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Condor Carry-On Size 2026 55 x 40 x 23 cm

By Caden SorensonVerified Oct 2026Sourced from the official Condor policy

Exact Condor carry-on dimensions, weight limits, and fees for 2026.

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  1. Quick answer
  2. Condor dimensions
  3. Weight limit
  4. Carry-on fee
  5. Bag fit matrix
  6. Fare class breakdown
  7. Overhead bin size
  8. Avoiding gate-check
  9. What counts as a personal item
  10. Common mistakes
  11. Gate-check process
  12. vs Lufthansa
  13. Checked bag fees
  14. Special items
  15. Basic economy
  16. FAQ
  17. Sources

Quick answer

Condor carry-on bags can be up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 9"), with a 8 kg (17.6 lb) weight limit, and no carry-on fee except on the Economy Zero fare, which includes a personal item only.

  • Carry-on size: up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 9")
  • Weight limit: 8 kg (17.6 lb)
  • Carry-on fee: free except on the Economy Zero fare (personal item only)
  • Personal item: up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9"), free on every fare
  • Gate-check risk: Medium
  • Last verified: Oct 2026
Condor carry-on maximum size, 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches)55 cm (21.6")23 cm (9")40 cm(15.7")LHW
Condor maximum carry-on dimensions, including wheels and handles.

Carry-On Bag

Max dimensions (cm)
55 x 40 x 23 cm
Max dimensions (in)
21.6 x 15.7 x 9"
Weight limit
8 kg (17.6 lb)
Fee
Free
Gate-check risk
Medium

Standard 55x40x23 cm cabin bag up to 8 kg is included from Economy Light upward, 10 kg in Premium, and 2 pieces with 16 kg total in Business (no single piece over 10 kg). Economy Zero includes only the 40x30x15 cm small bag; the cabin bag is bookable from $13 on short and medium-haul flights, from $25 on flights to and from the United Arab Emirates and from $35 on long-haul flights (including the USA and Canada). Excess carry-on found at the gate costs up to US$120 on USA flights.

Personal Item

Max dimensions (cm)
40 x 30 x 15 cm
Max dimensions (in)
15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9"
Included
Yes, free
Weight
Counts toward 8 kg total

Included with every fare, including Economy Light. Must fit under the seat in front; condor.com lists the size as 40x30x15 cm.

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Condor cabin bag dimensions and bag size

The maximum Condor carry-on size is 55 x 40 x 23 cm, or 21.6 x 15.7 x 9 inches as Condor publishes it. These measurements include wheels, handles, and any external pockets, so a bag marketed as "22 inch" can go over if its wheels push the total past 55 cm. Always measure your bag packed, not empty.

Condor carry-on weight limit

Condor limits carry-on bags to 8 kg (17.6 lb).

Does Condor charge for carry-on bags?

No. Condor includes a free carry-on bag plus a free personal item on every fare except the Economy Zero fare, which includes a personal item only. Check your specific fare rules before you book.

What bags fit as a Condor personal item

Common bag types compared against the Condor personal item limit. Sizes are typical retail dimensions and vary by brand.

Bag typeTypical sizeOn Condor
Standard backpack
Everyday daypack, laptop backpack
18 x 13 x 8"Too big
Tote bag
Canvas or leather tote
15 x 14 x 5"Too big
Laptop bag
Messenger or slim briefcase
16 x 12 x 4"Too big
Small duffel
Gym or weekender
18 x 11 x 11"Too big
Purse
Handbag or crossbody
12 x 10 x 5"Fits
Under-seat roller
Mini wheeled bag
16 x 14 x 8"Too big

Condor carry-on by fare class

FareCarry-onPersonal itemNotes
Economy ZeroNot includedIncludedPersonal item only; the overhead cabin bag must be purchased (from about $13).
Economy LightIncludedIncludedOne 8 kg cabin bag plus personal item.
Economy ClassicIncludedIncludedOne 8 kg cabin bag plus personal item.
Economy FlexIncludedIncludedFlexible changes and refunds.
PremiumIncludedIncludedCabin bag up to 10 kg.
BusinessIncludedIncludedTwo cabin pieces up to 16 kg total.

