details on the following page to check-in. Lufthansa web check-in opens 23 hours before scheduled flight departure time.
Airport Check-In
Passengers flying on Lufthansa can check-in at the airport by either visiting the Lufthansa check-in desks or by using the self-service check-in machines. We recommend arriving in plenty of time if you're checking-in at the airport. Arrive at least 2 hours before for domestic flights and 3 hours for international flights.
Lufthansa's First Class service takes care of the little things so you don't have to. From a personal assistant to guide to your gate to valet parking at the airport. From the moment you arrive your First Class experience with Lufthansa is made as stress-free as possible.
Passengers departing from Frankfurt Airport will have time to relax before their flight in the airline's First Class terminal and lounge. Enjoy food à la carte or from the buffet and choose from the luxurious range of cigars at the lounge's Cigar Bar. If you require privacy before your flight, you can make use of the airline's office units where you can make use of the complimentary WI-FI. Those who wish to freshen up before their flight can do so in one of the four shower rooms.
Expert design, high-quality materials and pleasant lighting mean that you can relax and enjoy your Lufhtansa flight in peace. First Class seats on Lufthansa flights convert into a two-metre-long bed with a comfortable mattress and temperature-regulating duvet. All passengers will also be equipped with an amenity kit and a selection of high-quality toiletries.
Lufthansa Business Class passengers are granted priority check-in, more baggage and access to the Lufthansa loung services. Passengers can enjoy priority boarding as well as more personal space.
In Lufthansa's Business Class lounges passengers can relax and freshen up before their flight. Once onboard even short-haul passengers can enjoy a full meal. Lufthansa Business Class meals are of the highest quality, offering passengers a well-balanced and varied meal. Passengers an choose from an exclusive range of wines and beverages which are served in stylish wine glasses.
Lufthansa Business Class seats fully recline so passengers can get the sleep they need.
Premium Economy Class passengers are able to check two items of baggage weighing 23kg each at no additional cost.
Passengers wishing to spend time at the Lufthansa lounge are able to do so at an additional cost.
Sit back and enjoy great legroom and room to stretch out on your Premium Economy Flight with more than 50% more room on all sides. Enjoy a complimentary amenity travel kit as well as an adjustable headrest to make sure that you arrive at your flight feeling refreshed and well rested.
Economy Class on Lufthansa is comfortable on all short, medium and long-haul flights. The facilities and seating varies from short to long-haul flights
On Short-haul Lufthansa flights in-flight meal services are not available on both meals and drinks, for example, on flights from Frankfurt to Luxembourg). On Medium-haul Lufthansa flights, provisions of snack and beverages are available. On Long-haul Lufthansa flights, beverages will be served and on request. This includes alcoholic and nonalcoholic, coffee and tomato juice.
You are offered the opportunity to reserve your seats in Economy Class. Depending on your Economy fare, you can request to have a preferred seating zone or seat with additional legroom. You can reserve this with Alternative Airlines who will be happy to help with your seating arrangements.
Available on both short and long-haul flights, Lufthansa WIFI 'Lufthansa FlyNet' allows you to stay connected inflight so you can enjoy using the internet just as if you were at home! Whether you're scrolling through your social networks or catching up with work, Lufthansa's high-speed WIFI has you covered!
Lufthansa WIFI is available at the following prices:
Lufthansa provides passengers with an expansive selection of TV and Movies to help them make the most of their inflight experience.
Lufthansa offers a range of movies to help its passengers have the most enjoyable flight possible. Lufthansa regularly updates its selection of movies, adding new releases in a range of languages to keep passengers of every taste entertained. From award-winning classics to action-packed new releases, there's something for everyone on board your Lufthansa flight!
Lufthansa lets passengers choose from a range of Emmy-award winning TV shows as well as classic shows from a range of European countries. From comedies to documentaries, there's a TV show for every taste on board your Lufthansa flight.
