Lufthansa Fleet — Aircraft Types & Hub Structure
Lufthansa is Germany's flag carrier and Europe's largest airline by fleet.
Fleet at a glance
| Total fleet size (approx) | 280 |
|---|---|
| Carrier type | Full-service carrier (FSC) |
| Primary hub | FRA (FRA) |
| Other hubs | MUC (MUC) |
| Airline alliance | Star Alliance |
| Founded | 1955 |
| Carrier code | LH |
| Country of registration | Germany |
Aircraft types operated by Lufthansa
A380
Operated on regional and short-haul routes.
B747-8
Operated on regional and short-haul routes.
A350
Airbus A350-900/1000 wide-body. 300-410 seats. Newest long-haul wide-body, ~25% more fuel-efficient than predecessors.
B787
Boeing 787 Dreamliner. 250-300 seats. Composite-airframe, fuel-efficient long-haul.
Aircraft type list is current as of May 2026. Fleet composition evolves continuously as airlines retire older aircraft and induct new variants.
Lufthansa hub network
Lufthansa bases the largest concentration of aircraft and crew at FRA (FRA), with additional operational bases at MUC (MUC). Flights to/from hub airports operate at higher daily frequencies than non-hub destinations, and connecting flights typically route through these hub cities.
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View Lufthansa routes & faresFrequently asked questions
How many aircraft does Lufthansa have?
Lufthansa operates approximately 280 aircraft as of May 2026. The fleet composition includes A380, B747-8, A350, B787. Fleet counts change continuously as airlines add new aircraft and retire older ones — for the latest exact figure, check Lufthansa's investor relations page or DGCA's airline data portal.
What aircraft types does Lufthansa operate?
Lufthansa operates A380, B747-8, A350, B787. As a full-service carrier, the fleet includes both narrowbody and wide-body aircraft to serve domestic, regional, and long-haul international routes.
Where is Lufthansa's main hub?
Lufthansa's primary hub is FRA (FRA). Other major hubs include MUC. Hubs are the airports where the airline bases the largest concentration of aircraft, crew, and maintenance operations — flights connect through hubs more frequently than non-hub airports.
Is Lufthansa part of any airline alliance?
Yes. Lufthansa is a member of the Star Alliance alliance, which provides reciprocal frequent-flyer benefits, codeshare connections, and lounge access across member airlines worldwide.
Does Lufthansa operate wide-body or narrowbody aircraft?
Lufthansa operates both wide-body and narrowbody aircraft. Wide-body (twin-aisle) aircraft like the Boeing 777, 787 and Airbus A350 are used for long-haul international routes; narrowbody (single-aisle) aircraft like the A320 family and Boeing 737 are used for domestic and short/medium-haul international flights.
Last updated: 29 May 2026