Special menus – tailored to your needs

Do you require a special meal for dietary, religious, or health reasons? On flights operated by Lufthansa, you will find the right meal for you from among 11 different options.

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Special meals can be ordered up to 24 hours before departure, provided that there is a confirmed booking in the required class. You have the option of ordering a special meal through your travel agency or online at ​My Bookings. There is no additional cost to you for this service.

Please note that special meals are usually offered in Economy Class on flights of more than 185 minutes’ duration and in Business Class on flights of more than 60 minutes’ duration.

Dietary meals

Name Explanation Meal for gluten-intolerant passengers In the case of gluten intolerance (gluten protein): The meal will be prepared without ingredients containing gluten Low-cholesterol diet Less than 100 mg cholesterol, no animal fats, no egg yolk Low-sodium diet For cardiovascular and renal problems: salt-free, low fat, does not cause bloating, no alcohol Meal for lactose-intolerant passengers The meal will be prepared without ingredients containing lactose

Vegetarian or wholefood meals

Name Explanation Vegan meal No meat or fish products, no alcohol, no dairy products or eggs Vegetarian meal
(lacto-ovo) Meal without meat or fish (may contain eggs and dairy products, e.g. milk) Vegetarian-Asian (Indian) meal Meal without meat, prepared and spiced in the Indian style Jain meal (vegetarian) Prepared in accordance with the customs of Indian Jainism: No use of meat, egg products, onions, garlic, ginger, mushrooms or root vegetables

Meals for members of certain religions

Name Explanation Kosher meal Strictly kosher food prepared under the supervision of a rabbinate Muslim meal No use of pork or game and no alcohol. All meat and poultry products used are certified as slaughtered according to halal guidelines. Hindu meal (non-vegetarian) May contain fish, shellfish, poultry, meat or eggs, but in most cases vegetarian. If you would like a fully Hindu vegetarian meal, please select the "Asian Vegetarian Meal".

Catering on board: tailored completely to your wishes

Journeys start with anticipation – including for the food and drinks you can enjoy on board. You can find all our culinary services in one place – transparent, personal and inspiring –  where you can experience a diverse, high-quality service that focuses on your personal wishes. Whether it’s small snacks or exquisite menus of an award-winning standard, you can look forward to a lavish selection offering you unforgettable taste experiences above the clouds.

Welcome to your Culinary Journey
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More information about our in-flight menus

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Children’s menus

With our carefully curated children’s menus, our youngest guests are also treated to the best of care on board.
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Travel classes

On Lufthansa short-haul and medium-haul flights, we serve a variety of meals and beverages in all our travel classes.