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Does the Away Carry-On fit Lufthansa's cabin bag?

No. Too long by 0.1 cm. It's 55.1 cm top to bottom and Lufthansa allows 55 cm. It's too big for Lufthansa's personal item (15.1 cm too long).

Won't fit

Flying with
55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg
Checking
55.1 × 36.6 × 22.9 cm, hard shell
Units
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Won't fit

Too long by 0.1 cm. It's 55.1 cm top to bottom and Lufthansa allows 55 cm.

BagAway Carry-On
Cabin bagLufthansa
Length
55.1of 55 cm0.1 cm over
Width
36.6of 40 cm3.4 cm spare
Depth
22.9of 23 cm0.1 cm spare
Weight8 kg limit

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What you can do

  • Take a bag 55 cm tall or less. 8 bags we list fit.
  • Or check it in when you book. It's usually cheaper than paying at the gate.
  • Fits 2 other airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. See all
See bags that fit Lufthansa

Lufthansa rules checked 2 Nov 2026. Source. Sizes include wheels and handles. Some details are still being confirmed.

Side by side

Away Carry-On against Lufthansa's limits. Bags can be turned, so the longest side is compared with the longest limit.

Cabin bag: 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg
SideBagLimitResult
Length55.1 cm55 cm0.1 cm over
Width36.6 cm40 cm3.4 cm spare
Depth22.9 cm23 cm0.1 cm spare
Personal item: 40 × 30 × 10 cm
SideBagLimitResult
Length55.1 cm40 cm15.1 cm over
Width36.6 cm30 cm6.6 cm over
Depth22.9 cm10 cm12.9 cm over

Lufthansa rules worth knowing

  • Cabin bag: Not included on the cheapest Economy Basic short-haul fare from May 2026.
  • Personal item: Some 2026 guides list 40×30×15; we use Lufthansa's long-standing 10 cm depth until confirmed.
  • Business and First may bring two 8 kg cabin bags.

Airlines where the Away Carry-On fits

Frontier AirlinesSouthwest AirlinesAll airlines

Bags that fit Lufthansa's cabin bag

Biggest first.

Good to know

What can I do if the Away Carry-On is too big for Lufthansa?

Add a checked bag when you book, which is usually cheaper than paying at the gate, or bring a smaller cabin bag. The Away Carry-On does fit Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

What is Lufthansa's cabin bag size limit?

Lufthansa's cabin bag limit is 55 × 40 × 23 cm, up to 8 kg.

Which other bags fit Lufthansa?

Rimowa Essential Cabin, American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55, Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage and Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 55 are right on the limit, so don't overpack.