Lufthansa vs Wizz Air
Side-by-side comparison of Lufthansa and Wizz Air: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Germany
Hungary| Lufthansa | Wizz Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Hungary |
| Founded | 1953 | 2003 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Low-cost carrier |
| Alliance | Star Alliance | - |
| Main hubs | Munich Airport, Frankfurt Airport | Henri Coandă International Airport, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport |
| Aircraft types | 10 | 5 |
| Cabin bag weight | 8 kg (18 lb) | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) | 40 × 30 × 20 cm (16 × 12 × 8 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | not included | not included (from 14 EUR (≈ 16.3 USD)) |
| First checked bag fee | - | from 14 EUR (≈ 16.3 USD) |
| Extra bag fee | from 90 USD | - |
| Online check-in opens | 30 h | 30 days |
| Online check-in closes | 40 min | 3 h |
| Airport check-in fee | free | from 30 EUR (≈ 35 USD) |
| Customer service phone | - | +36 1 777 9300 |
Key differences
- Wizz Air allows a heavier cabin bag: 10 kg (22 lb) vs 8 kg (18 lb) at Lufthansa.
- Wizz Air opens online check-in earlier (30 days before departure vs 30 h).
- Lufthansa lets you check in online closer to departure (40 min vs 3 h).
- Wizz Air 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.
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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.