Lufthansa Airline Profile

Lufthansa information, codes and useful links

Lufthansa profile
Lufthansa logo with name
Overview

Marketing name: Lufthansa

Legal name: Deutsche Lufthansa AG LH220

Year established: 1953

Region: Europe

Base country: Germany

Base city: Frankfurt

Base airport: Frankfurt Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: LH

Airline ICAO code: DLH

Base city IATA code: FRA

Base airport IATA code: FRA

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: Star Alliance

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: lufthansa.com

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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Lufthansa overview and services

Deutsche Lufthansa AG LH220 marketed as Lufthansa is a currently operating Europen scheduled full-service airline based in Frankfurt Airport, in Frankfurt, Germany.

This airline's two letter IATA code is LH, and its ICAO code is DLH. Founded 72 years ago in 1953, the airline is one of the oldest airlines in the world. Along with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, and 27 others, Lufthansa is a Star Alliance alliance member.

Lufthansa offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The latest version of Lufthansa baggage policy (last updated 2025) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.