Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
Discover Airlines cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against Discover Airlines' baggage page on 20 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 30 × 15 cm15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
55 × 40 × 23 cm21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in
Weight: 8 kg (18 lb)
Will your bag fit Discover Airlines?
Personal item. Free on every fare. One personal item on all fares.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. 1 x 8 kg in Economy and Premium Economy; 2 x 8 kg in Business.
What each Discover Airlines fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Basic | Not stated | Not included | The baggage page lists the 8 kg carry-on for Economy with the footnote "Excludes Economy Basic fare." |
| Economy (incl. Light; excl. Basic) | Included | Included (8 kg) | Light fare excludes checked baggage only; cabin bag listed for Economy. |
| Premium Economy | Included | Included (8 kg) | |
| Business | Included | Included (8 kg) | Two carry-on bags of 8 kg each. |
Will a standard carry-on fit Discover Airlines?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On Discover Airlines it does not fit — 0.9 cm (0.4 in) too long. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, is right at the limit.
Discover Airlines' cabin bag allowance holds about 51 litres. Only 37 of the 151 airlines we track have a bigger one.
Bags that fit Discover Airlines
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 38 are within a centimeter. 660 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 39.1 × 27.4 × 14.5 cm (15.4 × 10.8 × 5.7 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth
Personal-item bag · 38.1 × 30.5 × 14 cm (15 × 12 × 5.5 in)
Tight 0.5 cm (0.2 in) too wide; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Personal-item bag · 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 5.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 45 × 38 × 20 cm (17.7 × 15 × 7.9 in)
Fits 2 cm (0.8 in) to spare on the width; 5.4 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length; 5.7 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55 × 40 × 20 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the length
All bags that fit Discover Airlines →
If your bag is too big at the gate
Discover Airlines doesn't publish a gate fee on its baggage page. Source
Power banks on Discover Airlines
The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags.
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Worth knowing
- Business passengers may bring two 8 kg carry-on bags.
- Economy Light includes no checked bag.
Airlines with similar limits
- Wizz Air: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Lufthansa: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Turkish Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- SAS Scandinavian Airlines: 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Discover Airlines bag questions
What size is the Discover Airlines personal item?
Discover Airlines' free personal item can be up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (15.7 × 11.8 × 5.9 in). One personal item on all fares.
How big can a Discover Airlines cabin bag be?
Up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.7 × 15.7 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 8 kg (18 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit Discover Airlines' limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 19 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 660 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on Discover Airlines?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. The airline doesn’t say whether you can use a power bank on board. Never in checked bags.
Sources. baggage overview page. Rules checked 20 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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