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

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

Where do Condor and SunExpress fly from?

Condor's main hubs are Frankfurt (FRA). SunExpress's are AYT, IZM. The better pick is often whichever flies nonstop from your airport.

Are Condor and SunExpress partners?

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

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Condor vs SunExpress

Q: Do Condor and SunExpress 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. SunExpress: SunLight includes only a 4 kg under-seat bag; the 8 kg cabin bag comes with SunValue and higher fares, or as an add-on.

Condor wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare; SunExpress wins on a bigger personal item. Here's how they compare on bags, fees, comfort, reliability and loyalty.

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

Condor

Wins 1 category

A carry-on on its cheapest fare

SunExpress

Wins 1 category

A bigger personal item

Quick verdict

Condor wins on a carry-on on its cheapest fare; SunExpress wins on a bigger personal item. Check the cheapest fare's bag rules before you compare prices.

Carry-on size: Condor: 55 × 40 × 23 cm · SunExpress: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare: Condor: Not on some basic fares · SunExpress: Costs extra on basic fares

Side by side

	Condor	SunExpress
Bags
Carry-on size	55 × 40 × 23 cm	55 × 40 × 23 cm
Carry-on on the cheapest fare	Not on some basic fares	Costs extra on basic fares
Carry-on weight limit	8 kg (17.6 lb)	8 kg (17.6 lb)
Personal item	40 × 30 × 15 cm	40 × 30 × 20 cm
Network
Alliance	None	None
Loyalty program	None	None
Main hubs	FRA	AYT, IZM

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 SunExpress charges for it on its cheapest fare.

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

Personal items: 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in) on Condor, and 40 × 30 × 20 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 7.9 in) on SunExpress.

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.

SunExpress (SunLight): SunLight includes only a 4 kg under-seat bag; the 8 kg cabin bag comes with SunValue and higher fares, or as an add-on.

Loyalty and where they fly

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

Loyalty programs: none (Condor) and none (SunExpress).

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

Which should you book?

Choose Condor if you want…

a carry-on on its cheapest fare
nonstops from FRA

Choose SunExpress if you want…

a bigger personal item
nonstops from AYT, IZM

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.