Does the Rimowa Essential Cabin fit Lufthansa's cabin bag?

Yes, just. Exactly the limit on at least one side. A bulging pocket would push it over. It's too big for Lufthansa's personal item (15 cm too long).

Tight fit

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Side the bag fails onPart that sticks outSizer frame

Tight fit

Exactly the limit on at least one side. A bulging pocket would push it over.

BagRimowa Essential Cabin

Cabin bagLufthansa

Length: 55of 55 cmExact fit
Width: 39of 40 cm1 cm spare
Depth: 23of 23 cmExact fit

Weight8 kg limit

Packed weightkg

Empty it weighs 3.2 kg, leaving 4.8 kg for your things.

What you can do

Pack it before you measure. A full pocket can add 3 to 5 cm.
Fits 2 other airlines, including Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. See all

We haven't checked this bag's size against the brand yet.

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

Rimowa Essential Cabin 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
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	55 cm	55 cm	Exact
Width	39 cm	40 cm	1 cm spare
Depth	23 cm	23 cm	Exact

Personal item: 40 × 30 × 10 cm
Side	Bag	Limit	Result
Length	55 cm	40 cm	15 cm over
Width	39 cm	30 cm	9 cm over
Depth	23 cm	10 cm	13 cm over

Empty it weighs 3.2 kg of the 8 kg limit.

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 Rimowa Essential Cabin fits

Frontier Airlines Southwest Airlines All airlines

Bags that fit Lufthansa's cabin bag

Biggest first.

American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage55 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 5555 × 40 × 20 cmTightExact fitBag page
Cabin Max Metz 30L45 × 36 × 20 cmFits3 cm to spareBag page

Good to know

Will the Rimowa Essential Cabin still fit Lufthansa when it's packed?

Only just. Keep the front pockets flat and the expansion zip closed, and measure it packed before you leave.

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?

Cabin Max Metz 30L fits with room to spare. American Tourister Soundbox Spinner 55, Horizn Studios H5 Cabin Luggage and Samsonite C-Lite Spinner 55 are right on the limit.