Lufthansa vs Ryanair — Compare Airlines

Policy comparison

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Policy	Lufthansa	Ryanair
Cabin baggage	Included	Personal item only (max 40×30×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. No weight limit.
Checked baggage	1×23 kg long-haul; Light fare no checked short-haul	Not included on basic fares. Paid options: 10 kg (max 55×40×20 cm) or 20 kg/23 kg (max 80×120×120 cm).
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid	None
Economy seat pitch	31"	28"
Loyalty programme	Miles & More	Ryanair Prime
Lounge access	Business/Senator lounges	None
Changes & refunds	Flex allows changes; Light/Classic charge fee	Flexi Plus allows changes; Basic restricted

Individual profiles

Editorial profiles

Germany · LH/DLH · #1 in this comparison

Lufthansa

Say Yes to the World

#7 Global 4-Star

7.9 / 10

Quick Answer

Lufthansa scores 7.9/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.4/10), ranking #7 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Lufthansa a good airline?

Lufthansa scores 7.9/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic, ranking #7 globally with a safety score of 9.4/10. Lufthansa remains Europe's reliability anchor with strong first class on the 747-8, efficient connections, and a vast Star Alliance network. See full profile →

Overall 7.9 Very Good

Safety 9.4 Excellent Safety

Service 8.2 Cabin crew & ground

Value 7.5 Fare vs product

Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

8.2

Seat Comfort

8.0

Food & Beverage

7.8

In-Flight Entertainment

7.5

On-Time Performance

8.5

Value for Money

7.5

Key facts

Hub: Frankfurt & Munich
Alliance: star alliance
Founded: 1953
Fleet: 280 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: LH / DLH

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage	1×23 kg long-haul; Light fare no checked short-haul
In-flight Wi-Fi	Paid Wi-Fi or messaging packages
Economy seat pitch	31"
Lounge access	Business/Senator lounges
Changes & refunds	Flex allows changes; Light/Classic charge fee
Loyalty programme	Miles & More

Strengths

First Class Terminal Frankfurt
Reliable European connections
Allegris cabin refresh

Weaknesses

Economy catering below Asian peers
FRA hub can feel crowded

Awards & recognition

Best Airline Europe Legacy
Best First Class Terminal FRA

Ireland · FR/RYR · #2 in this comparison

Ryanair

Low Fares Made Simple

#45 Global 3-Star

6.8 / 10

Quick Answer

Ryanair scores 6.8/10 on FlightLogic (safety 8.8/10), ranking #45 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Ryanair a good airline?

Ryanair scores 6.8/10 (Good) on FlightLogic, ranking #45 globally with a safety score of 8.8/10. Ryanair is Europe's largest airline by passengers, offering unbeatable fares with a no-frills model and improving reliability metrics. See full profile →

Overall 6.8 Good

Safety 8.8 Excellent Safety

Service 6.5 Cabin crew & ground

Value 9.5 Fare vs product

Star rating 3★ FlightLogic tier

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service

6.5

Seat Comfort

5.8

Food & Beverage

5.5

In-Flight Entertainment

5.0

On-Time Performance

8.5

Value for Money

9.5

Key facts

Hub: Dublin & 80+ bases
Alliance: Independent
Founded: 1984
Fleet: 560 aircraft
Region: europe
IATA / ICAO: FR / RYR

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage	Personal item only (max 40×30×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. No weight limit.
Checked baggage	Not included on basic fares. Paid options: 10 kg (max 55×40×20 cm) or 20 kg/23 kg (max 80×120×120 cm).
In-flight Wi-Fi	Not available
Economy seat pitch	28"
Lounge access	None
Changes & refunds	Flexi Plus allows changes; Basic restricted
Loyalty programme	Ryanair Prime

Strengths

Lowest base fares in Europe
Extensive route network
Improving OTP scores

Weaknesses

Strict baggage policies
Tight 28-inch seat pitch
Ancillary fee structure

Awards & recognition

Best Value Airline Europe

FAQ

Which is better — Lufthansa or Ryanair?

Lufthansa scores higher on FlightLogic at 7.9/10 vs 6.8/10 for Ryanair. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does Lufthansa or Ryanair include a carry-on bag?

Lufthansa: Included. Ryanair: Personal item only (max 40×30×20 cm). Must fit under the seat. No weight limit..

Which has free Wi-Fi — Lufthansa or Ryanair?

Lufthansa: Paid. Ryanair: None.

Does Lufthansa include checked baggage?

Lufthansa checked baggage: 1×23 kg long-haul; Light fare no checked short-haul.

Does Ryanair include checked baggage?

Ryanair checked baggage: Not included on basic fares. Paid options: 10 kg (max 55×40×20 cm) or 20 kg/23 kg (max 80×120×120 cm)..