Lufthansa Fare Types — Complete Comparison

Pick the right fare for your trip — compare baggage, cancellation, seat, meal and miles across all Lufthansa (LH) fare classes. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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Lufthansa offers a three-tier long-haul economy (Light / Classic / Flex) alongside a dedicated Premium Economy cabin and lie-flat Business Class. Economy Light is cabin-baggage-only — a hand-baggage fare comparable to a budget carrier. Conditions are uniform across most Lufthansa international long-haul routes.

Quick Pick — Which Lufthansa Fare Should You Choose?

Cheapest
Economy Light
Cabin-bag-only long-haul on confirmed dates
Best Value
Economy Flex
Business travellers in economy
Most Flexible
Premium Economy
Long-haul comfort without business spend
Fare details verified on 2026-05-14 from official Lufthansa sources. Airlines update fare structures periodically — always confirm at www.lufthansa.com before booking.

Lufthansa Fare Types — Side-by-Side Comparison

This comparison shows the typical inclusions for each Lufthansa fare class. Inclusions can vary by route — the fare comparison shown at booking is always authoritative.

  Economy Light Economy Economy Classic Economy Economy Flex Economy Premium Economy Premium Economy Business Class Business
Description The cheapest Lufthansa long-haul fare — cabin baggage only, chargeable check-in baggage and non-changeable booking. Designed to compete with low-cost-carrier pricing.Mid-tier Lufthansa economy. Includes one piece of checked baggage at 23 kg and free seat selection in some booking windows.The most flexible Lufthansa economy fare — free seat selection, full flexibility on changes and one piece of checked baggage. Suitable when dates may move.A dedicated Premium Economy cabin with wider seats, more legroom, an enhanced meal service and higher baggage allowance.Lie-flat Lufthansa business class on long-haul flights, with Lufthansa lounge access and priority boarding. The new Allegris business product is being introduced gradually on select aircraft.
Cabin baggage 8 kg + 1 personal item (typical)8 kg + 1 personal item8 kg + 1 personal item8 kg + 1 personal item8 kg + 1 personal item
Checked baggage Cabin only (chargeable to add)1 piece × 23 kg (typical)1 piece × 23 kg (typical)2 pieces × 23 kg (typical)2 pieces × 32 kg (typical)
Seat selection ChargeableFree in some windows; chargeable in othersFree advance seat selectionFree Premium Economy seatFree business seat selection
Meals Standard long-haul meal includedStandard mealStandard mealPremium meal serviceMulti-course business dining
Cancellation fee Highly restricted; effectively non-refundableModerate feesLowest economy feesLower than economyLower fees
Reschedule fee Typically not allowedModerate feesFree changesLower change feesLower change fees
Refundability Non-refundable beyond statutory taxesRefundable with deductionFully refundableRefundable with deductionRefundable with minimal deduction
Miles earning Reduced Miles & More milesStandard Miles & More milesHigher Miles & More milesHigher Miles & More milesHigh Miles & More miles + tier bonus
Ideal for Cabin-bag-only long-haul on confirmed datesMost leisure long-haul travellersBusiness travellers in economyLong-haul comfort without business spendLong-haul business travel

Lufthansa Fare Classes — Detailed Breakdown

Economy Light Economy

The cheapest Lufthansa long-haul fare — cabin baggage only, chargeable check-in baggage and non-changeable booking. Designed to compete with low-cost-carrier pricing.

8 kg + 1 personal item (typical)
Cabin only (chargeable to add)
Chargeable
Standard long-haul meal included
Highly restricted; effectively non-refundable
Typically not allowed
Non-refundable beyond statutory taxes
Reduced Miles & More miles
Cabin-bag-only long-haul on confirmed dates
Lowest LH long-haul fareLight packers
Economy Classic Economy

Mid-tier Lufthansa economy. Includes one piece of checked baggage at 23 kg and free seat selection in some booking windows.

8 kg + 1 personal item
1 piece × 23 kg (typical)
Free in some windows; chargeable in others
Standard meal
Moderate fees
Moderate fees
Refundable with deduction
Standard Miles & More miles
Most leisure long-haul travellers
Checked baggage includedStar Alliance miles
Economy Flex Economy

The most flexible Lufthansa economy fare — free seat selection, full flexibility on changes and one piece of checked baggage. Suitable when dates may move.

