El Al (LY)
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⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
El Al publishes the following cabin and carry-on baggage allowances: A carry-on of 56 × 45 × 25 cm, 8 kg per piece, 1 piece; a personal item of 30 × 18 × 18 cm, 1 piece. Source: El Al's official page, last checked 2026-10-11.
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Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | Pieces | Max dimensions | Total linear | Weight limit | Applies to | Measurement | Notes | Checked on |
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| Carry-on | 1 | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | Not published | 8 kg per piece | cabin: economy | Economy: one carry-on, max 56 x 45 x 25 cm (carrier states sum not exceeding 115 cm); up to 8 kg. | Economy: one carry-on, max 56 x 45 x 25 cm (carrier states sum not exceeding 115 cm); up to 8 kg. Economy: one carry-on bag up to 8 kg, dimensions not to exceed 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm (the carrier states the sum must not exceed 115 cm / 45 in). | 2026-10-11 |
| Carry-on | 2 | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | Not published | 12 kg combined | cabin: premium | Premium/Flex: two carry-ons, each up to 8 kg, combined weight not exceeding 12 kg. | Premium/Flex: two carry-ons, each up to 8 kg, combined weight not exceeding 12 kg. Premium and Flex fares: two carry-on bags, each up to 8 kg, with a combined weight not exceeding 12 kg. | 2026-10-11 |
| Carry-on | 2 | 56 × 45 × 25 cm | Not published | 20 kg combined | cabin: business | Business: two carry-ons, each up to 16 kg, combined weight not exceeding 20 kg. | Business: two carry-ons, each up to 16 kg, combined weight not exceeding 20 kg. Business class: two carry-on bags, each up to 16 kg, with a combined weight not exceeding 20 kg. | 2026-10-11 |
| Personal item | 1 | 30 × 18 × 18 cm | Not published | Not published | — | One personal item within 30 x 18 x 18 cm (another source states 30 x 38 x 18 cm). | One personal item within 30 x 18 x 18 cm (another source states 30 x 38 x 18 cm). One personal item within 30 x 18 x 18 cm is permitted in addition (a second source states 30 x 38 x 18 cm). | 2026-10-11 |
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- Checked baggage — We have not published checked baggage limits for this airline yet. We leave this blank rather than guess — check the airline's own page for checked baggage rules.
- Additional item — We have not published additional item limits for this airline yet. We leave this blank rather than guess — check the airline's own page for additional item rules.
Official rules and notes
- “El Al cabin allowance by cabin: Economy one carry-on (56 x 45 x 25 cm) up to 8 kg; Premium/Flex two carry-ons, each up to 8 kg with a combined limit of 12 kg; Business two carry-ons, each up to 16 kg with a combined limit of 20 kg. One personal item (30 x 18 x 18 cm) permitted in addition.” Checked on: 2026-10-11
Full rule details
Each limit above has its own page: the published conditions it applies to, the verbatim excerpt it was taken from, and its source.
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Side-by-side carry-on and personal-item limits, each taken from the airline's own page.
Sources
Publisher: El Al · Collected: 2026-10-11 · Last checked: 2026-10-11 · Source details
Economy class passengers: one (1) piece with a maximum weight of 8kg; dimensions not to exceed 115 cm (45 inches) (length 56 cm/22 in plus depth 25 cm/10 in plus width 45 cm/18 in). Premium/Flex: two carry-ons of 8 kg each, combined weight not exceeding 12 kg. Business: entitled to two carry-ons, maximum 16 kg per bag, with a combined weight not exceeding 20 kg. Personal item 30 x 18 x 18 cm.
Frequently asked questions
What is El Al's carry-on size limit?
El Al allows a carry-on of 56 × 45 × 25 cm, 8 kg per piece, 1 piece. Source: El Al's official page, last checked 2026-10-11.
What is El Al's personal item allowance?
El Al allows a personal item of 30 × 18 × 18 cm, 1 piece. Source: El Al's official page, last checked 2026-10-11.
Where do El Al's baggage limits come from?
Every figure on this page is copied from El Al's official baggage page and was last checked on 2026-10-11. They are still marked preliminary and pending manual verification against the airline's page.
Does El Al publish different limits by cabin or fare?
Yes — some allowances apply only to specific cabins, fares, routes or aircraft. The “Applies to” column on this page shows the conditions each limit uses.