Condor overhead bin size by aircraft

Long-haul operates the A330-900neo with modern large bins. Short-haul uses A320-family aircraft from FRA with standard narrow-body bin space.

Avoiding gate-check on Condor

Boarding is by zone, with Premium and Business boarding first. Economy Zero passengers who buy the cabin bag often board late, so on full A320 rotations a purchased cabin bag may get gate-checked if overhead space runs out.

What counts as a personal item on Condor

Allowed

  • Laptop bag
  • Small backpack
  • Handbag
  • Camera bag

Counts as a second carry-on

  • Full-size rolling carry-on
  • Large duffel that does not fit 40x30x15 cm

Common Condor carry-on mistakes

  • Booking Economy Zero on a long-haul US route and discovering at the airport that the cabin bag costs far more than when added online (online it is from $35 on long-haul).
  • Exceeding 8 kg on the cabin bag: Condor weighs at check-in.
  • Assuming the US piece concept applies on intra-Europe flights (it does not, weight concept applies).

What happens if your bag does not fit on Condor

Condor agents enforce the 55x40x23 cm sizer and weigh bags at check-in. Economy Zero passengers who arrive with a trolley without pre-paying are charged a higher fee at the gate, up to US$120 on USA flights.

Condor vs Lufthansa carry-on

Condor and Lufthansa share the same 55x40x23 cm cabin-bag limit and both cap Economy weight at 8 kg. Condor Economy Light includes the cabin bag, but its cheapest Economy Zero fare strips it down to just a 40x30x15 cm small bag, with the cabin bag bookable from $35 on long-haul. On transatlantic flights both airlines give Economy Classic one 23 kg checked bag. Condor tends to undercut Lufthansa on base fare to US leisure destinations like LAS, PHX, and MCO, but the baggage add-ons narrow the gap. For families Condor's leisure aircraft configuration (A330neo) offers newer seats, while Lufthansa wins on connectivity through FRA and MUC.

See Lufthansa carry-on size
Condor checked baggage fees
Domestic economy
1st bag$75 (Economy Zero, US routes)*
2nd bagNot published
Long-haul / international
1st bagNot published
Weight limit50 lb
Linear dim62 in
Overweight & oversize
51–70 lb$120
71–100 lbNot published
63–80 inNot published

* The 1st bag price is the figure Condor publishes, in the currency it prints, and it varies by route, timing, and fare.

To the US and Canada the piece concept applies: Economy Classic includes one 23 kg bag, Premium one 32 kg bag, Business two 32 kg bags. Within Europe and to other zones the weight concept applies, with 20 kg in Economy Classic. Pre-booked extra weight runs 20 to 150 euros depending on the add-on. At-airport overweight in Zone 5 (US and Canada) is about 100 euros or 120 USD per bag, and oversize over 158 cm runs 100 to 300 euros.

How to skip the Condor checked bag fee

  1. Pack carry-on only. Confirm your bag fits the Condor carry-on size.
Condor special items & sports equipment
Ski / snowboard
Varies by route
Golf clubs
Varies by route
Bicycle
Varies by route
Pet in cabin
Varies by route
Pet as cargo
Not published

Musical instruments: Instruments not suited to the hold (for example delicate instruments) travel in the cabin only if Condor is notified in advance and accepts them, and that carriage is charged.

Sports equipment must be registered at least 8 hours before departure; prices are per one-way route and vary by zone. To and from the USA and Canada (Zone 5): golf and skis USD 85, bicycles and boards USD 115, USD 160 at the airport. Business Class carries the first piece of sports baggage free. Pets in the cabin (dogs and cats, up to 8 kg including a 55x40x23 cm carrier) cost $75 to $115 per leg, $115 on USA and Canada flights; in the hold $185 (box up to 55 cm wide) or $310 (up to 75 cm wide) on USA and Canada flights. No pets in the cabin to or from China, Jamaica, Mauritius, South Africa or the UAE. Pushchairs, buggies and car seats fly free in the hold, up to two items per child.

