Nonstop you. Germany's premier global airline.
Founded
1953
Headquarters
Cologne, Germany
Alliance
Star Alliance
Lufthansa is Germany's largest airline and one of the world's leading international carriers, operating an extensive network across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Founded in 1953 and re-established after World War II, the airline has grown from a regional European carrier into a global aviation powerhouse headquartered in Cologne, with its primary hub at Frankfurt Airport.
As a founding member of Star Alliance, Lufthansa is part of the world's largest airline alliance, offering passengers seamless connectivity to hundreds of destinations worldwide. The airline is known for its premium service, particularly in its business and first-class cabins, and operates one of the youngest and most modern fleets among major European carriers.
Lufthansa Group, the parent company, also controls several other airlines including Swiss International Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, making it one of the largest aviation groups in the world by revenue and passengers carried.
Hubs & network
Lufthansa's primary hubs are Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Munich Airport (MUC), both serving as major intercontinental gateways.
Fleet
Lufthansa operates a wide-body and narrow-body fleet including Airbus A320 family, A330, A340, A350, A380, and Boeing 747-8 aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Lufthansa was a founding member of Star Alliance when it launched in 1997.
- ›The airline operates one of the few remaining Boeing 747-8 intercontinental fleets in commercial service.
- ›Lufthansa Group is one of Europe's largest aviation conglomerates, owning Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines.
- ›The airline's iconic crane logo has been in use since its early years of operation.
- ›Lufthansa acquired a stake in ITA Airways (formerly Alitalia) in 2024, further expanding the group.
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