Which has the bigger carry-on allowance, Condor or Discover?

Condor: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb). Discover: 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), up to 8 kg (17.6 lb).

Where do Condor and Discover fly from?

Condor's main hubs are Frankfurt (FRA). Discover's are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC). The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Condor and Discover partners?

They aren't in the same alliance (Condor: none; Discover: none), so miles and status generally don't transfer between them.

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Condor vs Discover

Q: Do Condor and Discover include a carry-on on basic economy?

Condor: Economy Light includes only the personal item on most routes; the cabin bag can be added for a fee. Higher fares include it. Discover: Economy Light includes the carry-on and personal item but no checked bag.

Condor doesn't clearly win any category; Discover wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Condor

No clear category wins

Discover

Wins 1 category

A carry-on on its cheapest fare

Quick verdict

Condor doesn't clearly win any category; Discover wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Condor: 55 × 40 × 23 cm · Discover: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Condor: Not on some basic fares · Discover: Included on every fare

Side by side

	Condor	Discover
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 23 cm	55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Not on some basic fares	Included on every fare
Carry-on weight limit	8 kg (17.6 lb)	8 kg (17.6 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 15 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	None	Miles & More
Main hubs	FRA	FRA, MUC

Highlighted values are better for travelers. Fees are for U.S. domestic economy flights; on-time data is 2025 U.S. DOT figures for each airline's own flights.

Bags and fees

Both airlines allow a carry-on up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in).

Condor's Economy Light can be personal-item only, while Discover includes it on every fare.

Carry-on weight limits: 8 kg (17.6 lb) on Condor, 8 kg (17.6 lb) on Discover.

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Condor, and 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Discover.

Basic economy

Condor (Economy Light): Economy Light includes only the personal item on most routes; the cabin bag can be added for a fee. Higher fares include it.

Discover (Economy Light): Economy Light includes the carry-on and personal item but no checked bag.

Loyalty and where they fly

Condor is not in an alliance and Discover is not in an alliance.

Loyalty programs: none (Condor) and Miles & More (Discover).

Condor's main hubs are Frankfurt (FRA). Discover's are Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC). The best choice often comes down to which airline flies nonstop from your airport.

Which should you book?

Choose Condor if you want…

nonstops from FRA

Choose Discover if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
nonstops from FRA, MUC

On a route both fly, the cheaper ticket isn't always the cheaper trip: add the bags you'll actually bring, and check the fare rules before you book.