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KLM vs Lufthansa: baggage fees compared
In short: KLM's checked bag starts cheaper than Lufthansa's when added online; KLM includes a cabin bag; on Lufthansa it's extra on the cheapest fare. Prices vary by route and date: these are the ranges each airline publishes.
| KLM | Lufthansa | |
|---|---|---|
| Checked online | €20 to €70 / ≈£16.81 to £58.82 | €35 to €50 / ≈£29.41 to £42.01 |
| Checked at the airport | not published | €65 / ≈£54.62 |
| Cabin bag | included (free) | from €15 / ≈from £12.60 |
| Cabin bag size | 55 × 35 × 25 cm, 12kg | 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8kg |
| Free personal item | 40 × 30 × 15 cm | 40 × 30 × 15 cm |
| Seat | not published | from €14 / ≈from £11.76 |
From each airline's own price pages: KLM checked 2026-10-24, Lufthansa checked 2026-10-22.
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