Know exactly how to order your special meal on Lufthansa flights – from online booking to alternative methods, with all requirements and troubleshooting tips.

Ordering Options

MethodHow to AccessBest For
Online (Recommended)“My Bookings” at lufthansa.comQuick, easy, instant confirmation
Travel AgencyContact your travel agentComplex bookings, assistance needed

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Booking StatusMust have confirmed booking in required class
Timing Deadline24 hours before departure
Flight DurationEconomy: 185+ minutes | Business: 60+ minutes
CostNo additional charge

How to Order Online

  1. 1

    Access Your Booking

    Enter your last name and booking code

    Visit lufthansa.com

    Click “My Bookings”

  2. 2

    Navigate to Services

    Find “Special Meals/Mobility Assistance” section

    On booking details page, scroll down

  3. 3

    Select Your Meal

    Click “Save Changes”

    Click “Special Meals” tab

    Use drop-down menu to select meal type

    A dropdown menu on an airline booking website displays various special meal options, such as baby meal, vegetarian, kosher, and gluten intolerant meal—helpful if you’re wondering how to order a special meal on Lufthansa.
  4. 4

    Confirm Your Order

    Amber symbol = Request couldn’t be processed

    Green tick = Successfully ordered

Important Reminders

Ordering Deadline

24 hours before departure – no exceptions

No Additional Cost

All special meals provided free of charge

Confirmation

Look for green tick to confirm successful ordering

Codeshare Flights

May need to contact operating airline directly if Lufthansa doesn’t operate your flight

Bottom Line

Online ordering through “My Bookings” is fastest and most reliable. Always check for the green tick confirmation, and contact the operating airline directly if you see an amber symbol on codeshare flights.