Condor basic economy restrictions
Economy ZeroCondor's lowest fare tier
Carry-on allowed
No
Personal item allowed
Yes
Checked bag surcharge
Not published
  • Only a 40x30x15 cm personal item is included
  • Standard 55x40x23 cm cabin bag must be purchased separately: from $13 on short and medium-haul flights, from $25 on flights to and from the United Arab Emirates and from $35 on long-haul flights (including the USA and Canada)
  • No checked bag included
  • No seat selection included
  • Adding a cabin bag at the gate costs more than booking it in advance

Frequently asked questions

What is the Condor carry-on size limit?

Condor allows carry-on bags up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 9"), including wheels, handles, and any external pockets. The weight limit is 8 kg (17.6 lb).

What are the Condor carry-on dimensions in cm?

The Condor carry-on size limit in centimeters is 55 x 40 x 23 cm. Condor publishes the inch size as 21.6 x 15.7 x 9". Both measurements include wheels, handles, and external pockets.

What is the Condor hand luggage allowance?

Condor hand luggage (the cabin bag that goes in the overhead bin) can measure up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and weigh up to 8 kg. A personal item that fits under the seat is included on every fare.

What is the Condor carry-on weight limit?

Condor limits carry-on bags to 8 kg (17.6 lb).

Does Condor charge for carry-on bags?

No. Condor includes a free carry-on bag plus a free personal item on every fare except the Economy Zero fare, which includes a personal item only.

What is the Condor personal item size?

The personal item on Condor must fit within 40 x 30 x 15 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9") and slide fully under the seat in front of you. Included with every fare, including Economy Light. Must fit under the seat in front; condor.com lists the size as 40x30x15 cm.

Will my bag be gate-checked on Condor?

Our guidance rates the gate-check risk on Condor as Medium. It is our own rating, not a figure Condor publishes. Arrive early in your boarding group to improve the odds of space in the overhead bins.

Can I bring a carry-on on Condor Economy Zero?

No. Condor Economy Zero passengers are limited to one personal item that fits under the seat. A full-size carry-on either is not allowed or costs an extra fee.

Does a 22-inch suitcase fit as a Condor carry-on?

No. A standard 22 x 14 x 9 inch carry-on (55.9 x 35.6 x 22.9 cm) is over the Condor limit of 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 9"). Longest side 55.9 cm, limit 55 cm: 0.9 cm over. Choose a bag within the limit, measured with wheels and handles.

Does a backpack count as a personal item on Condor?

Only a small one. A standard daypack (roughly 18 x 13 x 8 inches) is larger than the Condor personal item limit of 40 x 30 x 15 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9"). A backpack within that limit counts as the personal item, and a bigger one counts as the carry-on.

Is there a weight limit for personal items on Condor?

Yes. Condor counts the personal item toward the 8 kg (17.6 lb) cabin baggage limit, so your cabin bags together must weigh no more than 8 kg. Premium Class allows 10 kg in total and Business Class 16 kg.

How much does a checked bag cost on Condor?

The first checked bag on Condor costs $75 (Economy Zero, US routes). The price varies by route, travel dates, and fare. This figure comes from the official baggage information published by Condor, checked in October 2026.

What are the Condor overweight and oversize bag fees?

Condor charges $120 for bags weighing 51 to 70 lb. Bags over 100 lb or 80 inches are generally refused.

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Sources

Facts, costs, and travel details in this carry-on guide were verified against the following sources. See our research methodology for how we vet and update data.

If a figure looks wrong, email hello@vient.org, see how we handle corrections, or browse past fixes in our public changelog.

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