Where did you leave it?
Pick the one that matches. Each opens the steps for that case.
Left on the planeWho has it: Lufthansa lost & found
Contact Lufthansa as soon as you can. Crew and ground staff pass anything found on board to the airline, and later to the airport's lost property office. Pick your airport to see who to call there.
Which airport?
Already flown home? Get it deliveredChecked bag missing, late or damagedWho has it: the Lufthansa baggage desk
- Before you leave baggage reclaim, report it at the baggage desk and get a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) with a reference number.
- Track the bag online with that reference. Give a delivery address and phone number in Greece.
- Keep receipts for essentials you buy while you wait, and claim in writing before the deadline.
Have a file reference? Find your tracker →
Bag found but you have already left? Get it deliveredAlready handed to the airportWho has it: airport lost property
The airport's lost property office keeps it. You, or someone with your signed authorisation and a copy of your ID, collect it in person. Pick your airport for the office details.
Which airport?
Claim deadlines
- Delayed bag
- Report immediately; online usually up to 3 days after arrival; later report within 7 days with burden of proof reversed
- Damaged bag
- No later than 7 days after receiving the bag
- Damage caused by a delay
- Within 21 days from delivery
- Lost bag
- Bag delayed more than 21 days; claim within 2 years
- Some Lufthansa pages still cite 1,131 SDR (outdated).
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Helpful guides
- Delayed, lost or damaged baggage after a flight to GreeceWhat to do at the airport, the deadlines that matter, and how much airlines must pay, under the Montreal Convention.
- Too much luggage flying home from Greece?Check your allowance, what extra bags usually cost, and cheaper ways to get heavy bags and souvenirs home.
Too much luggage? Send the extra bag ahead
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- It goes to your home address, in Greece or worldwide
- They handle the packing, labels and customs paperwork
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Lufthansa baggage allowance and extra-bag fees
- Cabin bag
- Economy Basic: a carry-on can only be bought online
- Checked bag
- Economy Basic and Light on Europe routes: first checked bag (up to 23 kg) is a paid option; the charge applies regardless of Miles & More status and is not refundable
- Usual cost of extra / overweight bags
- Lufthansa publishes excess baggage fees on its excess baggage and baggage fees pages.
- Sports equipment
- Lufthansa publishes sports equipment rules and fees on its sports baggage page.
Lufthansa publishes its fees on lufthansa.com. Fees change and depend on route and fare — always check before you fly: Lufthansa baggage rules
- Add a bag or extra weight online before the flight — airlines usually charge more at the airport desk.
- Wear your heaviest shoes and jacket on the plane and move dense items into your cabin bag (within its weight limit).
- Bought olive oil, wine or other heavy souvenirs? Ship them separately and check customs rules first. Get it to you →