Baggage Allowance on EL AL Flights

Baggage Allowance on EL AL Flights

EL AL does its utmost to provide you with ideal flight conditions throughout your journey, so that you can enjoy a safe and comfortable flight.

In addition to the free checked baggage allowance, you may take personal items as cabin baggage at no extra charge. These items must be placed in the overhead bins or under the seat in front of you.

The size, weight and handling of personal hand luggage in the passenger cabin all impact on your inflight comfort and safety. Therefore, size and weight limits have been established for every piece of hand luggage permitted on board the plane, according to the Class in which you are seated.

When storing space is limited, passengers may be asked to check-in their hand bag.

EL AL Baggage Allowance as of 20/3/2012

Details of baggage limits for storage in the hold of the plane:

  • The information below relates to all EL AL destinations on EL AL planes and does not apply to code share flights with other carriers on which baggage allowance will be offered in accordance with the travel route.
  • The information relates to cases when EL AL is considered as the Most Significant Carrier (MSC).
  • The sum of the 3 dimensions shall not exceed 158cm.
  • For details regarding EL AL baggage allowance until March 19th 2012, click here.

Baggage Allowance Per Passenger

Economy Class

1 Piece of Baggage Up to 23 kilos (50 Pounds)

Business Class

2 Pieces of Baggage Up to 32 kilos each (70 Pounds)

First Class

3 Pieces of Baggage Up to 32 kilos each (70 Pounds)

Baggage Allowance Benefits for EL AL's Matmid Club Members

Silver Matmid members

Economy Class

2 pieces of Baggage, weighing up to 23 kilos, each

Top Platinum, Platinum and Gold
Matmid Club members

Economy Class

2 pieces of Baggage, weighing up to 32 kilos each

Business Class

3 pieces of Baggage, weighing up to 32 kilos each

First Class

4 pieces of Baggage, weighing up to 32 kilos each

Infants

1 piece Up to 10kg
The sum of the 3 dimensions
shall not exceed 45 inches (115cm.)

Parents traveling with a baby are entitled to bring a fully collapsible stroller or an infant’s carry-seat or car seat, to be brought to the entrance to the plane.
The baby carriage may be used up to the aircraft entrance door; it will then be sent down to the baggage hold. If you have a carry cot or safety seat, it will be tagged at check-in and sent directly to the hold.

If a passenger flies without a baby but brings an infant seat or carrier, the equipment will be counted as part of the passenger's baggage allowance.

For more information: Flying with Infants.

Baggage Information

Hand Luggage Regulations
Hand Luggage Regulations
Liquids in hand luggage
Liquids in hand luggage
Flying with Sports Equipment
Flying with Sports Equipment
Transporting Pets
Transporting Pets

EL AL Overweight / Excess Baggage Charges as of 20/3/2012

  • For details regarding EL AL Overweight / Excess Baggage until March 19th 2012, click here.

Economy Class Flights

First Additional Baggage

1 Piece of Additional Baggage Up to 23 kilos
(50 Pounds)
OR
For overweight baggage weighing 23 – 32 kilos

$70

Second Additional Baggage

From the third  to the fifth additional piece of baggage (inclusive)

$210

Business Class Flights

For Each Piece of Additional Baggage (third to fifth piece of baggage) Up to 32 kilos (70 Pounds)

$210

First Class Flights

For Each Piece of Additional Baggage (fourth to fifth piece of baggage) Up to 32 kilos (70 Pounds)

$210


$15 discount on each additional piece of baggage for passengers using Express Check-In on the El Al  web site, SMS or our unique app.
Effective from March 1st, 2012
 

* The discount of 15$ is applicable only when El Al is the Most Significant Carrier (MSC).

Notes:
  • Maximum weight of each piece of baggage – 32 kilos. Passengers flying with baggage that exceeds this weight should contact EL AL Cargo in advance, at 03-9716679.
  • Passengers flying with baggage whose dimensions exceed 158cm – 277cm will be charged an additional fee of $100 (in all Classes).
  • Passengers flying with baggage whose dimensions exceed 277cm should contact EL AL Cargo in advance, at 03-9716679.
  • A fee of $170 will be charged for each piece of baggage that exceeds the size allowance (up to 277cm) and the weight allowance (up to 32 kilos).
  • Passengers flying with more than 5 pieces of baggage should contact EL AL Cargo in advance, at 03-9716679.
  • All the above information refers to EL AL flights on EL AL aircraft and excludes code-share and other cariers' flights.
  • Prices are for one way.