When flying with large sports equipment it is important to check the airline's height and weight policy. Standard sports baggage (such as a regularly sized bicycle) can be checked onto your Lufthansa flight for a fee which will vary according to your flight's destination. If flying with a bicycle, please visit our "Flying with a Bike" FAQ page for more information.
You can now browse the remaining seats on your Lufthansa flight and select the seat of your choice with Alternative Airlines! Find out how to book your Lufthansa seats here.
With Alternative Airlines' promo codes and flight voucher codes, you can get Lufthansa ticket discounts. Save money with a PayPal promo code on your next Lufthansa flight ticket.
Spread the cost into flexible instalments when you book your next Lufthansa flight with Alternative Airlines. To learn more and find out which Buy Now, Pay Later options are available to you and your region please visit our Lufthansa - Fly Now, Pay Later page.
Lufthansa passengers receive free meals and snacks on board their flights, tailored to the region of the destination you are travelling to. Passengers in First, Business and Premium Economy can view the menu for their flights before departing. To view the menu, enter your flight number, flight class and date on the Lufthansa website.
In-flight food is offered on most flights, except on especially short routes where there is not sufficient time to provide this service, for example on the Frankfurt - Luxembourg routes. The route and duration of your flight will determine which meal, hot or cold, or snack you will receive.
Special meals for diabetics, vegetarians, religious can be ordered up to 24 hours before departure at no extra cost. The following is a list of the special meals available for order with Lufthansa:
Dietary Meals | Diabetic Meal | |||||
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Gluten-free Meal | ||||||
Low-calorie Meal | ||||||
Low-cholesterol Meal | ||||||
Low-sodium Meal | ||||||
Lactose-free Meal | ||||||
Vegetarian or wholefood | Vegan Meal | |||||
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) meal | ||||||
Vegetarian-Asian (Indian) meal | ||||||
Vegetarian-Oriental meal | ||||||
Light wholefood meal | ||||||
Religious Meals | Kosher Meal | |||||
Muslim Meal | ||||||
Hindu Meal (non vegetarian) | ||||||
Children’s Meals | Baby Meal | |||||
Children’s Meal |
No matter the class travelling in, passengers travelling with Lufthansa can expect a variety and choice of complimentary drinks on board. There will be a choice of hot and cold, non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.
Thinking of flying with either an emotional support animals, service animal or pet, see all information and advise by Alternative Airlines about taking an animal on a plane.
Lufthansa Hub Airport
Frankfurt International Airport is the main airport located in Frankfurt and the airport hub for Lufthansa. The airport is split into two terminals. Terminal 1 is the older airport of the two and the terminal in which Lufthansa and its subsidiaries operate all of their services within Frankfurt airport. Terminal 2 is estimated to hold around 50 million passengers each year.
Terminal 2 is smaller than Terminal 1, with around 15 million passengers passing through each year. This terminal is used by some of the world's biggest international airlines, such as American Airlines, British Airways, LATAM and China Eastern Airlines.
No. Pay when you fly is a payment method that Lufthansa currently only offers to its corporate customers and isn't available as a way to pay at Alternative Airlines. We do offer buy now pay later and financing options. This is a little different to pay when you fly in that you pay the cost in instalments over time. But, it still allows you to secure your flight now and pay it back at a later date.
Through Alternative Airlines! You can book flights with hundreds of airlines, including Lufthansa. When you book flights through our site, you can pay the way you prefer. Checkout using PayPal, or one of our many payment instalment options, including Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, and Zip.
Find out more about all our payment plan options.
Despite having operated a reduced flight network during the Coronavirus pandemic, Lufthansa is eyeing a strong recovery as international travel continues to resume.
It is quick, simple, and easy to book flights through Alternative Airlines. You can customise your booking to meet your needs, including easily choosing your cabin/ticket fare, and adding additional baggage to your booking. Our Seat Selection Tool also makes it easier to choose the flights you want.