Lufthansa: skis and snowboards
Free Free, on top of allowance
Lufthansa carries one set of ski or snowboard equipment free on top of your checked allowance, up to 32 kg, with exceptions on some fares and code-share flights.
Read on 16 Sep 2026 from Sports baggage and special baggage | Lufthansa.
Not when: Economy Light fares; Economy Basic on short and medium haul; routes to or from the USA, Mexico and Central America.
Fees
| Where you pay | Route | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| any | europe | EUR 0 (free) | |
| any | intercontinental excluding americas | EUR 0 (free) |
per item, per one-way flight. On those fares and routes, the ski bag is neither free in addition to nor instead of a booked bag; a flat sports baggage rate applies, but the amount is not published here.
What counts as one item
1 item of baggage with one pair of skis OR one snowboard; 1 item of baggage with one pair of ski poles and one pair of ski OR snowboard boots; 1 helmet. Maximum two bags. Weight must be within the travel-class limit, 32 kg absolute maximum.
| Weight limit | 32 kg |
|---|---|
| Length limit | 200 cm |
| Snowboard treated like skis | Yes. skis OR snowboard in the same rule |
| Separate boot bag allowed | Yes. the second bag (poles and boots) is explicitly part of the free set |
| Must be booked in advance | Yes. register no later than 72 hours before departure and wait for confirmation in the booking; this also applies to skis carried free |
| Boots allowed in hand luggage | Not stated |
In the airline's words
In addition to your free baggage allowance, you may take one item of skiing equipment with you free of charge on your Lufthansa flight (except on flights to the USA/from the USA, Mexico and Central America). On the Economy Class Basic fare on short- and medium- haul flights and on the Light fare, free transport of skiing equipment instead of a booked item of baggage, or in addition to a booked item of baggage, is not included.
Where it flies for skiing
Lufthansa appears on the winter carrier list at these Alpine gateway airports, each with every airline's ski bag rule beside it. Reported means the airport's own list could not be read when we checked.
- Geneva Airport, Switzerland
- Innsbruck Airport, Austria
- Munich Airport, Germany
- Salzburg Airport, Austria
- Turin Airport, Italy
- Zurich Airport (reported), Switzerland
Changes we have recorded
No change recorded since we started tracking this airline. Last read on 16 Sep 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take skis on Lufthansa?
Lufthansa carries one set of ski or snowboard equipment free on top of your checked allowance, up to 32 kg, with exceptions on some fares and code-share flights.
What is the ski bag weight limit on Lufthansa?
32 kg per item, as published on 16 Sep 2026.
Does a snowboard count the same as skis on Lufthansa?
Yes. skis OR snowboard in the same rule
Can ski boots go in hand luggage on Lufthansa?
Not stated.