input/full_documents/baggage-allowance.txt

How many checked bags can you bring?
Flying with just one piece of checked baggage or do you need to check three? Whatever the circumstances, it is important to know how many pieces of baggage you can take and which types are allowed.

First and foremost
The checked baggage allowance depends primarily on your travel class and destination country. You can find the number and weight of the checked bags included in your ticket on the flight ticket and on the Manage Your Booking page on the website.
You can easily add additional pieces of baggage up to three hours before the flight through the Manage Your Booking page.
The baggage policy on scheduled Sundor flights is the same as El Al's baggage policy.

Oversized And Overweight Baggage
What is oversized and overweight baggage?
Any baggage that exceeds authorized dimensions in terms of shape, size, or weight. For example: oversized or overweight suitcases, backpacks, soft bags, and more.

Flying with oversized and overweight baggage?
After going through EL AL security pre-screening and check-in, passengers with baggage classified as oversized or overweight are required to take their baggage to the designated oversized/overweight baggage location. The process of checking in oversized and overweight baggage takes longer than standard baggage and may delay your arrival at the departure gate.

To expedite the baggage check-in process, it is recommended to travel with a standard hard or soft-sided baggage within the permitted dimensions and weight.



Europe and Middle East
Far East
North America
Economy class
EL AL offers three types of tickets in economy class on flights to Europe and the Middle East.

The baggage allowance and weight limit depend on the ticket type:
The baggage allowance varies depending on the service type: Lite, Classic, or Flex. With the Lite service, one piece of checked baggage (23 kg) requires pre-ordering, and the fee varies. Both the Classic and Flex services include one piece of checked baggage (23 kg) in the ticket price. For two to five additional pieces of checked baggage (23 kg each), pre-ordering is required for all three service types (Lite, Classic, and Flex), and the fee varies.

Important information
The pre-order option is available up to three hours prior to departure.
​“The fee varies” – The price depends on a number of factors, such as the destination and date of the flight.
When reserved at the airport, it costs $90 to check a piece of baggage not included in the ticket price.
You can pay to check baggage on the website (without handling fees), through the EL AL Service Center (additional handling fee of $5 per passenger per reservation), at the airport, or through a travel agent.
Each piece of checked baggage can weigh up to 23 kg. For information on excess baggage and adding another piece of baggage.
The prices in the table are per passenger per flight segment.
​​Do not pack valuable items in your checked baggage.
Premium and business class
Premium class tickets include up to two pieces of checked baggage weighing up to 23 kg each.
Business class tickets include up to two pieces of checked baggage weighing up to 32 kg each.
There is a fee for any additional pieces of checked baggage.
Do you have a connecting flight?
When several airlines are involved in a flight route, checked baggage rules may vary from carrier to carrier or from one flight segment to the next.
Information on the free baggage allowance is included for each flight segment on the ticket. If no details appear, please contact the airline or travel agent for clarification.
It should be noted that the checked baggage and carry-on allowances that appear on your ticket are based on information provided to us by other carriers, and EL AL bears no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.
Certain airlines impose a handling fee for each piece of baggage purchased through them, and it is important to verify this on the relevant carrier's website.
On code-share flights, the marketing carrier determines the baggage procedures, except in cases where there is another agreement between the operating and marketing carriers.
Want to check an additional piece of baggage?
Purchase online up to 3 hours before your flight, enjoy up to 50% discount on the fee charged at the airport and save the handling fee.

If you haven't checked in yet, you can add baggage via Manage my booking.
If you've already checked in, you can add baggage via the check-in process.
Manage my booking
Check-in process
Additional terms and conditions
The permitted baggage allowance as specified below is valid when EL AL operates the most significant flight segment of the itinerary; in other words when it is the MSC (Most Significant Carrier).
Baggage allowance is determined by the ticket type appearing on the reservation and/or flight ticket.
The size of the baggage in the next clause refers to the sum of the length + width + depth.
The maximum size permitted per piece of checked baggage (whether it is a suitcase or any other type of baggage) is 158 cm.
Baggage fees may vary from time to time, from destination to destination, and from flight to flight, all at EL AL’s sole discretion. The prevailing rate is the rate on the date of payment for the service.
The maximum size permitted for an infant’s checked baggage (length + width + depth) is 158 cm (excluding Lite tickets, which have no baggage allowance at all).
Some countries use the British measurement system of pounds for weight and inches for length. 1 kg is equivalent to 2.20 lbs. 1 cm is equivalent to 0.4”.
Passengers may travel with a maximum of five pieces of checked baggage. Six or more pieces of checked baggage must be handled in advance by the EL AL Cargo Division. Please call the EL AL Cargo Division Telephone Service Center at +972-3-9771177.
Flying with a baby (up to the age of two)? You are entitled to bring a fully collapsible stroller, infant carrier seat, or infant car seat with you. For more information.
If you are traveling with a small child (aged 2-12), you are entitled to check a stroller or child safety seat at no additional charge.
Prices are displayed in US dollars. At some airports, payment is only allowed in local currency, according to the conversion rate on the date of payment.
For those flying from India: A government service tax will be collected for air travel for flights with the first point of departure originated in India.
EL AL reserves the right to change the excess baggage rates from time to time.
The aforementioned information applies to EL AL flights on EL AL aircraft and does not apply to codeshare fights or flights on foreign airlines, including connecting flights.
The luggage policy of a flight may vary when the scheduled aircraft has changed and\or on flights operated by other airlines.
Subject to the provisions of the law, in the event of cancellation/change of the additional services after purchase, no refund will be given, and the passenger will be charged in full for ordering such services.