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Quick facts about Lufthansa

Sobre Lufthansa

Lufthansa (IATA: LH, ICAO: DLH) is a DE airline and a member of the Star Alliance alliance.

Lufthansa is Germany's flag carrier and the largest airline in Europe by fleet size. As a founding member of the Star Alliance — the world's largest airline alliance — Lufthansa connects passengers to over 220 destinations worldwide. The airline is renowned for its engineering subsidiary Lufthansa Technik, one of the world's largest aircraft maintenance providers.

Did you know? Lufthansa was the world's launch customer for the Boeing 747-8 intercontinental version and operates the only 747-8 passenger fleet outside of Air Force One.

Lufthansa — Facts & Travel Tips

Key facts and practical tips for Lufthansa passengers

Main Hubs
Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC)
Founded
1953 — 73 years of service
Fleet Size
~300 aircraft
Airbus A350, Airbus A380, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A320neo family
Destinations
220+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy Light: no checked bag. Economy Classic/Flex: 23kg. Carry-on: 8kg. Business: 32kg checked. Varies by fare class.
Check-in Tips
Online check-in available 23 hours before departure via app or website. Lufthansa closes airport check-in 45 minutes before departure on most European routes.

How to Track Lufthansa Flights

Tracking a Lufthansa flight on Departra is simple. Enter your LH flight number in the search box above — for example, LH100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.