Iberia vs Lufthansa
Side-by-side comparison of Iberia and Lufthansa: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
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Germany| Iberia | Lufthansa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Germany |
| Founded | 1927 | 1953 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | oneworld | Star Alliance |
| Main hubs | Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport | Munich Airport, Frankfurt Airport |
| Aircraft types | 5 | 10 |
| Cabin bag weight | 10 kg (22 lb) | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 56 × 40 × 25 cm (22 × 16 × 10 in) | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included (from 13 EUR (≈ 15.1 USD)) | not included |
| First checked bag fee | from 13 EUR (≈ 15.1 USD) | - |
| Extra bag fee | from 13 EUR (≈ 15.1 USD) | from 90 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 30 h |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 40 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | 007 495 2588410 | - |
Key differences
- Iberia allows a heavier cabin bag: 10 kg (22 lb) vs 8 kg (18 lb) at Lufthansa.
- Lufthansa opens online check-in earlier (30 h before departure vs 24 h).
- Lufthansa lets you check in online closer to departure (40 min vs 1 h).
- Iberia is a oneworld member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
- Lufthansa is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
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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.