8 kg + 1 personal item
1 piece × 23 kg (typical)
Free advance seat selection
Standard meal
Lowest economy fees
Free changes
Fully refundable
Higher Miles & More miles
Business travellers in economy
Maximum flexibilityFree seat
Premium Economy Premium Economy

A dedicated Premium Economy cabin with wider seats, more legroom, an enhanced meal service and higher baggage allowance.

8 kg + 1 personal item
2 pieces × 23 kg (typical)
Free Premium Economy seat
Premium meal service
Lower than economy
Lower change fees
Refundable with deduction
Higher Miles & More miles
Long-haul comfort without business spend
Wider seatsDedicated cabin
Business Class Business

Lie-flat Lufthansa business class on long-haul flights, with Lufthansa lounge access and priority boarding. The new Allegris business product is being introduced gradually on select aircraft.

8 kg + 1 personal item
2 pieces × 32 kg (typical)
Free business seat selection
Multi-course business dining
Lower fees
Lower change fees
Refundable with minimal deduction
High Miles & More miles + tier bonus
Long-haul business travel
Lie-flat seatLounge accessPriority boarding

General Cancellation & Reschedule Notes

Lufthansa cancellation rules vary sharply between Light (effectively non-refundable) and Flex (fully refundable). EU consumer protections may apply on EU-departing flights — keep all booking confirmations.

Light fares are typically not changeable; Classic incurs moderate fees; Flex allows free changes subject to availability. Same-day standby may be possible on premium cabins.

Consumer protections: Statutory government taxes are typically refundable on request even for non-refundable fares. EU261 (for EU departures), US DOT rules (for US departures) and similar consumer-protection regulations may also apply to your booking.

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Lufthansa Fare Types — Frequently Asked Questions

The cheapest Lufthansa fare is Economy Light — The cheapest Lufthansa long-haul fare — cabin baggage only, chargeable check-in baggage and non-changeable booking. Designed to compete with low-cost-carrier pricing. It includes cabin only (chargeable to add) of checked baggage with 8 kg + 1 personal item (typical) cabin baggage. Seat selection is chargeable and meals are standard long-haul meal included. Cancellation: highly restricted; effectively non-refundable.
Economy Light is the lowest Lufthansa fare that typically includes a complimentary meal — The cheapest Lufthansa long-haul fare — cabin baggage only, chargeable check-in baggage and non-changeable booking. Designed to compete with low-cost-carrier pricing. Higher tiers above this fare also include meals. Lower fares charge separately for in-flight meals.
Economy Light is typically the least refundable Lufthansa fare — non-refundable beyond statutory taxes. Statutory government taxes (PSF, UDF, GST on taxes) are always refundable on request even on non-refundable fares. For full refundability, choose Premium Economy or above.
Economy Light on Lufthansa typically includes 8 kg + 1 personal item (typical) of cabin baggage and cabin only (chargeable to add) of checked baggage. Allowances can vary by route — international flights typically have higher allowances than domestic short-haul. Confirm the exact allowance at booking.
Seat selection on Lufthansa Economy Light is chargeable. Lufthansa usually charges separately for advance seat selection on this fare. For free seat selection, look at Premium Economy or higher fare tiers, which typically include standard seat selection.
Premium Economy typically has lower change fees. Fare difference still applies if the new flight is more expensive. Refundable with deduction. Change fees vary by route, time-to-departure and destination — confirm exact fees in the fare rules at booking.
For long-haul business trips on Lufthansa, Business Class is the strongest pick — Lie-flat Lufthansa business class on long-haul flights, with Lufthansa lounge access and priority boarding. The new Allegris business product is being introduced gradually on select aircraft. For shorter sectors or budget-conscious business travel, Premium Economy delivers maximum flexibility in economy with 2 pieces × 23 kg (typical) of baggage and refundable with deduction.
Lufthansa does not usually allow direct fare-tier upgrades after booking. To change to a more flexible fare, you would typically need to cancel the existing booking (subject to the original fare's cancellation rules) and book the new fare. Some airlines offer paid upgrades at check-in subject to availability — confirm at the Lufthansa website.
No — Lufthansa fare-class inclusions can vary between domestic and international routes, and between short-haul and long-haul flights. Baggage allowances are typically higher on international routes; meals and seat selection rules may also differ. Always check the fare comparison shown at booking before paying.
The most authoritative source for Lufthansa fare-class rules is the official Lufthansa website at https://www.lufthansa.com. The fare comparison page shows current inclusions at the time of booking. The data on this page was last verified on 2026-05-14.