Eurowings vs Lufthansa
Side-by-side comparison of Eurowings and Lufthansa: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Germany
| Eurowings | Lufthansa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Founded | 1993 | 1953 |
| Type | Low-cost carrier | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | Star Alliance |
| Main hubs | Hamburg Airport, Düsseldorf Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport | Munich Airport, Frankfurt Airport |
| Aircraft types | 5 | 10 |
| Cabin bag weight | 8 kg (18 lb) | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included (from 15 EUR (≈ 17.4 USD)) | not included |
| First checked bag fee | from 15 EUR (≈ 17.4 USD) | - |
| Extra bag fee | from 15 EUR (≈ 17.4 USD) | from 90 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 3 days | 30 h |
| Online check-in closes | 3 h | 40 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +49 (0)221 599 882 22 | - |
Key differences
- Eurowings opens online check-in earlier (3 days before departure vs 30 h).
- Lufthansa lets you check in online closer to departure (40 min vs 3 h).
- Eurowings is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Lufthansa bundles more into the ticket.
- Lufthansa is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.