Lufthansa Cabin CrewRequirements & Hiring
Everything you need to know before you apply to Lufthansa— requirements, real pay, the hiring process, and whether they're recruiting right now.
Reviewed August 2026 · confirm exact figures on Lufthansa's careers page before applying.
- Age:
- 18+ at the time of application, legal right to work in the EU
- English:
- Fluent German AND good English required — this is not an English-only carrier
- Hiring:
- 4-stage process. Recruitment runs via the Lufthansa careers portal.
Is Lufthansa hiring right now?
German fluency requirement makes this a narrower applicant pool than most carriers on this list.
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- Age
- 18+ at the time of application, legal right to work in the EU
- Education
- Secondary education or equivalent
- English
- Fluent German AND good English required — this is not an English-only carrier
- Medical
- Fit-for-flying medical clearance
No rigid published height minimum — a functional reach test for safety equipment and overhead bins is used instead. Check your own eligibility — free →
Lufthansa cabin crew salary
- Basic pay
- Reported base around €2,375 gross/month (full-time); part-time models around €1,579–2,177
- Flying pay
- Included in total range below, plus a 16.3% shift allowance
- Per-diem
- Included in total range below
- Accommodation
- Not provided
Total: Reported total gross monthly income €2,930–5,435 depending on seniority and flying hours. German income tax applies — figures above are gross.
Lufthansa hiring process
- 1Online application
- 2Assessment day: grooming, reach test, group exercise, German/English check
- 3Interview
- 4Medical and background checks, then a training offer
Recruitment runs via the Lufthansa careers portal.
Lufthansa interview questions & model answers →Lufthansa cabin crew FAQs
Do I need to speak German to join Lufthansa?
Yes — reported sources say fluent German is required alongside good English, unlike most other airlines on this list where English alone is sufficient. Confirm the exact standard directly.