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

No. Too long by 2.7 cm. It's 57.7 cm top to bottom and Lufthansa allows 55 cm. It's too big for Lufthansa's personal item (17.7 cm too long).

Won't fit

Flying with
55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg
Checking
57.7 × 39.1 × 24.4 cm, hard shell
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Won't fit

Too long by 2.7 cm. It's 57.7 cm top to bottom and Lufthansa allows 55 cm.

BagAway Bigger Carry-On
Cabin bagLufthansa
Length
57.7of 55 cm2.7 cm over
Width
39.1of 40 cm0.9 cm spare
Depth
24.4of 23 cm1.4 cm over
Weight8 kg limit

Empty it weighs 3.4 kg, leaving 4.6 kg for your things.

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.
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 Bigger 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
Length57.7 cm55 cm2.7 cm over
Width39.1 cm40 cm0.9 cm spare
Depth24.4 cm23 cm1.4 cm over
Personal item: 40 × 30 × 10 cm
SideBagLimitResult
Length57.7 cm40 cm17.7 cm over
Width39.1 cm30 cm9.1 cm over
Depth24.4 cm10 cm14.4 cm over

Empty it weighs 3.4 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.

Bags that fit Lufthansa's cabin bag

Biggest first.

Good to know

What can I do if the Away Bigger 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.

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.